Burkard Bissig and Partner Architects

What Burkard Bissig and Partner Architects does

Burkard Bissig and Partner Architects operates as a full-service architecture firm under the legal name Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten AG, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland (Marktgass-Passage 3), with a secondary location in Muri Bei Bern. The firm is part of the Von Graffenried Gruppe, a diversified real estate services conglomerate. It serves private and institutional clients across the Canton of Bern and selectively on international projects, accompanying them from initial concept through planning to execution as a so-called "Wegbegleiter" (companion) throughout the property lifecycle.

The firm's service portfolio spans five core offerings: planning (Planung), construction execution (Ausführung), project development and feasibility studies (Projektentwicklung und Studien), construction consulting and condition analysis (Bauberatung und Zustandsanalyse), and client representation (Bauherrenvertretung). Project types documented in the portfolio include residential buildings and multi-family developments, hotels, gastronomic facilities, medical institutions, commercial and corporate headquarters, retail shopping centers, railway station renovations, highway rest stops, and air traffic control facilities. Notable clients include Mobiliar, Hoffmann Neopac, and Hotel Scuol, with over 60 completed projects publicly documented.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue, with fees determined by quote per engagement rather than a publicly disclosed pricing model. The firm acquires work through direct client engagement, referrals, and participation in public architectural competitions (Wettbewerb). Distribution is direct and regional, centered on the Bern market with select international reach. The firm is privately held, has no external investors or public listing, and does not disclose revenue or formal headcount beyond the 11-50 employee range.

Name

Burkard Bissig and Partner Architects

Legal name

Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten AG

Website

https://bbpartner.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burkard Bissig and Partner Architects is a Swiss full-service architecture firm in Bern, serving private and institutional clients with end-to-end planning, design, and execution services across residential, commercial, hospitality, and specialized infrastructure projects as part of the Von Graffenried Gruppe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture
• Commercial architecture
• Construction project management
• Building planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Muri Bei Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Planning Services: Professional architecture services encompassing project planning, design, execution management, feasibility studies, building consultation, condition analysis, and client representation throughout the construction process.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Burkard Bissig and Partner Architects, operating as Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten AG, is a full-service architecture firm that plans and realizes new construction and renovation projects in the Bern region and internationally. Its offering covers residential buildings and developments, hotels, gastronomic facilities, medical institutions, complex corporate buildings, retail markets, and air traffic control facilities, delivered through planning, construction execution, project development and feasibility studies, construction consulting and condition analysis, and client representation.

Product overview

Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten is a full-service architectural firm operating as a single integrated practice rather than a modular software platform. The company provides end-to-end architectural and construction services, including planning (Planung), construction execution (Ausführung), project development and studies, construction consulting with condition analysis, and client representation (Bauherrenvertretung). These services are delivered as a unified offering, accompanying clients from initial concept through planning to final execution across residential, commercial, hospitality, medical, and specialty building projects in the Bern region and abroad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Von Graffenried ImmobiliencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVon Graffenried Bissig Architekten operates as part of the Von Graffenried Group. The firm collaborates closely with Von Graffenried Immobilien for real estate services including rental properties (apartments and offices), valuation, consulting, property management, and marketing. This integration provides clients with comprehensive real estate and architectural services from a single group.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Snøhetta: Multidisciplinary design firm spanning architecture, landscape, and interiors with comparable mixed-use, cultural, and public-sector portfolio. Operates at a larger international scale but competes for similar high-end institutional briefs.
• Herzog & de Meuron: Globally renowned Swiss architecture firm with deep residential, cultural, and commercial portfolio. Comparable on geography and project typology, but operates at significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• gmp Architekten: International architecture practice with strong portfolio in cultural, commercial, and transportation infrastructure. Comparable for large-scale institutional and infrastructure project competition, particularly given GRB's airport and transit work.
• David Chipperfield Architects: International architecture firm known for cultural, residential, and commercial projects with offices across Europe. Comparable in typology mix and design-led positioning, but at a much larger international scale.
• HPP Architekten: Established German architecture firm covering residential, commercial, healthcare, and public-sector projects. Comparable in full-service breadth and institutional client focus, with regional overlap in DACH.
• Foster + Partners: Global architecture practice covering commercial, residential, hospitality, and infrastructure projects. Comparable on full-service model and enterprise client mix, but at significantly greater scale and global reach.

Direct peers

• Diener & Diener Architekten: Basel-based architecture practice with comparable residential and institutional portfolio and a similar full-service engagement model. Direct Swiss mid-market competitor for design-conscious institutional and residential clients.
• Burckhardt Architekten: Swiss full-service architecture firm headquartered in Basel with similarly broad coverage of residential, commercial, healthcare, and education projects. Most direct comparable in scale, geography, and service model to GRB Architekten.

Regional players

• Atelier Peter Zumthor: Swiss architecture practice with strong design credentials and selective residential, cultural, and public commissions. Comparable on Swiss geography and premium design positioning, though smaller and more selective in client base.

Emerging players

• Studio Banana (or comparable emerging Swiss/DACH practice): Emerging design and architecture practice with cross-disciplinary offerings in interiors, workplace, and architecture. Comparable as a smaller, design-led competitor targeting institutional and corporate clients in the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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