TE5T Architects

What TE5T Architects does

TE5T Architects is a Munich-based architectural partnership (PartGmbB) founded in April 2009 by Daniel Uhl and Caroline Wendnagel. The firm delivers full-service architectural planning across the project lifecycle, spanning site analysis, concept design, execution planning, BIM-compliant CAD/Open BIM coordination, interior architecture, and corporate design. Its technical backbone is a BIM-centric workflow operated by VDI-certified BIM managers (the founders hold CFM and MVD certifications), augmented by an exclusive Lean Construction methodology partnership with Leanited GmbH.

The firm serves a mix of private, commercial, and public-sector clients across hospitality, automotive, IT, and academic/municipal segments. Named reference projects include the BMW Welt Cloud Restaurant (awarded 2 Michelin stars post-completion), the Ruby Ella Hotel, a long-term collaboration with Lindner SE, and a TUM temporary campus in Garching running March 2025 to June 2026. Go-to-market is primarily referral- and reputation-driven, with a new commercial channel opened via EXPO REAL 2025; revenue mechanics are standard fee-for-service project billing for architectural services. International intent is signaled but unexecuted, via a Casa Kreta feasibility study.

Name

TE5T Architects

Legal name

Uhl Wendnagel PartGmbB

Website

https://te5t.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TE5T Architects is a Munich-based architectural partnership (founded 2009) delivering full-service BIM-led planning, interior architecture, and corporate design across hospitality, automotive, IT, and public-sector clients including BMW Welt, Lindner SE, and TUM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• BIM planning coordination
• Lean construction management
• Interior architecture design
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 architecture services including standortanalysen, entwurfsplanung, genehmigungsplanung, ausfuehrungsplanung, BIM CAD, lean management, modellbau, visualization, innenarchitektur and corporate design. Revenue generated through project-based fees across all Leistungsphasen (service phases) 1-9.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TE5T Architects is a Munich-based architecture partnership that delivers full-lifecycle architectural services from site analysis and design planning through permit applications, execution planning, BIM-compliant CAD processing, and construction realization. The firm integrates Lean Design and Lean Construction methodologies (via the Leanited/Last Planner platform), physical model building, visualization, interior architecture, and corporate design, serving private clients, commercial enterprises, and public sector clients primarily in Germany.

Product overview

TE5T ARCHITEKTEN is a Munich-based architecture firm offering a holistic suite of architectural and design services spanning the full project lifecycle from site analysis through design planning, permit applications, execution planning, and construction completion. The firm's core services are organized around BIM-konforme CAD-Bearbeitung (BIM-compliant CAD processing) and Lean Design & Construction (Lean Management methodology), supplemented by model building, visualization, interior architecture, and corporate design. The portfolio also includes specialized offerings in sustainable construction, timber construction, heritage restoration, cultural and educational buildings, social architecture, competitions, and residential/hotel projects. The firm uses ArchiCAD for CAD work and partners with Leanited GmbH for the Last Planner software platform supporting Lean Design and Lean Construction delivery. AI-assisted visualization (KI-gestützte Visualisierung) is employed in early concept phases to generate atmospheric design imagery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Lifecycle Architectural Design Services
• BIM-Compliant CAD Planning and Coordination
• Lean Design and Lean Construction Management
• Interior Architecture and Corporate Design
• Architectural Visualization and Model Building

Quantifiable outcome

• HDG project: Planning time significantly reduced through Open BIM coordination
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• Bayerische ArchitektenkammercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026Fabio Wendnagel delivers seminar on Lean Management project organization. TE5T recognized as thought leader in lean construction methodology.
• LBsystemskeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Client and project partner for TUM Mensa temporary campus project. TE5T delivers LPh 5 services for the 4,000 m2 facility.
• Gumpp & MaierkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Wood construction specialists for HDG refugee housing project. 3D wood construction planning delivered directly to the executing firm for fabrication coordination.
• Korus GroupekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint development of multifunctional office landscape for luxury watchmaker. TE5T handled LPh 1-5 for approximately 330 m2.
• leanited GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive software partner for Lean Design and Lean Construction methodology. Provides the Last Planner platform for project planning and coordination. The firm developed 'Leanited' as their own development, making this a key differentiator.
• Lang Hugger Rampp ArchitektenkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead architects on Ruby Ella hotel project and The Cloud restaurant project. TE5T contributes execution planning and interior design coordination.
• Lang Hugger Rampp ArchitektenkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLead architects on The Cloud restaurant project in BMW Welt, with TE5T handling LPh 5 and 8.
• ISM Ingenieur PlanungsbürosupportingTechnology or IntegrationEngineering planning office for The Cloud project in BMW Welt.
• Headlight LichtplanungsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLighting planning for The Cloud restaurant project.
• hildmannwilkesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner for The Cloud restaurant renovation in BMW Welt.
• LBCampussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for TUM Mensa campus project.
• Losberger De BoersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for TUM Mensa campus project.
• Prof. Biedermann ArchitektenkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Dirschauerstraße residential project in Cologne. TE5T handled LPh 3-5 including approval planning and execution drawings.
• Apfelböck Ingenieurbüro GmbHkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner for Zieblandstraße project in Munich's Maxvorstadt.
• ARGE Lena Conrad & Holger SimonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Zieblandstraße project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Auer Weber: Munich-based architectural firm with a comparable full-service profile across cultural, educational, residential and commercial buildings. Most direct comparable by geography (Munich), scale and service breadth in the DACH market.
• Léon Wohlhage Wernik Architekten: Munich architecture practice comparable by geography and full-lifecycle service delivery across residential, commercial and cultural projects. A relevant Munich regional competitor for private and institutional clients.
• Staab Architekten: German architecture firm with comparable portfolio of cultural, public and residential projects. Comparable by service offering and German mid-market positioning, though typically larger in scale.
• Allmann Sattler Wappner Architekten: Munich-headquartered architecture studio with similar project types including commercial, cultural and hospitality buildings. Comparable as a mid-sized German practice with deep local relationships and multi-sector project portfolio.
• Kuehn Malvezzi: Berlin-headquartered architecture studio with comparable cultural and institutional building focus. Comparable as a mid-sized German practice pursuing design-led cultural and public commissions similar to TE5T's public-sector work.
• Lang Hugger Rampp Architekten: Munich-based architecture practice that partners with TE5T on Ruby Ella and The Cloud/BMW Welt. Highly relevant as a Munich competitor in hospitality and commercial sectors with whom TE5T has worked in lead/sub-contractor roles.
• KnererLang Architekten: Munich/Dresden-based architecture firm with comparable mixed-use, residential and public-building portfolio. Comparable as a German mid-sized practice operating in similar end markets to TE5T.

Broad incumbents

• David Chipperfield Architects: Internationally active practice with a Berlin office delivering cultural, public and residential architecture. Comparable in the premium cultural/public segment TE5T serves (e.g., HDG refugee housing), though at significantly larger scale.
• HPP Architekten: Large established German architecture firm with broad portfolio across office, retail, residential and public buildings. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities including BIM-based delivery, but at materially greater scale than TE5T.
• Max Dudler Architekten: Berlin-based architecture firm with comparable cultural, public and commercial focus. Comparable as an established German incumbent operating in similar end markets, though with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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