What GBP Architects does

GBP Architekten GmbH is a Berlin-headquartered architecture and interior design firm founded in 1992 (with the current GmbH legal entity established in 2013) and led by co-founders Gunter P.J. Bürk and Nicola I. Medrow-Bürk together with Managing Director Thomas Wagenknecht. The firm operates as a multi-disciplinary professional services practice of more than 45 employees — comprising architects, interior architects, structural engineers, draftspersons, 3D visualizers, IT administrators, and administrative staff organised in project teams — delivering full-scope architectural services across all German HOAI Leistungsphasen (1–9), supplemented by construction management (Baumanagement / Bauüberwachung) and general planning coordination. Its core technology is BIM-integrated planning, and it maintains certified expertise in sustainable building certification (LEED Gold and DGNB Gold) and heritage monument protection (Denkmalschutz).

The firm serves enterprise and institutional clients including hotel operators (notably AMANO Group across multiple properties), real estate developers (Cresco Real Estate, PE Obermeier 18, High Five GmbH), corporates (Deutsche Börse, Taxfix), and government entities (Landeshauptstadt Schwerin). Projects span hotel and residential developments, office and administrative campuses, heritage revitalisations, transportation infrastructure (Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin Ostkreuz/Südkreuz stations), cultural and sports facilities, and science and research buildings. Notable recurring mandates include 12 buildings on the AM OKTOGON campus in Berlin-Adlershof and a series of AMANO hotel interiors.

GBP Architekten generates revenue on a project-based, individually negotiated basis under German HOAI fee structures, with all services delivered through direct client relationships rather than channel partners. Geographically the firm is concentrated in Berlin and other German cities (Frankfurt, Leipzig, Cologne, Munich, Schwerin, Rostock, Potsdam) with some legacy international project history in the UAE, Qatar, Ukraine, and China. The company is privately held by its three managing directors, with no disclosed external institutional or venture capital backing.

Name

GBP Architects

Legal name

GBP Architekten GmbH

Website

https://gbp-architekten.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GBP Architekten GmbH is a Berlin-headquartered architecture and interior design firm delivering full-scope planning, construction management, and BIM-integrated services across all HOAI phases for hotel operators, real estate developers, corporates, and government clients throughout Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional services revenue generated through architectural planning, interior architecture, urban design, and general planning services across all project phases (Leistungsphasen 1-9 according to German HOAI standards). Revenue is project-based and varies by scope, complexity, and duration of engagements.
2. Construction Management: Baumanagement und Bauüberwachung services providing construction supervision, project management, and quality assurance throughout the construction phase. These services complement design offerings and strengthen client relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GBP Architekten is a Berlin-based architecture firm delivering full-service architectural planning, interior design, urban planning, and construction management services across all project phases (Leistungsphasen 1-9 under German HOAI standards). The firm specializes in hotel and hospitality developments, residential and student housing, office and corporate headquarters, heritage building revitalization, transportation infrastructure, and cultural facilities, with proven expertise in sustainable building certification (LEED Gold, DGNB Gold).

Product overview

GBP Architekten is an established architecture firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural and design services. The core offering spans architecture (Städtebau, Hochbau, Innenarchitektur), interior design, construction management, and general planning across all project phases. The firm specializes in hotel and residential developments, office buildings, heritage revitalization projects, transportation infrastructure, and cultural facilities. Key service capabilities include BIM (Building Information Modeling) and Green Building certification consulting (LEED, DGNB). The firm operates with over 45 employees in Berlin and has completed numerous award-winning projects including AMANO hotels, the OfficeLab-Campus Adlershof, Victoriahöfe revitalization, and major transportation hubs like Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Services (Architektur) Comprehensive architectural planning across all HOAI service phases 1-9, covering building design, urban planning, and interior architecture for hotel, residential, office, infrastructure, and cultural projects. Delivered to real estate developers, hotel operators, institutional investors, and government clients.
• Interior Architecture (Innenarchitektur) Interior design services creating spatial concepts for hotels, residential, office, and commercial spaces, including bespoke furniture design, material specifications, and sustainable interior fit-outs (e.g., Taxfix HQ with DGNB Gold).
• General Planning (Generalplanung) Full-service project management coordinating all planning phases from concept to completion, including specialist planning coordination and consulting services.
• Construction Management and Supervision (Baumanagement / Bauüberwachung) Construction management and supervision services ensuring cost-secure and on-schedule project delivery across all phases, including contract law, quality assurance, and cost/schedule control.
• Urban Planning (Städtebau)

Quantifiable outcome

• DGNB Gold certification achieved for Headquarter project interior fit-out demonstrating sustainable design standards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Baumschlager Eberle BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Radsportzentrum Mecklenburg-Vorpommern project in Schwerin. GBP Architekten worked together with Baumschlager Eberle Berlin architects on the design and planning of the cycling velodrome.
• Architektenkammer BerlincoreOthersProfessional membership organization for architects in Berlin. Both founding partners Gunter P.J. Bürk and Nicola I. Medrow-Bürk are registered members (Membership number AKB).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Staab Architekten: Berlin-based Volker Staab-led practice with parallel emphasis on cultural, museum, and adaptive-reuse work. Comparable on city, scale, and project complexity.
• Barkow Leibinger: Berlin-based architecture firm of comparable scale focused on cultural, commercial, and industrial buildings with strong award profile. Directly comparable on size, geography, and project typology.
• Sauerbruch Hutton: Berlin architecture practice known for sustainability-led design and award-winning commercial and cultural projects. Comparable on city, sustainability credentials, and brand-driven positioning.
• Kuehn Malvezzi: Berlin-based architecture firm of similar size with comparable museum, cultural, and urban-design portfolio. Direct peer in terms of scale, geography, and design-led positioning.
• Hascher Jehle Architektur: Berlin-based German architecture practice with comparable scale and a portfolio that includes cultural, educational, and adaptive-reuse work. Direct peer on city, scale, and project types.
• Max Dudler: Berlin- and Munich-based architect with a portfolio spanning cultural, commercial, and office buildings at comparable scale. Direct peer in German market with similar design-led approach.

Broad incumbents

• HPP Architekten: Major German full-service architecture firm with comparable cultural, commercial, and office focus, but at substantially larger headcount and broader geographic footprint.
• Ingenhoven Architects: Düsseldorf-based international architecture firm with a strong sustainability/high-performance building profile. Competes for green-certified office and cultural commissions in the same German market.
• David Chipperfield Architects: Berlin-headquartered global architecture practice with a comparable cultural and adaptive-reuse focus but substantially larger scale and international reach. Overlaps on heritage/conservation and museum project typologies.
• gmp Architekten: One of the largest German architecture practices, with deep airport, stadium, and large-scale infrastructure portfolio. Broad incumbent competing for the same transportation and large campus commissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gbp.architekten
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gbp-architekten
• Instagraminstagram.com/gbparchitekten

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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