What Alynia Architecten does

Alynia Architecten B.V. is a privately held Dutch architecture and advisory bureau founded in 1974 and headquartered in Leeuwarden, Friesland. The firm employs approximately 20+ staff organized around architect-directeur Gerry Meagher (with the firm since 1988) and serves housing corporations, municipalities, healthcare institutions, educational organizations, sports/recreation operators, commercial developers, and private clients across the Netherlands, with selective international work such as the Havant Sports Village feasibility study in the UK.

The firm's technical foundation is Building Information Modelling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit, adopted in 2009 with the Abe Lenstra Stadion expansion in Heerenveen and scaled into integral BIM project delivery from 2011 onward. More than 50 projects have since been executed using BIM processes, delivered at Level of Development 300 and 400, with shared 3D environments for structural engineers, steel suppliers, and contractors. Service categories span residential (social and free-sector housing, senior living, infill), sports and recreation (stadiums including Gelredome, swimming pools, multi-functional complexes), healthcare (mental health facilities, protected living), education (vocational schools, multi-functional accommodations), commercial/industrial (offices, industrial halls), and cultural/public buildings, with a Total Engineering offering that places Alynia as the single point of contact across external advisors.

Alynia generates revenue through professional services fees structured as hourly rates, fixed project fees, or percentage of construction cost, with employee compensation governed by the CAO for architectenbureaus. Projects are acquired through architectenselectie procedures, design competitions, and direct commissions, often in partnership with regional contractors such as Van Wijnen, Friso Bouwgroep, and Bouwbedrijf Lont. Market credibility is reinforced by BNA Erkend Bureau status (since 2016), more than 35 years of BNA membership, AIA affiliation, Circulair Friesland participation, and the 2017 Beste Strandpaviljoen van Nederland award. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Alynia Architecten

Legal name

Alynia Architecten B.V.

Website

https://alynia-architecten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alynia Architecten is a Dutch architecture and advisory bureau (founded 1974, Leeuwarden) delivering BIM-based design across residential, healthcare, education, sports, commercial, and public-sector projects for housing corporations, municipalities, and developers in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK), Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building information modelling
• BIM consulting
• Residential architecture
• Sports facility design

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeuwarden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural and Engineering Services: Fee-based professional services for architectural design, engineering, and project management. Revenue is generated through commissions on projects, with compensation based on architectural fee structures including hourly rates, fixed fees, or percentage of construction costs. The firm offers Total Engineering services as a single point of contact for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alynia Architecten is a Dutch architectural firm based in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, that provides full-scope architectural design, building information modelling (BIM), and consultancy services. The firm serves housing corporations, developers, municipalities, healthcare institutions, and private clients across sectors including residential, healthcare, education, sports and recreation, and commercial buildings, with a strong emphasis on Revit-based BIM workflows at LOD 300/400 detail levels.

Product overview

Alynia Architecten is an architecture and advisory firm with 50 years of experience offering a unified service portfolio centered on architectural design. The core offering consists of BIM Services (Building Information Modelling) using Revit software, which serves as the firm's technical foundation across all project types. Supporting service categories include Residential Projects (housing, apartments, senior living), Sports and Recreation Facilities (stadiums, swimming pools), Healthcare Facilities (care homes, mental health), Educational Buildings (schools, MFAs), and Commercial Buildings (offices). The firm demonstrates particular expertise in large-scale sports complexes and hotel/recreation projects with national and international scope. All services are delivered through a quality management system, with capabilities spanning from initial design through realization and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• BIM implementation reduces construction errors and accelerates building time through optimized process

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BNA (Bond Nederlandse Architecten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlynia Architecten has been a member of BNA for over 35 years and since 2016 holds the status of BNA Erkend Bureau (BNA Recognized Bureau). Gerry Meagher was a board member of BNA Kring Friesland from 2004 to 2010, including two years as chair. This membership provides industry recognition, professional networking, and access to industry standards and best practices.
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerry Meagher has been a member of AIA since 1988 and member of AIA Continental Europe chapter since 1991. Served on the board of AIA Continental Europe between 2005 and 2010. This international membership provides access to global architectural standards and networking.
• Circulair FrieslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlynia is a member of Circulair Friesland, an association with members from business, education, and government. The ambition is to have one of the most distinctive circular transition agendas in execution by 2025, supporting sustainable building practices.
• Club van 2018minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember since August 2017 of the Club van 2018, a broad network of companies supporting the objectives of the Culturele Hoofdstad 2018 (European Capital of Culture) organization, promoting regional culture and development.
• Tall Ships HarlingenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Tall Ships Races event in Harlingen. The event promotes the city of Harlingen, which was previously home to Alynia's office, supporting local community engagement.
• Erkend Leerplaats (Recognized Training Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized training company providing internship opportunities for MBO and HBO construction students from Friesland. Takes mentorship of young talent seriously, allowing students to gain experience across multiple facets of the profession.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Studio MAKS: Mid-size Dutch architecture firm with comparable portfolio in residential, healthcare, and public-sector projects, including BIM-enabled delivery. Comparable to Alynia in scale, project types, and Dutch regional focus.
• De Zwarte Hond: Mid-size Dutch architecture practice working across housing, healthcare, education, and public buildings. Comparable to Alynia in regional Dutch focus, multi-sector portfolio, and design competition-based go-to-market.
• cepezed: Dutch architecture firm recognized for technical, BIM-driven, and sustainability-focused design of offices, housing, and public buildings. Comparable to Alynia in its emphasis on integrated 3D workflows and engineering-led delivery.
• AAS Architecten: Dutch architecture firm active in residential, healthcare, and educational projects, with similar size and North-Netherlands presence. Closely comparable to Alynia in target client segments and project types.
• Powerhouse Company: Dutch architecture firm with comparable focus on residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments using integrated 3D design workflows. Comparable to Alynia in design quality, technology adoption, and mixed private/public client base.
• LIAG architecten: Dutch architecture firm with a similar portfolio spanning housing, healthcare, education, and public-sector projects. Comparable to Alynia in scale, client mix (housing corporations and municipalities), and project-based delivery model.
• KAW architecten: Mid-size Dutch architecture firm with strong residential and housing-corporation portfolio across the Netherlands. Closely comparable to Alynia in scale, sector mix, and BIM-enabled delivery for social and free-sector housing developers.

Broad incumbents

• MVRDV: Major Dutch architecture firm with broad portfolio in mixed-use, cultural, residential, and public-sector projects. Comparable to Alynia in sector coverage and Dutch origin but operates globally at much greater scale.
• UNStudio: Internationally recognized Dutch architecture firm with broad portfolio across commercial, residential, and public buildings, using advanced parametric and BIM-based design tools. Comparable to Alynia in technology adoption but operates at much larger scale and global footprint.
• Mecanoo: Large established Dutch architecture firm with deep portfolio in housing, healthcare, education, and sports/recreation including stadium work. Comparable to Alynia across all major service categories but at significantly greater scale and international reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alynia-architecten

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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