Arkkitehtipalvelu

What Arkkitehtipalvelu does

Arkkitehtipalvelu Oy is a Finnish architectural design firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Jyväskylä, operating across seven offices (Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Lahti, Tampere, Oulu, and Turku) and self-described as one of Finland's largest architecture firms. The firm delivers comprehensive architectural services spanning residential design (over 5,000 apartments per year), public buildings (schools, daycares, civic centers), commercial and office spaces, interior architecture, landscape design, project development and zoning, and renovation/heritage work, serving housing cooperatives, residential developers (YIT, Skanska, Lapti), municipalities (e.g., City of Jyväskylä), and non-profits (HOAS).

The technology stack centers on BIM-based design and the proprietary Kiikari™ virtual property-presentation suite, which combines 3D models rendered via the Unity game engine with drone-captured imagery to deliver browser-, mobile-, and VR/AR-based walkthroughs, integrated with reservation systems for pre-marketing. Adjacent digital services include BIM coordination for multi-discipline collision detection, high-quality architectural visualization, and in-house drone photography.

Commercially, Arkkitehtipalvelu runs a sales-led, direct-engagement professional-services model with multi-year project contracts, quoted per scope. Revenue comes from project-based architectural fees, supplemented by a Kiikari-enabled pre-marketing capability for developer clients, with delivery supported by both direct employees and an architect partner / subcontractor network. The company is architect- (employee-) owned, has integrated Arkkitehtiryhmä A6, and has publicly committed to remaining architect-owned.

Name

Arkkitehtipalvelu

Legal name

Arkkitehtipalvelu Oy

Website

https://arkkitehtipalvelu.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arkkitehtipalvelu Oy is a Finland-based architecture firm operating from seven offices, delivering comprehensive architectural design — including residential (5,000+ apartments/year), public, and commercial projects — alongside a proprietary Kiikari™ virtual property-presentation suite for developers, housing cooperatives, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential planning
• Building information modeling
• Virtual property visualization
• Public building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Jyväskylä

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional fees for architectural design services across residential, public, commercial, and renovation projects. Services are delivered through a partnership model with clients and include full-service design from concept through construction supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arkkitehtipalvelu Oy provides comprehensive architectural design services across residential, public, commercial, renovation, interior, and landscape projects throughout Finland, delivered through 7 regional offices. The firm supplements its core design services with a proprietary Kiikari™ virtual property presentation suite, BIM coordination, 3D visualization, and drone photography to support pre-sales and construction execution.

Product overview

Arkkitehtipalvelu is one of Finland's largest architecture firms offering comprehensive architectural design services across residential, public, commercial, and sustainable development sectors. The portfolio includes core architectural services (asuntosuunnittelu/residential design, julkiset tilat ja koulut/public spaces and schools, toimitilat/commercial spaces) combined with specialized digital services. The digital product suite includes Kiikari™ family of virtual property viewing applications (Kiikari Asuntoesittely, Kiikari Premium, Kiikari Alue-esittely), Virtuaalitilat virtual space solutions using Unity game engine, Tietomallikoordinointi BIM coordination, and Visualisointi rendering services. The Kiikari applications enable pre-marketing and sales acceleration for new construction projects through 3D visualization and immersive virtual tours, integrating with apartment reservation systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiikari™: Virtual viewing applications for property marketing and sales, including Kiikari™ asuntoesittely (property viewing), Kiikari™ alue-esittely (area viewing), and Kiikari™ premium property viewing.

Products and services

• Arkkitehtisuunnittelu (Architectural Design) Comprehensive architectural design services covering residential planning, public spaces and schools, commercial spaces, and built environment projects across Finland.
• Asuntosuunnittelu (Residential Apartment Design) Residential apartment design services planning over 5,000 apartments annually for housing cooperatives and developers across Finland.
• Julkiset tilat ja koulut (Public Spaces and Schools) Public sector design services for schools, daycares, civic centers, and other public service buildings across Finnish municipalities.
• Toimitilat (Commercial and Office Space Design) Design services for commercial office buildings, mixed-use developments, and workplace spaces across Finland.
• Sisustusarkkitehtuuri (Interior Architecture) Interior architecture and design services for residential, commercial, and public building projects.
• Maisema- ja pihasuunnittelu (Landscape and Outdoor Area Design) Landscape and outdoor area design services integrated with architectural projects to support cohesive site planning.
• Hankekehitys ja kaavoitus (Project Development and Zoning) Project development and zoning planning services supporting land-use strategy and feasibility for architectural projects.
• Kestävä kehitys (Sustainable Development) Sustainable development consulting and environmentally conscious architectural design services, including carbon footprint assessment tied to BIM coordination.
• Kiikari™ Asuntoesittely (Virtual Property Presentation) Virtual 3D presentation application for new homes and their living and service environments, enabling property sales to begin up to a year before construction completion. Accessible via browser, mobile, tablet, and VR headsets with reservation system integration.
• Kiikari™ Alue-esittely (Virtual Area Presentation) Virtual area presentation tool allowing users to navigate planned districts as if in a living environment, with real-time visualization of design changes.
• Kiikari Premium Premium property presentation with higher-quality surfaces, materials, and lighting compared to standard Kiikari, designed for high-quality direct browser-based presentations.
• Virtuaalitilat (Virtual Spaces and Application Development) Interactive virtual space solutions built from architectural plans using 3D modeling software and Unity game engine technology, available as web, VR, and AR implementations.
• Tietomallikoordinointi (BIM Coordination) Building Information Modeling coordination services combining designs from different disciplines into a unified whole, enabling collision detection, constructability analysis, and carbon footprint calculation.
• Visualisointi (Visualization Services) Visualization services including sketch-phase quick visualizations, building permit renderings, high-quality marketing visualizations, still images, and videos.
• Dronekuvaus (Drone Photography and Video) Drone-based video and image capture for area or property documentation to support planning and sales work.

Quantifiable outcome

• All 308 apartments in the Aallonportti project sold several months before completion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YITcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024YIT and Arkkitehtipalvelu signed a design partnership agreement for collaborative development projects. The partnership covers residential and commercial developments including As Oy Tampereen Otavallanhovi (2024) and the Kankaan Arkki office project in Tampere.
• SkanskaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Skanska and Arkkitehtipalvelu have collaborated on residential projects including As Oy Härmälänrannan Uno in Tampere (2023) and Renkomäen monitoimitalo school project in Lahti.
• FiraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Fira's Asuntokirjasto (apartment library) method was piloted by Arkkitehtipalvelu on the As Oy Espoon Kirstinmäki project, enabling faster L1 concept design through pre-designed apartment modules.
• Rakennusliike Lapti OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Arkkitehtipalvelu and Rakennusliike Lapti have collaborated on multiple residential projects including the award-winning Aallonportti residential quarter in Jyväskylä (7 buildings, 308 apartments, completed 2020) and Hämeenlinnan Kaurialan koulu (KVR competition winner). Lapti's Keski-Suomi regional director praised the collaboration for being flexible, communicative, and responsive.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PES-Arkkitehdit: Mid-sized Finnish architecture firm offering residential, public, and commercial design services. Comparable in scale, geography, and service mix to Arkkitehtipalvelu, competing for the same developer and municipal clients.
• Avarrus Arkkitehdit: Finnish architecture practice with strong residential and urban design focus, including multi-generational and sustainable housing. Directly comparable segment and customer overlap with Arkkitehtipalvelu.
• Aihio Arkkitehdit: Helsinki-based Finnish architecture firm with residential, public building, and renovation expertise. Comparable practice model and customer base, including housing cooperatives and municipalities.
• Helin & Co Arkkitehdit: Established Finnish architecture practice working on residential, workplace, and public buildings. Direct peer in service portfolio, project types, and Finnish developer client base.
• Arkitehtitoimisto ALA: Finnish architecture firm active in residential, public, and commercial design with a strong sustainability and technology profile. Comparable in offering breadth, though typically larger and more internationally oriented.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco Finland: Nordic engineering, design, and architecture consultancy operating across Finland. Competes with Arkkitehtipalvelu on integrated design, BIM, and sustainable building services, with a much larger resource base.
• AFRY: Large Nordic engineering, design, and consulting group with a significant Finnish architecture footprint. Direct competition on large residential, public, and commercial projects, especially for institutional clients.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Global architecture and design firm with strong technology, visualization, and sustainability positioning. Comparable to Arkkitehtipalvelu in its emphasis on digital tools and design innovation, but at vastly greater scale and international reach.
• Schauman & Nordgren Architects (part of AFRY): Finnish architecture studio integrated into AFRY (formerly Pöyry), a large Nordic engineering and design group. Represents the broad incumbent model combining architecture with engineering and project management at significantly greater scale than Arkkitehtipalvelu.

Others

• Trimble (SketchUp / Trimble Architecture): Provider of architectural 3D modeling, BIM, and visualization software used across the industry. Not a direct competitor in design services, but an ecosystem and tooling provider whose roadmap and pricing affect Arkkitehtipalvelu's Unity-based Kiikari stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkkitehtipalvelu-oy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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