Architektengroep Gelderland

What Architektengroep Gelderland does

Architektengroep Gelderland BV (AGG) is a privately held Dutch architecture firm founded in 1975 and headquartered in Zelhem, in the Achterhoek region of Gelderland. The firm offers full-service architectural design spanning residential (private homes, housing developments, apartments), healthcare (woonzorgcomplexen, care homes), education (primary and secondary schools, school clusters), and multifunctional community buildings (Kulturhus concept). Its underlying technology stack centres on BIM (Building Information Modelling) using Autodesk Revit Architecture — adopted since 2005 — supplemented by a proprietary 'ruimteboek' (space book) deliverable generated from the BIM model that consolidates floor plans, elevations, 3D views, finish schedules, and material moodboards into a single client reference. The firm subscribes to the five circular design principles of the BNA Manifest Circulaire Architectuur and delivers projects aligned with Dutch 2050 circular built-environment targets, with verified outcomes including Passive House-level airtightness retrofits and energy-label upgrades from E to A.

AGG operates a traditional professional services model, generating revenue through project-based fees covering preliminary design, final design, permit applications, working drawings, and construction supervision, typically on multi-year contract cycles. Go-to-market is sales-led: the firm is selected through Dutch architectenselectie procedures, design competitions, and tender participation, with active wins across Design & Build procurements (school clusters), won housing tenders (Bloemenbuurt Didam, Grooterkamp Gorssel), and direct private commissions. Customer segments include Dutch housing corporations (ProWonen, IJsseldal Wonen, Plavei, Wonion, Woonservice IJsselland, Talis), healthcare organisations (Markenheem, Driestroom, Zozijn, Reinaerde), municipalities (Brummen, Bronckhorst, Rheden), educational clients (Achterhoek VO), and a long tail of private individuals in rural Achterhoek. Distribution is direct-only with no intermediary channels, and project delivery is increasingly executed through multi-party consortia (GroZel, BINX Smartility/RoosRos, Talis/Giesbers/Driestroom). The firm is led by directors Arnoo Holleman and Robin Velsink, with a stable core team of approximately 11–14 staff including architects, project leaders, technical drafters, a BENG advisor, and administrative support.

Name

Architektengroep Gelderland

Legal name

Architektengroep Gelderland

Website

https://architektengroepgelderland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Architektengroep Gelderland is a privately held Dutch architecture firm founded in 1975 in Zelhem, providing full-service architectural design for housing corporations, healthcare organisations, schools, municipalities, and private clients across the Achterhoek region using BIM and circular-design methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Circular architecture
• Residential care design
• Sustainable building design
• BIM architecture design

Headquarters

HQ city

Zelhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Architektengroep Gelderland generates revenue through fees for architectural design services, including preliminary design (voorlopig ontwerp), final design (definitief ontwerp), permit applications (aanvraag omgevingsvergunning), working drawings (werktekening), and construction supervision (bouwbegeleiding). Projects range from small private commissions to large housing, healthcare, and educational developments. The firm operates with a fixed core team and collaborates with external specialists as needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Architektengroep Gelderland provides full-service architectural design for residential, healthcare, educational, commercial, and multifunctional community buildings in the Achterhoek region and broader Netherlands. Engagements span new construction, renovation, sustainable retrofit, and construction supervision, with scope covering preliminary design, final design, permit application, working drawings, and on-site supervision. The firm uses BIM (Autodesk Revit Architecture) and applies circular design principles aligned with the BNA Circular Architecture Manifesto for the Dutch 2050 circular built environment goal.

Product overview

Architektengroep Gelderland (AGG) is an architectural firm offering comprehensive architectural design services. The company provides design, engineering, and construction supervision for a portfolio spanning residential homes (private houses, housing developments, apartments), healthcare and care facilities, educational buildings (schools, kindergartens), commercial properties, and multifunctional community centers (Kulturhus). They leverage BIM (Autodesk Revit) technology and specialize in circular construction, sustainable design, and energy-efficient building solutions. Services are delivered through a core team of architects and designers working from concept through construction supervision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design for residential (private houses, apartments, housing developments), healthcare and care (woonzorgcomplex), educational (primary schools, secondary schools, school clusters, child day care), commercial, and multifunctional community buildings. Scope covers new construction, renovation, sustainable and circular retrofits, and construction supervision (bouwbegeleiding), running from preliminary design (voorlopig ontwerp) through final design, permit application (omgevingsvergunning), working drawings, and on-site supervision. Delivered to enterprise clients including Dutch housing corporations, municipalities, healthcare organisations, and to private individual clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Almende College achieved GPR score of 8+ (energy performance rating)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BINX SmartilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for Almende College project in Silvolde, working together with RoosRos architecten and Nico Wissing. BINX Smartility contributed expertise in sustainability and exploitation as part of a multi-disciplinary team. AGG was selected through a competitive process for this new school construction.
• RoosRos architectencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-design partner with BINX Smartility and Nico Wissing for the Almende College newbuild project in Silvolde, in collaboration with Achterhoek VO. The team was selected to deliver the best solution for architecture, sustainability, and exploitation.
• Nico WissingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect and sustainability partner in the Almende College co-creation team, working alongside BINX Smartility and RoosRos architecten for the new school project in Silvolde.
• TaliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation partner alongside Giesbers Ontwikkelen en Bouwen for the woonzorgcomplex project at Planetenstraat in Nijmegen. Talis is developing the residential care complex in collaboration with Driestroom and AGG.
• Giesbers Ontwikkelen en BouwencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment and construction partner for the Nijmegen woonzorgcomplex (Planetenstraat), collaborating with Driestroom and Talis. AGG provides the architectural design.
• DriestroomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider and end-user client for the Nijmegen woonzorgcomplex. AGG is designing a future-proof residential-care complex for Driestroom, in partnership with Talis and Giesbers.
• geWOONhoutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the 'samenbiobasedbouwen' consortium contributing to the Biobased Conceptbouw panel discussion at CIVON Innovatiecentrum. Other consortium partners include BAM Wonen, Draisma, Tala, and Vivax housing.
• BAM WonenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the 'samenbiobasedbouwen' biobased construction consortium. AGG participated in a panel discussion on biobased construction concepts with this consortium.
• Wooncorporatie PlaveicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation client for the 23 apartments 's-Heerenberg project (client: Rodax Invest Duo B.V.) and the Bloemenbuurt Didam tender project (25 apartments). AGG is the architect on these residential development projects.
• Van WijnenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor executing the Franciscanerhof renovation, sustainability, and greening project in Lichtenvoorde for ProWonen. AGG is the architect on this project.
• Hoornstra BouwminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor for the 23 apartments project in 's-Heerenberg, under Rodax Invest Duo B.V. client. AGG is the architect on this project.
• Reinbouw B.V.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor that, together with Balco, executed the Naeff-flat renovation in Velp. Reinbouw undertook the work in spring 2022 following the balcony inspection that identified concrete rot. The project was financed in part by Warmtefonds and municipality Rheden.
• BalcominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBalcony manufacturer and supplier that collaborated with Reinbouw on the Naeff-flat renovation in Velp. Balco originally suggested combining balcony replacement with an energy renovation, which initiated the sustainability upgrade.
• ProWonencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor housing corporation client commissioning numerous AGG projects including the Franciscanerhof (renovation, sustainability, greening), woonzorgcentrum De Zonnekamp, various residential developments, and Kulturhus projects. ProWonen is one of AGG's most frequent repeat clients.
• MarkenheemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare/housing organisation and repeat client for AGG. Markenheem commissioned Woonzorgcentrum De Zonnekamp (Phase I and II) in Zelhem and the 130-woning Zelhem Het Loo project (life-proof homes). AGG has an ongoing design relationship with Markenheem.
• IJsseldal WonencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation client for several AGG projects including the Grooterkamp plan (40 homes in Gorssel) and the Kapperallee/Eefdesebeek apartment project. AGG serves as architect for these residential developments.
• WonioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing corporation client for AGG, commissioning woonzorgcomplex de Zwanenpoort in Varsseveld and the Herbestemming Het Zevenhuis project. Wonion acted as the facilitator connecting the resident group (approximately 18 fifty-somethings) with AGG for the de Zwanenpoort self-initiated project.
• Janssen de Jong bouwcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner alongside AGG for the won Design & Build tender for the scholencluster (school cluster) project. The building houses two primary schools with a shared central space and childcare facility, achieving energy class A and GPR score 8+.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Van Mourik Milieuadviseurs: Dutch consultancy active in the same Gelderland/Achterhoek regional ecosystem, working on housing and sustainability projects adjacent to AGG's portfolio. Comparable as a regional player in AGG's primary market.

Direct peers

• Buro Lubbers: Dutch landscape architecture and urban planning firm. Comparable as a Dutch mid-sized practice offering adjacent landscape/site-design services that overlap with AGG's urban planning capabilities.
• DOK architecten: Mid-sized Dutch architecture practice operating across residential, healthcare, and education segments. Comparable in team size, project types, and tender-driven public-sector client mix.
• Wissing Architecten: Dutch architecture firm based in Nijmegen/Gelderland region with comparable size and scope across residential, healthcare, and sustainable/circular design. Directly comparable as a regional Dutch mid-sized firm competing for the same housing corporation and municipal commissions.
• Kruit Architecten: Dutch mid-sized architecture firm with similar portfolio across residential, care, and education projects. Comparable in scale, regional focus, and client base (Dutch housing corporations and municipalities).
• LIAG architecten: Established Dutch architecture firm with residential, healthcare, and education portfolio. Similar mid-sized profile and Dutch public-sector client base.
• Tangram Architekten: Dutch architecture firm with comparable scale, focusing on housing, care, and education projects for housing corporations and municipalities. Directly comparable regional peer.
• RoosRos architecten: Dutch architecture firm collaborating with AGG on Almende College, with overlapping expertise in education and sustainable design. Comparable in scale and Dutch regional project focus.
• Geurst & Schulze architecten: Dutch mid-sized architecture firm focused on residential, healthcare, and sustainable/circular design. Strongly comparable as a regional Dutch peer with similar specialisation.

Emerging players

• MTD Landschapsarchitecten: Dutch landscape architecture firm with adjacent service overlap to AGG's landscape and urban-planning work. Comparable mid-sized Dutch practice serving similar public-sector clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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