What GBPA Architects does

GBPA Architects is a Milan-based architectural firm founded in 2006 by Antonio Gioli that delivers integrated architectural design services from concept through construction administration. The firm serves institutional real estate investors (Kryalos SGR, Generali Real Estate, Brioschi Sviluppo Immobiliare), luxury fashion brands (Giorgio Armani boutiques in London, Madrid, Berlin), and multinational corporations (Porsche, BMW, Schindler), with a portfolio that includes new construction, renovation, and interior fit-out across offices, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality typologies. A wholly-owned UK subsidiary, GBPA UK Ltd, was established in London in 2015 to support cross-border mandates.

The firm's delivery model is anchored in BIM-based workflows using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhinoceros, with sustained specialization in sustainability certification (LEED Platinum, LEED Gold, WELL Silver) and historic and modernist heritage preservation. Signature projects include the LEED Platinum-targeted Palazzo di Fuoco renovation (16,000 SQM, 1960s landmark by Giulio Minoletti, winner of the Architecture MasterPrize 2025), the U3 tertiary building in Assago (21,000 SQM, LEED Gold), CVE9 on Corso Vittorio Emanuele (8,000 SQM, LEED Gold and WELL Silver), the Porsche Experience Center in Franciacorta, and international work in Shenzhen, Singapore, Hungary, Tanzania, and Spain. Multidisciplinary delivery is executed through recurring alliances with engineering partners such as BMS Progetti, AECOM, ARUP, ARCADIS, and General Planning.

GBPA is a privately held professional services partnership (GBPA Srl) owned by founders Antonio Gioli and Federica De Leva, with a published headcount of 11-50 employees organized into project technical management and interdisciplinary teams. Revenue derives from negotiated project fees for integrated design, site supervision, and Health & Safety coordination, structured as multi-year contracts with enterprise clients. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales driven by client relationships, referrals, earned media (Domus, The Plan, Monitorimmobiliare), and partner-level participation in industry events.

Name

GBPA Architects

Legal name

GBPA Srl

Website

https://gbpaarchitects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GBPA Architects is a Milan-based architectural firm founded in 2006 that provides integrated design services for offices, retail, residential, and mixed-use projects, serving institutional real estate investors, luxury fashion brands, and multinational corporations across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG), Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building renovation design
• LEED certification consulting
• Luxury retail architecture
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: GBPA Architects generates revenue through fees for integrated architectural design services spanning concept, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. Projects are typically commissioned by real estate investors, property developers, and corporate brand owners for new construction, renovation, and interior fit-out work.
2. Site Supervision and Construction Management: Revenue includes site management, works supervision, and Health & Safety coordination (CSE) services, typically billed as part of integrated project delivery contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GBPA Architects provides integrated architectural design services for commercial, residential, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality projects, from concept design through construction administration. The firm specializes in LEED Platinum/Gold and WELL-certified building renovation, historic preservation, luxury retail flagship design, and urban regeneration, with projects delivered for institutional real estate investors, luxury brands, and corporate clients across Italy and international markets.

Product overview

GBPA Architects is an architectural firm offering integrated architectural design services for commercial, residential, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality projects. The firm provides comprehensive services spanning concept design through construction supervision, including specialized offerings in LEED/WELL certification coordination, facade design, and urban regeneration. The portfolio includes notable projects such as Palazzo di Fuoco (renovation), CVE9 (office building), U3 Building (tertiary), Regina Giovanna 27-29 (Grade A offices), Porsche Experience Center, and international projects in the UK, China, and Singapore. The firm operates primarily from Milan with a UK subsidiary and serves major real estate investors and international brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Architectural Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Palazzo di Fuoco achieved LEED Platinum certification targeting through comprehensive systems modernization and energy performance improvements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AECOMcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019Site supervision partner for the CVE9 project (Corso Vittorio Emanuele 9, Milan), working alongside GBPA Architects' integrated design team.
• TEKNE SPAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019H&S coordination services for the CVE9 project, supporting GBPA Architects' site supervision activities.
• Ragno CeramicheminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration on the Regina Giovanna 27-29 project event held at Spazio Ragno in Milan. Ragno Ceramiche partnered with GBPA Architects to showcase the project's use of Ragno ceramic materials, with Antonio Gioli presenting the architectural and energy-efficiency aspects of the redevelopment.
• General Planning S.r.l.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Integrated design, site supervision, H&S, and LEED certification for the U3 Building project in Milanofiori Nord, Assago.
• BMS Progetti srlcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017MEP design, structure, fire prevention, H&S, site supervision, and LEED certification partner for the Palazzo di Fuoco project. BMS Progetti provided all engineering and technical certification services as part of GBPA's integrated design team.
• JLL (Jones Jang Lasalle SPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Project management for the Palazzo di Fuoco renovation, providing client-side project oversight and coordination with GBPA Architects' design team.
• SipamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Facade systems specialist collaborating with GBPA Architects on the Stephenson Business Hotel refurbishment in Milan. Sipam operates in the field of curtain wall systems and provided the technical expertise for the innovative modular facade design.
• ARUPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2009Preliminary MEP and structural engineering design for the Berylmart Tower project in Shenzhen, China. ARUP provided the engineering expertise for the zero-emission building strategy including photovoltaic panels, geothermal systems, and double-facade natural ventilation.
• ARCADIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and consultancy partner for the Regina Giovanna 27-29 project, providing integrated design support and LEED certification management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Archea Associati: Florence-based architecture firm with broader international footprint and larger project portfolio. Competes with GBPA in Italian residential, hospitality, and commercial architecture, with greater scale and a longer track record.
• Foster + Partners: Global architecture firm with significant London presence and established sustainability credentials. Competes for premium international and European commissions where GBPA might otherwise be considered, particularly for clients seeking global firms with sustainability track records.
• Gensler: Global design and architecture firm with strong corporate workplace, retail, and hospitality practices. Competes for multinational corporate and luxury brand mandates, particularly where clients seek globally integrated delivery across multiple geographies.
• Renzo Piano Building Workshop: One of the most globally recognized Italian architecture firms, operating at significantly larger scale and complexity. While competing for a much smaller set of prestige commissions, RPBW represents the upper-bound incumbent that GBPA may occasionally compete with for landmark Italian projects.
• Stefano Boeri Architetti: Larger, internationally recognized Italian architecture firm known for high-profile urban and sustainable projects. Competes for premium Italian and international commissions, particularly those with sustainability emphasis (vertical forests), representing a more established incumbent in the same space.

Direct peers

• Dante O. Benini & Partners: Milan-based architecture firm with comparable project typology coverage (offices, retail, industrial, residential) and similar Italian corporate client focus. Competes for similar institutional real estate investor commissions in Italy.
• Lombardini22: Milan-headquartered integrated architecture, engineering, and real estate advisory firm. Similar Italian commercial real estate client base and comparable office/retail/mixed-use project typology. Competes for similar institutional investor mandates.
• Mario Cucinella Architects (MC A): Italian architecture firm with strong sustainability focus and LEED/environmental design expertise. Comparable in scale and in emphasizing integrated, energy-efficient design. Direct competitor for sustainability-driven institutional real estate commissions.
• Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV): Milan-based architecture and design firm with similar luxury brand and corporate client base. Comparable in scale, Italian roots, and integrated design approach. Directly competes with GBPA for Italian premium architectural commissions including luxury retail, corporate headquarters, and residential developments.
• Park Associati: Milan-headquartered architecture firm of similar size, founded around the same period, with a parallel portfolio of office, residential, and mixed-use projects for Italian institutional clients. Direct competitor in the Milan commercial architecture market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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