Atelier 19

What Atelier 19 does

Atelier 19 is a privately held Swiss architecture and real estate development firm headquartered in Schönenberg, Canton of Zürich, founded in 1981. The firm operates through two related legal entities — Atelier 19 Architekturbüro AG (architecture services) and Atelier 19 Immobilien AG (real estate development and sales) — both registered at Wädenswilerstrasse 13. It employs approximately 12 people organized into an integrated team covering planning, execution, construction management, interior architecture, administration, and client advisory. Leadership consists of Hanspeter Sihler (President of the Board / Project Developer), Sven Klockow (Executive Board / Execution Team Leader), Mario Lovrinovic (Executive Board / Planning Team Leader), and Eva Meier (Executive Board / Administration & HR).

The firm’s core offering is full-service architecture and development for upper-premium residential construction, delivered as a single point of contact across all project phases: creative studies, pre-project concepts, building permit applications, complete construction planning, high-quality execution, sales consulting, and bank financing. Its technological and brand differentiator is deep specialization in Minergie sustainable construction — it has been a certified Minergie specialist partner since 2002 and has delivered 100+ Minergie standard units and 230+ Minergie-P units, with 95% of its 250 completed projects meeting Minergie certification. It built its first plus-energy building in 2010 (producing ~22,000 kWh/year via photovoltaic) and integrates KNX building automation, geothermal heating, heat recovery ventilation, and solar thermal systems.

Atelier 19 monetizes through professional services fees (architecture, planning, project management, construction execution) and through property development and direct sales of ownership apartments and terraced houses, primarily in the greater Zürich lake region (Stäfa, Meilen, Hirzel, Zwillikon, Hombrechtikon, Schönenberg). It has recently extended into the commercial segment with the Geschäftshaus Goldschlägi project in Schlieren (~8,000 m² for 250–300 workspaces). Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed; prospective buyers access downloadable PDF price lists and exposés. Marketing is primarily web- and word-of-mouth-driven, with the company website (atelier19.ch) serving as the principal showcase and lead-generation channel. The firm is currently hiring for the planning team, indicating active capacity expansion to support the development pipeline.

Name

Atelier 19

Legal name

Atelier 19 Architekturbüro AG

Website

https://atelier19.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atelier 19 is a Swiss architecture and real estate development firm specializing in Minergie-certified upper-premium residential construction, serving affluent buyers and landowners across the greater Zürich lake region through an integrated full-service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Real Estate Development Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAPAAAK

Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Kitchen Renovation & Remodeling

Keywords

• Architecture services
• Sustainable building design
• Residential development
• Real estate development
• Energy-efficient construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Schönenberg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Full-service architecture and design from initial concept studies and pre-project concepts through building permit applications and complete construction planning. Delivered in-house by the integrated team.
2. Project Development and Property Sales: The firm engages in project development from concept through to real estate sales, handling fair consulting and sales directly. They also operate Atelier 19 Immobilien AG for property development activities.
3. Construction Execution and Bauleitung: High-quality construction execution services, managing the building process from start to finish. Single point of contact for all construction phases.
4. Bank Financing Services: Arrangement of solid bank financing as part of their holistic service offering for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Atelier 19 is a Swiss architecture and real estate development firm that provides architectural design, project management, and real estate development services, with deep specialization in Minergie-certified sustainable residential construction. The firm operates through two legal entities — Atelier 19 Architekturbüro AG for architectural services and Atelier 19 Immobilien AG for real estate development — and has delivered 250 completed projects with a 95% Minergie certification rate.

Product overview

Atelier 19 is an architecture firm (Architekturbüro) providing integrated services for residential construction projects, with a focus on sustainable, high-quality housing developments in the upper segment. Their core service portfolio encompasses architecture, interior design, project management, and construction realization under a single roof. The company specializes in Minergie-standard buildings, offering services from initial project conception through to property sales and bank financing coordination. They serve as a single point of contact for all project phases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Architectural design, planning, and project management services delivered through Atelier 19 Architekturbüro AG, focused on sustainable Minergie-certified residential construction for developers, property owners, and public-sector clients in Switzerland.
• Real Estate Development Real estate development services delivered through Atelier 19 Immobilien AG, encompassing site acquisition, project execution, and delivery of Minergie-certified sustainable residential properties in Switzerland.
• Minergie-Certified Sustainable Residential Construction Specialized construction offering delivering energy-efficient residential buildings certified under Swiss Minergie standards, applied across the firm's 250 completed projects with a 95% certification rate.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 completed projects with 95% Minergie certification rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sieber Cassina + Partner AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeology partner providing geological surveys and assessments for construction projects.
• Maurer RobertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil engineering partner for structural design and construction engineering.
• Kuster + Partner AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding physics, energy, and acoustics consulting partner.
• Schoch Reibenschuh AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanitary planning and heating planning partner.
• Gutknecht Elektroplanung AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical planning partner for building electrical systems.
• Minergie FachstellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy label partner — the official Minergie certification body that validates and certifies their buildings to Minergie standards.
• Bütikofer Schaffrath Landschaftsarchitekten GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture partner for exterior and garden design.
• Drytech Swiss AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides waterproofing concepts (Weisse Wanne / white tanking) for below-grade construction.
• MW Küchen AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitchen and bathroom partner supplying kitchens and bathrooms for residential projects.
• SABAGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanitary fixtures supplier for bathroom installations.
• talsee AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBathroom furniture partner supplying bathroom furnishings for projects.
• Alpnach Norm – Schrankelemente AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCabinet and shelving elements partner.
• AUF&ZU GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSliding doors, cabinet compartments, and room dividers specialist.
• Sersys AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding security partner providing building security systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest construction services provider (SIX-listed), with a real estate division developing own residential and commercial projects. Comparable to Atelier 19 in the integrated developer-builder model, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Steiner AG: Swiss construction and real estate development firm with integrated general contractor + developer capabilities. Comparable to Atelier 19's vertically integrated approach; broader portfolio across residential and commercial segments.
• Allreal Holding AG: SIX-listed Swiss real estate developer and general contractor with integrated development and construction capabilities. Comparable to Atelier 19's combined architecture/development model; broader portfolio across residential and commercial real estate.
• Losinger Marazzi AG: Swiss construction and real estate developer (Bouygues Construction subsidiary) with integrated general contracting and developer activities. Comparable business model to Atelier 19, but operating at broader scale across Switzerland.
• Halter AG: Swiss general contractor and real estate developer offering integrated construction + property development services. Comparable to Atelier 19's vertical integration model, but operates at substantially greater scale and broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Burckhardt+Partner AG: Major Swiss architecture firm offering comprehensive architecture, planning, and project management services across residential, commercial, and public projects. Directly comparable as a Swiss full-service architecture practice serving residential and commercial clients.
• HRS Real Estate AG: Swiss real estate developer specializing in own-project development across residential, commercial, and infrastructure. Directly comparable as a Swiss property developer that integrates development and execution; larger scale and broader geography than Atelier 19.

Others

• Mobimo Holding AG: SIX-listed Swiss real estate company focused on development, investment, and management of residential and commercial properties. Comparable in the property development/portfolio ownership angle, but does not operate its own construction execution arm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atelier19ag

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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