Batek Architects

What Batek Architects does

Batek Architekten is a Berlin-based architecture and interior design firm founded by Dipl.-Ing. Architekt Patrick Batek, who has been self-employed as an architect since 1999. The firm, which operated as BruzkusBatek from 2012 to 2017 in partnership with Ester Bruzkus, rebranded to Batek Architekten when Batek relocated to a new atelier at Fehrbelliner Strasse 85 in 2017. The practice specializes in the renovation and conversion of historic and industrial buildings, with documented projects spanning hospitality (restaurants, bars, hotels), healthcare (dental and medical practices), cultural venues (cinemas), retail (fashion flagships and pop-ups), corporate offices, and high-end residential apartments and houses across Germany, Russia, the UAE, and Austria.

The firm offers full-service architecture and interior design across the German HOAI Leistungsphasen 1-9 framework, from feasibility studies through construction administration. Its technical approach is defined by a "House-in-House" construction methodology that uses custom modular box systems placed within existing open spaces to create private zones without sacrificing spatial impression, and a material-focused design philosophy emphasizing authentic, high-quality materials including natural wood, stone, brass, Fenix nanomaterial, and Zellige tiles. Notable proprietary specialization includes the renovation of landmark-protected and historically significant structures.

Revenue is generated through project-based commissions under HOAI guidelines or custom negotiation, with no standardized public pricing. Client acquisition is sales-led and reputation-driven, relying on industry referrals, press visibility (Dezeen, AD, Domus, Frame, Wallpaper), and a portfolio including Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue, fashion group Zalando, AZIMUT Hotels, Red Bull, and the Yorck cinema group. The firm operates from Berlin with 1-10 employees, is founder-owned with no external investors, and has won recognition including the FRAME Awards 2019 People's Choice Award and consecutive AD100 listings from 2022 to 2025.

Name

Batek Architects

Legal name

Batek Architekten

Website

https://batekarchitekten.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Batek Architekten is a Berlin-based architecture and interior design boutique founded by Patrick Batek, specializing in the renovation and conversion of historic buildings across hospitality, healthcare, cinema, retail, and high-end residential sectors for clients including Tim Raue, Zalando, and AZIMUT Hotels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural & Interior Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Interior design
• Historic building renovation
• Hospitality design
• Residential design

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Interior Design Services: Project-based fees for architectural design, interior design, and project management services. Services span full project lifecycle including feasibility studies, design development, construction administration (Leistungsphasen 1-9). Projects range from small retail spaces to large-scale hotels and cinemas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Batek Architekten provides full-lifecycle architecture and interior design services focused on the renovation, conversion, and adaptive reuse of buildings — particularly historic and landmark-protected structures. Service categories span residential (apartments, lofts, penthouses, single-family homes), hospitality (restaurants, bars, hotels, cafes), healthcare (dental and medical practices), cinema and cultural venues, retail (flagships and pop-ups), and corporate offices, with project execution covering HOAI Leistungsphasen 1–9 from feasibility through construction administration.

Product overview

Batek Architekten is a Berlin-based architecture and interior design firm founded by Patrick Batek, offering a unified portfolio of design services rather than discrete software products. The firm specializes in renovation and conversion projects across multiple sectors: residential (apartments, penthouses, houses), hospitality (restaurants, hotels, bars, cafes), healthcare (dental and medical practices), cinema (cinema renovations for Yorck Kinogruppe), retail (stores and showrooms), and office spaces. Notable clients include Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue, fashion group Zalando, Red Bull, and the Yorck cinema group. The firm operates internationally with completed projects in Germany, Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, Ufa), Dubai, and Sylt. The company's approach emphasizes respect for existing architectural character, authentic materials, and rigorous spatial concepts tailored to each client's requirements rather than imposing a signature style.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture and Interior Design Services Full-service architecture and interior design offerings including renovation, conversion, adaptive reuse, and new-build projects for residential, hospitality, commercial, healthcare, and cultural spaces; delivered across full project lifecycle.
• Residential Design Renovation and conversion of apartments, penthouses, lofts, and single-family homes — including projects such as Apartment SCH52, Penthouse BOE11, House RHE42, and Haus SPA98 — for high-net-worth private clients seeking bespoke residential outcomes.
• Hospitality Design Design services for restaurants, bars, cafes, and hotels including named projects for Tim Raue restaurants, Meininger Hotels, Azimut Hotels, and Brasserie Colette, tailored to culinary concepts and historic-building constraints.
• Healthcare Facility Design Specialized interior design for medical and dental practices — including Berlin Smile Dental Practice, Dental Practice T7, the Eller Kellermann Orthopedic Practice, and the ELLANN INUSpheresis Practice — delivering non-institutional, warm healthcare environments.
• Cinema & Cultural Venue Design Renovation and interior design for cinemas and cultural venues — including Yorck Cinema DELPHI LUX, Yorck Cinema Blauer Stern, and Yorck Passage Cinema for the Yorck Kinogruppe — preserving historic character while creating immersive entertainment experiences.
• Retail & Commercial Design Store and showroom interior design including the VAAY Flagship Store and Pop-up, Zalando Beauty Station, Zalando Fashion Hub, and HEYDORN Store, balancing product display with experiential brand storytelling.
• Office & Workplace Design Corporate office interior design including projects for Red Bull, Razorfish, Qixxit, and Bruzkus Batek Office.

Quantifiable outcome

• FRAME Awards 2019 People's Choice Award for Entertainment Venue of the Year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bailey und BaileyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraphic design studio responsible for brand identity and spatial graphics projects. Collaborated on AZIMUT Hotels signage installations and Meininger Hotel spatial graphics. Long-term creative partner for visual identity work.
• Ingo TegederminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb development partner responsible for the company's website development and CMS (Redaxo) implementation.
• Atelier Le BaltominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture studio responsible for exterior design of House RHE42 project in Berlin. Collaboration on urban residential project.
• Anja KnothminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape designer responsible for exterior terrace design at Residence KAA project in Berlin. Collaboration on residential interior-exterior integration.
• Amano GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel operator/group for whom Hotel + Restaurant Mani was designed in Berlin (2011). Repeat client relationship for hotel development projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gonzalez Haase AAS: Berlin and Paris-based architecture and lighting design firm specializing in retail, hospitality, and cultural interiors. Highly comparable in combining architecture with interior design for fashion and hospitality clients, and shares the Berlin-based premium positioning with award recognition.
• Kinzo: Munich-based architecture and interior design firm with strong hospitality, corporate, and cultural project portfolio. Comparable as a German design firm with international reach, serving enterprise clients in hospitality and retail with award-winning interiors.
• Sigurd Larsen Design: Berlin-based architecture and design studio with similar focus on hospitality (restaurants, hotels) and residential projects. Operates in the same Berlin design scene with comparable scale and approach to adaptive reuse and material-driven interiors.
• Vincent Van Duysen Architects: Antwerp-based architecture and interior design practice with strong focus on high-end residential, hospitality, and retail projects. Shares Batek's minimal-material-driven design language, premium positioning, and balance of architecture and interior design services.
• Studioilse: London-based design studio founded by Ilse Crawford, specializing in hospitality, residential, and retail interior design with a human-centered, material-focused approach. Highly comparable in design philosophy (authentic materials, spatial quality) and client overlap (luxury hospitality and retail brands).
• Heide & von Beckerath: Berlin-based architecture firm with comparable scale and focus on residential, hospitality, and adaptive reuse projects. Operates in the same Berlin design scene with overlapping client base and similar approach to material-authentic, detail-driven architecture.
• Ester Bruzkus Architekten: Berlin-based architecture and interior design firm founded by Ester Bruzkus, Patrick Batek's former partner (2012-2017 under the BruzkusBatek joint brand). Operates in the same premium Berlin hospitality, retail, and residential design niche with directly comparable project types and client base.
• Studio Aisslinger: Berlin-based design and architecture studio led by Werner Aisslinger, known for hotel, retail, and product design. Comparable as a Berlin design firm with international hospitality projects (including 25hours Hotels) and similar premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto/New York-based luxury interior design and architecture firm known for high-end hospitality (Four Seasons, Edition) and retail flagship projects. Comparable in serving Michelin-tier hospitality and luxury fashion clients, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• David Chipperfield Architects: Berlin-based (with major London office) globally prestigious architecture firm specializing in cultural, residential, and adaptive-reuse projects. Comparable in Berlin location, historic-building expertise, and international prestige, but operates at materially larger scale across broader project typologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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