What Esplan does

ESPLAN OÜ is a privately held Estonian building design firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Tallinn. Positioned as Estonia's largest building design company, the firm employs 55 specialists and has completed more than 1,600 projects over 35+ years. Its service portfolio spans five integrated offerings: architectural design, engineering solutions (structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing), design project management, carbon footprint calculations, and consulting services — delivered primarily through a BIM-based digital collaboration methodology that supports coordinated, clash-free information models across all building disciplines.

The firm serves government and public-sector clients (RMK, Estonian Ministry of Interior, Pärnu Airport, European Parliament), enterprise and retail clients (Lidl, ABB AS), and real estate developers (Mainor Ülemiste, Ars Projekt). Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements, with pricing tailored per project and initiated through consultation. Distribution is direct client engagement only, supported by a portfolio-driven website and consultation booking system; the firm does not use resellers or indirect channels. Geographically the firm is concentrated in Estonia, though it selectively collaborates with international architectural partners such as Zaha Hadid Architects and ATELIER BRÜCKNER on flagship projects.

Esplan's competitive positioning rests on integrated multidisciplinary delivery under one roof, BIM-enabled coordination that reduces construction errors, and a track record on high-profile national projects including the €85 million Rail Baltic Ülemiste Terminal (in partnership with Zaha Hadid Architects, under construction from November 2025 through autumn 2028). The company has received multiple industry awards and operates with a sales-led, B2B professional services GTM motion targeting complex, high-value building programs across educational, cultural, sports, transportation, commercial, residential, and public-sector building types.

Name

Esplan

Legal name

ESPLAN OÜ

Website

https://esplan.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ESPLAN OÜ is Estonia's largest building design firm, offering integrated architecture, engineering, project management, and BIM coordination services to government, enterprise, and developer clients across the country from its 55-specialist team in Tallinn.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Engineering Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Energy & Sustainability Management (Energy Audits/Optimization/Carbon & ESG Programs) (IMAIAAAM)

Keywords

• Building design services
• Architectural engineering
• BIM coordination
• Structural engineering
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural design including architecture, interior architecture, and architectural consultations for new buildings and renovation projects across residential, commercial, public, and industrial building types.
2. Engineering Solutions: Structural engineering, HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems design, and technical consulting for construction projects.
3. Project Management: Project management services coordinating architectural and engineering teams through the entire project lifecycle from concept to completion.
4. Consulting Services: Expert consulting services in architecture, engineering solutions, technical systems, and BIM technologies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ESPLAN is Estonia's largest building design firm offering integrated architectural design, engineering (structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and BIM-based project management services. The company provides end-to-end design solutions for new construction and renovation across residential, commercial, public, educational, healthcare, and industrial building types, including carbon footprint calculations and expert consulting.

Product overview

ESPLAN is Estonia's largest building design firm offering integrated architectural, engineering, and project management services. The company provides a portfolio of five core service offerings: Architectural Design Solutions, Engineering Solutions, Design Project Management, Carbon Footprint Calculations, and Consulting Services. These services work together to deliver projects from concept through completion, covering residential, commercial, public, educational, healthcare, and industrial building types across Estonia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Solutions Comprehensive architectural and interior design services for residential, public, commercial, and industrial buildings, including new construction and renovation projects, integrating aesthetics, functionality, and energy efficiency. Includes participation in architectural competitions and collaboration with world-renowned international architecture firms.
• Engineering Solutions Structural engineering, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems design providing the technical foundation for architectural projects, including BIM (Building Information Modeling) coordination and multidisciplinary information models.
• Design Project Management End-to-end project coordination from concept to completion, managing architectural and engineering teams, schedules, budgets, and quality assurance using modern management tools and transparent processes.
• Carbon Footprint Calculations Sustainability service calculating CO2 emissions and supporting environmental impact reduction for building projects throughout the design and lifecycle stages.
• Consulting Services Expert advisory services covering architecture, engineering, building systems, and BIM technology to support informed decision-making throughout every stage of the design process.

Quantifiable outcome

• A-class energy efficiency achieved in RMK Tartu office building
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Zaha Hadid ArchitectsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Zaha Hadid Architects (UK) in collaboration with ESPLAN won first prize in the international architectural competition for the Rail Baltic Ülemiste Terminal in Tallinn in 2019. ESPLAN serves as the local engineering and coordination partner, responsible for structural engineering, building services systems, permitting processes, and full BIM modeling to translate the bold architectural vision into a buildable reality. Construction began November 2025, completion expected autumn 2028.
• LootusprojektcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on SÜKU (Tartu Downtown Cultural Centre) competition entry. The project was developed by ESPLAN architects in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects and Lootusprojekt.
• ATELIER BRÜCKNER GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with renowned German architects ATELIER BRÜCKNER GmbH on the European Parliament Visitors and Experience Centre at EU House, Rävala Street, Tallinn. ESPLAN provided design services for this specialized exhibition project meeting international standards and security requirements.
• Mainor ÜlemistecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Ülemiste City high-rise development, working with Mainor Ülemiste to design a landmark building at Rail Baltica's Ülemiste Joint Terminal. The project aims to strengthen the connection between railway and airport at the new Ülemiste transport hub.
• Kauss ArhitektidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Jõhvi secondary school project. The architectural concept 'Tujukuju' by Kauss Arhitektid won a public architectural competition. ESPLAN provided building structures and MEP systems engineering.
• ARROW ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Luther Quarter architectural design competition in Tallinn. The project aimed to create a high-quality environment for the IT community with an attractive park area, connecting heritage buildings with new structures.
• Ars ProjektcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Rocca Towers (2023), three 18-storey high-rise towers in Haabersti district of Tallinn. ESPLAN provided engineering expertise alongside Ars Projekt's architectural design.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AFRY: Stockholm-listed engineering, design and consulting firm with Nordic and Baltic operations. Overlaps with Esplan in architecture, structural and MEP engineering, BIM, and sustainability services for buildings and infrastructure.
• COWI: Danish engineering consultancy with significant presence in the Nordics and Baltics, delivering integrated engineering, architecture and BIM services for buildings, transport and infrastructure. Closely comparable to Esplan's integrated A&E delivery model.
• Sweco: Sweden-headquartered, Nasdaq Stockholm-listed engineering, design and architecture consultancy with integrated architecture, engineering, BIM coordination and project management services across the Nordics and Baltics. Closely comparable to Esplan in service mix, BIM-driven delivery model, and Northern European A&E focus.
• Ramboll: Global engineering, architecture and consulting firm headquartered in Denmark with deep Nordic and Baltic presence. Comparable to Esplan in providing integrated architecture, structural/MEP engineering, sustainability and project management services under one roof.
• WSP: Toronto-listed global professional services firm with strong Nordic operations delivering engineering, architecture, BIM, and sustainability consulting. Comparable to Esplan in multi-disciplinary design and engineering model, though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• 3XN: Danish architecture firm with integrated engineering and sustainability capabilities, active across Northern Europe on complex public and commercial buildings. Comparable to Esplan in BIM-driven, sustainability-focused, competition-winning building design.
• HPP Architects: German architecture firm with integrated engineering partners, working on complex public, transport and commercial buildings in Central and Northern Europe. Comparable to Esplan's competition-driven, BIM-coordinated complex building design model.

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering and design firm with multi-disciplinary building design, structural engineering, MEP and sustainability capabilities. Comparable to Esplan's integrated A&E offering but operates at much larger scale and global footprint.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Danish-headquartered global architecture firm partnering with engineering consultancies on complex, competition-winning buildings. Comparable to Esplan's starchitect collaboration model and complex-project capability, though BIG operates at far larger international scale.

Others

• Zaha Hadid Architects: Global architecture firm and Esplan's key collaboration partner on the Rail Baltic Ülemiste Terminal. Not a direct competitor; included as an ecosystem reference because Esplan's premium positioning is materially tied to its ability to partner with firms of this calibre.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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