kadawittfeldarchitecture

What kadawittfeldarchitecture does

kadawittfeldarchitektur gmbh is a privately held, partner-owned German architecture and design firm founded in 1999 in Aachen by Klaus Kada and Gerhard Wittfeld, operating across five German offices (Aachen HQ, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Munich). The firm delivers integrated services spanning architecture, interior design, urban planning, and general planning through three affiliated entities: kadawittfeldarchitektur (core design), kadawittfeldconsult (quality assurance, project management, and sustainability/certification consulting including DGNB), and kwbau (construction management, tendering, site supervision, and cost/schedule control). Its client base is concentrated in institutional, corporate, and public-sector work, with named anchors including DFB (DFB-Campus Frankfurt), IBM, adidas (LACES research building), 50Hertz, PATRIZIA, RAG-Stiftung, LVR, and Stadt Aachen.

The firm's technical and methodological differentiators are codified specializations in three areas: climate-sensitive construction and CO2-minimized design, Cradle-to-Cradle / circular-economy building practice (recognized via Madaster Circular Changemaker status and DGNB Platinum pre-certifications on projects such as Neuland Neuss), and 'Bauen im Bestand' (renovation and adaptive reuse of existing structures — measured outcomes include 58% existing-structure retention on BOMA+ Braunschweig binding ~2,600t CO2). Digital workflows are supported through Building Information Modeling (BIM), and the firm sits on the BIM Allianz Executive Board as of June 2026. Standard industry tools (BIM, CAD, rendering, project management) are deployed, but no proprietary AI/ML product, research lab, or patent portfolio is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees negotiated per engagement, with contract durations measured in years. New business is sourced primarily through architectural competitions (the firm ranks 12th in the competitionline 2024 ranking for German-speaking architecture firms), invited competitions, and direct institutional relationships. Distribution is regional, anchored in Germany with adjacent project activity in Austria. Marketing is conducted through industry awards (DAM Preis, WAF, polis Award, Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis), publications, the 'kwa im Dialog' knowledge-exchange series, and an Instagram channel; there is no public pricing, no standardized product tiers, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

kadawittfeldarchitecture

Legal name

kadawittfeldarchitektur gmbh

Website

https://kadawittfeldarchitektur.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

kadawittfeldarchitektur is a privately held German architecture firm (founded 1999, Aachen) with 180+ employees across five German offices, delivering architecture, interior design, sustainability consulting, and construction management for institutional, corporate, and public-sector clients across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design
• Urban planning
• Sustainable building design
• Construction management

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Planning Services: Full-service architecture firm providing architectural design, interior design, urban planning, and general planning services. Revenue generated through project-based fees for design, planning, and construction supervision services.
2. Related Group Companies: Three affiliated companies: kadawittfeldarchitektur (architecture/interior design), kadawittfeldconsult (quality assurance, project management, sustainability consulting including certifications), and kwbau (construction management - tendering, supervision, quality, schedule and cost control)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

kadawittfeldarchitektur is a full-service architecture firm delivering architectural design, interior design, urban planning, and general planning for buildings and urban projects across sectors including corporate, education, healthcare, culture, hospitality, and housing. Its affiliated subsidiaries kadawittfeldconsult provide quality assurance, project management, and sustainability/certification consulting, while kwbau handles construction execution including tendering, site supervision, and quality, schedule, and cost control across the project lifecycle.

Product overview

kadawittfeldarchitektur operates as an integrated architecture and design firm offering three interconnected services: kadawittfeldarchitektur handles architecture, interior design, urban planning, and general planning; kadawittfeldconsult provides quality assurance, project management, and sustainability consulting with certification support; and kwbau manages construction execution including tendering, site supervision, and quality/cost/schedule control. Together, the three entities cover the full lifecycle of building projects from design through construction completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• kadawittfeldarchitektur (Architecture & General Planning) Full-service architecture, interior design, urban planning, and general planning services for buildings and urban projects across multiple sectors, delivered by the founding entity of the firm.
• kadawittfeldconsult (Quality Assurance & Sustainability Consulting) Quality assurance, project management, and sustainable building consulting including building certifications (e.g., DGNB, sustainable building awards) for kadawittfeldarchitektur's projects and external clients.
• kwbau (Construction Management) Construction execution services covering tendering and awarding, site supervision, and quality, schedule, and cost control from project commencement through completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 58% of existing structure retained in BOMA+ project, binding approximately 2,600 tons of CO2 in structural framework
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BIM AllianzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected to the Executive Board (Gesamtvorstand) of the BIM Alliance at the 2026 Members' Day in Berlin. Contributing expertise to digital and sustainable transformation of the construction industry. Team members recognized for involvement in working groups and committees.
• Exzellenzregion Nachhaltiges Bauen (Excellence Region Sustainable Building)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the network focusing on sustainable construction. Sustainability has been integral to planning and design practice for many years, considering responsible resource use, building adaptability, and long-term environmental impact.
• Drees & SommerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperts Jürgen Einck (Head of Facade-Engineering) and Florian Stockert (Senior Team Leader Structural Engineering) participated in 'kwa im Dialog' discussion on timber and timber-hybrid facades, timber-aluminium facades, and timber-frame construction.
• wh-p IngenieureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Martin Stumpf from wh-p Ingenieure discussed developments and research around clay construction at 'kwa im Dialog' event, exploring potentials of load-bearing clay constructions.
• Madaster-NetzwerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated as 'Circular Changemaker' for special commitment to circular construction. Madaster is the world's largest network for circular construction, providing a platform for material passports and circular economy in construction.
• KEMPEN KRAUSE INGENIEURE GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlso awarded as Circular Changemaker alongside kadawittfeldarchitektur. Connected through collaboration in Innovation Network Aachen Building Experts.
• Rabe LandschaftenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture partner on BOMA+ project in Braunschweig, contributing to climate-adapted open-space concept with green climate boulevard.
• Werner Sobek AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy partner on BOMA+ project, contributing to structural and sustainability aspects of the transformation.
• Corall Ingenieure GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partner on BOMA+ project in Braunschweig.
• BSV VerkehrsplanungminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraffic planning partner on BOMA+ project in Braunschweig.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MVRDV: Rotterdam-based architecture firm with comparable sustainability positioning and a portfolio that increasingly overlaps with German and European corporate, cultural, and residential work.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Globally recognized architecture firm with growing presence in European cultural and corporate work. Increasingly competing for the same high-profile corporate and institutional clients across Europe.

Direct peers

• HPP Architekten: German architecture firm of similar scale with comparable portfolio across corporate headquarters, sports stadia, and public buildings. Direct competitor for the same enterprise and public-sector clients in Germany.
• Sauerbruch Hutton: Berlin-based architecture firm known for sustainability-focused, award-winning commercial and cultural buildings. Comparable on design quality, sustainability positioning, and the German/European institutional client base.
• KSP Architekten: German architecture firm of similar scale, with strengths in corporate headquarters, public buildings, and educational facilities. Direct competitor for the same German institutional client base.
• JSK Architekten: Berlin-based German architecture firm with comparable size and a portfolio spanning corporate headquarters, transport infrastructure, and public buildings. Direct competitor in the German institutional and corporate market.
• Hascher Jehle Architektur: Berlin-based German architecture firm with comparable portfolio in commercial, cultural, and public-sector projects, including significant sustainability credentials. Competes in the same mid-to-large German institutional segment.
• gmp Architekten (von Gerkan, Marg and Partners): One of the largest German architecture practices, with a comparable portfolio of cultural, sports, transportation, and public-sector projects. Head-to-head competitor on large-scale German and European competitions.
• HENN Architekten: Munich-headquartered German architecture firm with comparable headcount and portfolio across cultural, corporate, and educational buildings. Competes head-to-head for major German institutional commissions.

Broad incumbents

• Foster + Partners: Global architecture incumbent with presence across corporate headquarters, cultural buildings, and masterplanning. Competes with kadawittfeldarchitektur for flagship multinational and German institutional commissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kadawittfeldarchitektur
• Facebookfacebook.com/kadawittfeldarchitektur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kadawittfeldarchitektur

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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