Oow-Society Of Architects

What Oow-Society Of Architects does

OOW (legal entity oow - Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH) is a Berlin-based, founder-owned architecture firm established in 2009 by Sebastian Blancke and Mathis Malchow, both former architects at Norman Foster's London studio. The firm delivers full-spectrum architectural and interior design services — from concept and permit planning through performance specification, tender management, specialist construction management, and coordination of all trades — for complex fit-outs across residential, hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and retail project types. The technology stack centers on BIM (Building Information Modeling), 3D printing, and VR visualization, with VR used extensively to give clients immersive previews of finished buildings before construction, accelerating decisions and minimizing on-site modifications.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees on bespoke commissions; pricing is determined per project scope and complexity rather than via published tiers. The go-to-market is sales-led and reputation-driven: the founders describe growth as fueled by word-of-mouth referrals and repeat commissions from satisfied high-profile clients, supported by a bilingual (German/English) website, Instagram (@oow.berlin), LinkedIn, and earned media coverage in outlets including Wallpaper*. Named clients span the German Bundestag, Autostadt Wolfsburg (Volkswagen), BMB Group (Jamie Oliver Kitchen Berlin), René Benko (Upper West penthouse), CureVac (Lustnau laboratory campus), Augustinum Group, BayernHeim, Novotel, Leonardo Hotels, and Anschutz Entertainment Group.

The firm operates as a privately held, self-funded practice with no institutional capital, parent company, or funding rounds disclosed. Geographic reach covers the DACH region — Germany (Berlin, Ansbach, Hamburg, Munich, Tübingen, Wolfsburg), Switzerland (Casa Locarno in Ticino), and Austria — with international turnkey delivery for clients entering or expanding in the German market. In 2025 the firm relocated from its original Prenzlauer Berg shopfront to new offices at Suhrkamp Haus am Rosa Luxemburg Platz in Berlin, and active projects include the KERB Foodhall Berlin at Potsdamer Platz and the Alte Post Neukölln extension.

Name

Oow-Society Of Architects

Legal name

oow Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH

Website

https://oow.berlin

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OOW is a Berlin-based, founder-owned architecture firm founded in 2009 that provides full-spectrum architectural and interior design services for residential, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial clients across the DACH region, leveraging BIM, 3D printing, and VR visualization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Full-spectrum architectural services including design, permit planning, performance specification, tender management, specialist construction management, and coordination of all trades for complex fit-outs. Revenue generated through project-based professional services fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OOW (oow Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH) is a Berlin-based architecture firm that designs, plans, and delivers buildings and interiors end-to-end. Services include concept design, permit planning, performance specifications, tender management, specialist construction management, and full multi-trade coordination across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and retail projects. The firm leverages BIM, 3D printing, and VR visualization to present finished designs to clients before construction.

Product overview

OOW (OOW - Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH) is an award-winning Berlin-based architecture firm offering comprehensive architectural and interior design services. Founded by Sebastian Blancke and Mathis Malchow in 2009, the firm provides end-to-end architectural solutions from initial concept through construction completion, including design, permit planning, performance specifications, tender management, specialist construction management, and full trade coordination. The firm's portfolio spans residential buildings, commercial offices, hospitality venues (restaurants, bars, hotels), healthcare and senior living facilities, and premium retail spaces. They leverage advanced technologies including 3D printing, BIM modeling, and virtual reality visualization to present projects to clients before construction. Their approach emphasizes bespoke, tailored solutions rather than a fixed architectural style, covering services from execution planning for major architecture firms to delivering turnkey projects for international clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Spectrum Architecture and Interior Design Services End-to-end architectural and interior design services covering concept design, permit planning, performance specifications, tender management, specialist construction management, and multi-trade coordination for enterprise, government, hospitality, healthcare, and residential clients.
• Residential Architecture Design of high-end residential buildings, apartments, lofts, penthouses, single-family homes, micro-apartments, and student housing ranging from individual properties to large multi-unit developments.
• Commercial and Office Architecture Design of workspaces, offices, corporate headquarters, and co-working spaces focused on employee comfort, space efficiency, flexibility, and brand representation.
• Hospitality Architecture (Restaurants, Bars, Hotels) Design of restaurants, bars, hotels, and food halls with emphasis on atmosphere creation, staff workflow optimization, customer experience, and multi-functional spaces.
• Healthcare and Senior Living Architecture Architecture for retirement homes, psychiatric clinics, senior care facilities, and clinical extensions designed for accessibility, comfort, dignity, and operational flexibility.
• Sales and Representation Spaces Commercial architecture for retail and representation spaces designed to project clear brand image and premium presentation for automotive, retail, and customer experience environments.
• Digital Visualization and VR Services Advanced visualization services including 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering, BIM, and virtual reality walkthroughs that allow clients to experience buildings before construction, accelerating decisions and minimizing on-site changes.
• Special Projects (OOW Perlen) High-end, exclusive architectural commissions characterized by exceptional vision, perfectionist detail, and premium material selection — for ultra-premium private, hospitality, or institutional clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed 8,400 sqm Bundestag office fit-out in 4 months (June to October)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Autostadt WolfsburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Volkswagen's Autostadt customer experience centre in Wolfsburg. OOW has delivered multiple projects including Social Sphere, welcome desk, car configurator, customer centre masterplan, and construction management. Projects span interior design, visitor routing optimization, and comprehensive redesign of the customer centre area.
• Apleona R&M Ausbau GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor partnership for KERB Foodhall Berlin at Potsdamer Platz. Apleona led site supervision and coordination while OOW provided specialist construction management and design expertise for the international food hall project.
• BMB GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BMB Group for multiple restaurant projects including Jamie Oliver Kitchen Berlin (first German restaurant for Jamie Oliver) and NomNom street-food franchise concept. BMB Group operates the restaurants while OOW provides architectural design services.
• BayernHeim GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned housing provider as end purchaser for 104 barrier-free subsidised rental homes at Milchhof Carré Ansbach. Partnership involves close alignment with Middle Franconia housing subsidy authority and City of Ansbach.
• CureVaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiopharmaceutical company CureVac as primary tenant for laboratory spaces at the Lustnau project in Tübingen. OOW designed specialized laboratory facilities meeting high ventilation and hygiene requirements within a historic industrial building.
• SlownessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality collective developing Flussbad Campus on former river baths site in Berlin. OOW leads detailed design (Ausführungsplanung) for the Werft building as part of the campus development.
• Arno Brandlhuber / Muck Petzekt / Monika GoglminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative planning team for Flussbad Campus project. OOW works alongside renowned architects Arno Brandlhuber with Muck Petzet and Monika Gogl on interdisciplinary cultural and work campus development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HPP Architekten: German architecture firm headquartered in Düsseldorf with deep experience in commercial, healthcare, and public-sector projects across Germany. Comparable vertical mix and client base, particularly in healthcare and government.
• Sauerbruch Hutton: Berlin-based architecture practice with comparable boutique-prestige positioning, known for sustainable commercial and cultural projects across Europe. Direct geographic and segment overlap with OOW's commercial and civic work.
• Kadawittfeldarchitektur: German architecture practice of comparable boutique scale with strong portfolio in residential, workplace, and hospitality. Direct overlap in segment mix and in the DACH boutique-prestige tier.
• Barkow Leibinger: Berlin-based architecture firm of comparable boutique scale, founded by Frank Barkow and Regine Leibinger. Operates in similar prestige tier with both cultural and commercial commissions, including product design and experimental construction techniques.
• David Chipperfield Architects: Berlin-headquartered architecture firm working on cultural, residential, and commercial projects internationally. Comparable boutique-prestige positioning with a similarly curated portfolio and a comparable premium-fee model.

Broad incumbents

• GMP Architekten: One of Germany's largest and most established architecture firms, with broad coverage of infrastructure, sports, transport, and cultural buildings. Provides a scale benchmark for what a mature German architecture practice can address.
• Studio Libeskind: Berlin office of Daniel Libeskind's globally active studio, working on cultural, residential, and commercial projects. Comparable boutique-yet-international positioning, particularly for premium cultural and mixed-use commissions.
• Foster + Partners: Global architecture practice where both OOW co-founders previously trained, including on a major concert-hall project in St. Petersburg. Functions as both a talent feeder and a benchmark for premium architectural services worldwide.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Internationally recognized Danish-headquartered architecture firm with comparable emphasis on signature boutique projects scaled globally. Comparable reputation for technology-enabled design workflows and cultural-sector commissions.
• Henn Architekten: German architecture firm with offices in Munich and Berlin, working across workplace, cultural, education, and healthcare sectors. Comparable vertical mix and a similar premium positioning in the German-speaking market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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