Archivolt Architecten

What Archivolt Architecten does

Archivolt Architecten is a privately held architecture firm founded in 1962 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, employing between 11 and 50 people. The firm specializes in the restoration of national monuments (Rijksmonumenten) and historic heritage buildings, alongside renovation, transformation (herbestemming), and new construction (nieuwbouw) for residential and utility buildings. It has held ERM (Erkende Restauratie Monumenten) certification since 2013, a national qualification that is effectively a gating credential for significant monument restoration work, and has won the Gulden Feniks and the 2019 Amsterdamse Nieuwbouw Prijs for projects including Het Schip and the Landlust housing complex.

The firm operates as an integral, multi-disciplinary design practice, using BIM (Building Information Modeling) as its coordination backbone, with 3D scanning for condition documentation and AI referenced as a supporting tool. All project information is consolidated in an open BIM model that integrates specifications and calculations, enabling the firm to coordinate complex restoration work with structural, building physics, installation, and cost advisors. Dedicated technical roles include a BIM Manager and restoration-specialist architects.

Commercially, Archivolt is a professional services firm that earns revenue from project-specific architectural fees for design, project preparation, execution supervision, and advisory work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per engagement. Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct client relationships, public tenders, and a portfolio-driven reputation. The client base is dominated by Dutch public-sector and semi-public institutional clients, including the Municipality of Amsterdam (Gemeente Amsterdam, Afdeling Vastgoed), housing corporations such as EigenHaard and Woonstichting Lieven de Key, and cultural and social organizations such as NV Hollandais and Stichting Combiwel Buurtwerk. Projects are multi-year and concentrated in the Amsterdam region, with limited recorded activity in Belgium and Uruguay.

Name

Archivolt Architecten

Legal name

Archivolt Architecten

Website

https://www.archivolt.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Archivolt Architecten is an Amsterdam-based architecture firm founded in 1962 that specializes in restoration, renovation, and transformation of monuments, heritage buildings, and residential and utility projects, primarily serving Dutch public-sector and housing corporation clients across multi-year engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Residential Remodelers (236118), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

Keywords

• Monument restoration services
• Heritage architecture design
• Building renovation services
• Adaptive reuse architecture
• Residential renovation design

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Full-service architectural engagements including design, project preparation, execution supervision, and advisory services for restoration, renovation, transformation, and new construction of buildings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Archivolt Architecten is a professional architecture firm that designs, restores, renovates, and transforms buildings, with a specialization in national monuments (Rijksmonumenten) and historic structures. Services span feasibility study, design, project preparation, execution supervision, and advisory, delivered through multidisciplinary design teams using BIM, 3D scanning, and traditional craftsmanship. The firm serves government, housing corporations, cultural institutions, and nonprofit clients primarily in the Netherlands.

Product overview

Archivolt Architecten is an architecture firm offering a portfolio of services including restoration, renovation, new construction (nieuwbouw), reinterpretation/herbestemming, and sustainability (verduurzaming) solutions for buildings ranging from monuments to new construction. The firm uses BIM (Building Information Modeling) in their restoration and renovation projects and combines traditional craftsmanship with modern methods such as 3D scans. As an architecture practice rather than a software product company, they do not offer distinct software products, modules, or named product offerings in a SaaS sense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monument Restoration (Restauratie) ERM-certified restoration of national monuments (Rijksmonumenten) and historic buildings, addressing preservation of historical values, technical challenges (salt damage, brickwork deterioration), and integration of modern requirements within historic fabric. Delivered for government, housing corporations, and cultural clients.
• Building Renovation (Renovatie) Full renovation services for residential complexes, social housing, and historic buildings, including casco restoration, interior redesign, and sustainability upgrades. Projects include the renovation of 81 rental homes at Het Schip and 48 homes at Spaarndammerplantsoen for EigenHaard.
• New Construction (Nieuwbouw) New construction (nieuwbouw) design services for utility buildings serving public functions, including healthcare, detention, education, and police facilities. Functional design meeting specific institutional requirements while maintaining quality and durability.
• Adaptive Reuse (Herbestemming) Adaptive reuse and repurposing of existing buildings for new functions while preserving monumental values. Monuments are treated as the ultimate form of circularity, finding appropriate new functions while balancing preservation with new use requirements.
• Sustainability Upgrades (Verduurzaming) Sustainability and energy efficiency improvements for residential buildings, monuments, and community facilities while maintaining architectural integrity. Includes energy efficiency improvements, comfort upgrades, and integration of modern sustainability standards within historic fabric.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 years of continuous operation since 1962
• +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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Van Milt RestaurateursminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdvisory partner for restoration projects, providing specialized restoration expertise alongside Archivolt's architectural services.
• Evers & PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and construction advisory partner collaborating on multidisciplinary design teams for various projects.
• LBP|SightminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCost advisory partner providing building cost advice as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Andy Janssen BouwkostenadviesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction cost advisory partner contributing to project teams for budget and cost management.
• VIACminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdvisory partner providing specialized consultancy services for restoration and renovation projects.
• Vastbouw OostminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for construction execution of Het Schip and Spaarndam projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wessel de Jonge Architecten: Dutch architecture practice specializing in restoration, renovation, and adaptive reuse of monumental and historic buildings. Directly comparable niche and client profile (public sector and housing corporations in the Netherlands).
• Braaksma & Roos Architecten: Amsterdam-based architecture practice with strong portfolio in monument restoration and heritage renovation. Similar ERM-level expertise and public-sector client base in the Netherlands.
• Bureau Polderman: Dutch heritage architecture firm focused on restoration and transformation of monuments. Comparable specialization in Rijksmonumenten and similar public/heritage clients.
• Van Hoogevest Architecten: Amsterdam-based firm active in restoration, renovation, and transformation of historic buildings, with comparable project types and public-sector engagement.
• DOK Architecten: Dutch architectural firm with significant portfolio in monumental restoration and adaptive reuse, including cultural and civic heritage projects in the Randstad region.
• Rapp+Rapp: Amsterdam architecture practice working across restoration, renovation, and new construction, including housing and cultural projects. Comparable client mix and Amsterdam focus.

Broad incumbents

• Benthem Crouwel Architects: Large established Dutch architecture firm with broad portfolio including cultural and public building work. Overlaps with Archivolt on public-sector building types but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Mecanoo: Major Dutch international architecture firm with portfolio including cultural, public, and residential projects. Competes with Archivolt for larger cultural and public commissions but is not specialized in monument restoration.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with significant heritage and built-environment practices in the Netherlands. Competes for public-sector restoration consultancy at larger scale and broader scope.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Large Dutch engineering and design consultancy active in heritage, building, and infrastructure projects. Crosses Archivolt at the intersection of restoration, sustainability, and public-sector advisory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/archivolt-architecten

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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