What B2 Architecten does

B2 Architecten is a Netherlands-based architectural firm providing full-service design across residential, educational, healthcare, commercial, and renovation/transformation projects. Founded in 2000 by Mathieu Bulkens (originally as Bulkens Architecten, rebranded to B2 Architecten in 2023 to reflect the Bulkens & Van de Braak partnership), the firm operates from Molenhoek and serves clients throughout the Netherlands. Its core offering spans architectural design from initial concept through construction completion, with documented projects including multi-family residential developments (Schuytgraaf 42 homes, Molenhoek-Zuid 55 homes, Heidepark St. Anna's Hoeve 22 homes), integrated children's centers and schools (IKC De Doornick, IKC Binnenste Buiten, De Verwondering, De Buut, De Uitdaging, De Vuurvogel), healthcare facilities (Haartse Hoeve 24 care rental homes for Pantein, Tandartspraktijk Oosterhout dental practice), and adaptive reuse projects (transformation of Sint Martinuskerk).

The firm's technical approach is built on Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology using open standards including BIM basis ILS, ISO 19650, IFC, and BCF, enabling multi-discipline collaboration on a shared 3D model. Additional technical capabilities include Virtual Reality for client visualization of pre-construction designs and 3D laser scanning for point-cloud documentation of existing buildings when drawings are unavailable. The team of 11 professionals comprises architects, technical designers and project leaders, a dedicated BIM coordinator, BIM modelers, an EP-W energy performance advisor, and office management, providing integrated architectural and engineering delivery. Registered with BNA and the Dutch Architectenregister, the firm holds industry-standard professional credentials.

B2 Architecten operates as a professional services partnership generating revenue through project-based fixed-fee contracts for architectural design, project management, and technical consulting. Pricing is quote-based per project scope and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract cadences tied to development timelines. The sales-led go-to-market relies on direct relationships, client referrals, project portfolio showcasing via the company website and LinkedIn, and professional networking, targeting project developers, municipalities, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and private individuals. The firm is independently owned with no external funding, no parent company, and no PE backing; Mathieu Bulkens stepped back from daily leadership in 2023 with partner Koen van de Braak assuming primary operating control alongside partner Frank Joosten.

Name

B2 Architecten

Legal name

B2 Architecten

Website

https://b2architecten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

B2 Architecten is a Dutch architectural firm of 11 professionals providing full-service design for residential, educational, healthcare, commercial, and renovation projects across the Netherlands, using open-standards BIM methodology, Virtual Reality visualization, and 3D laser scanning capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• BIM methodology
• Residential architecture
• Educational facility design
• Healthcare architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Molenhoek

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. Architecture and Design Services: Project-based professional services for architecture, design, and engineering across residential, educational, healthcare, commercial, and renovation sectors. Revenue is generated through fixed-fee contracts for design services, project management, and technical consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

B2 Architecten is a Netherlands-based architecture firm delivering full-service architectural design — from feasibility and concept development to technical detailing and on-site supervision — for residential, commercial, healthcare, and educational buildings. The firm applies a BIM-based methodology supported by VR visualization and 3D laser scanning, enabling highly accurate renovation work and collaborative design reviews.

Product overview

B2 Architecten is an experienced and versatile Dutch architecture and engineering firm offering a unified portfolio of services centered on architectural design. The core offering comprises architectural design services for residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and mixed-use projects, supported by BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology that enables collaborative digital design. Additional capabilities include Virtual Reality visualization and 3D Laser Scanning services. The firm operates primarily in the Netherlands with a team of eleven professionals including architects and engineers, serving clients from initial concept through construction completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design — covering feasibility, concept development, technical detailing, and on-site architectural supervision — delivered to clients in the residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare sectors. The service is organized around a BIM-first methodology, with Open BIM collaboration, VR design reviews, and 3D laser scanning used to ensure buildable, future-proof designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced design and construction errors through early BIM-based error detection and resolution
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Fixed 3D Scanning PartnerssupportingTechnology or IntegrationB2 Architecten works with several fixed and knowledgeable partners for 3D laser scanning of buildings when drawings or models are unavailable. Scans generate point clouds used to create accurate 3D models, reducing design and construction errors.
• Van Benthem OntwerpsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design collaboration on the MFC Oelbroeck project, combining architectural and interior design expertise for multi-functional center developments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KOW Architectuur: Dutch architecture firm specializing in housing, education, and healthcare facilities with a similar team-scale and direct-client engagement model. Comparable on primary verticals and regional coverage.
• VMX Architects: Mid-sized Dutch architecture practice delivering residential, education, and transformation projects across the Netherlands. Directly comparable on client mix (developers, municipalities) and project scale.
• cepezed: Dutch architecture firm of comparable scale based in Delft, similarly focused on practical, executable design with sustainability and BIM emphasis. Closely comparable on size, methodology, and Dutch-market orientation.
• Team V Architectuur: Amsterdam-based Dutch architecture firm with overlapping expertise in education, housing, and adaptive reuse. Similar project typology and municipal client base to B2 Architecten.
• De Zwarte Hond: Mid-sized Dutch architecture firm working on housing, education, and public buildings with emphasis on sustainable design. Comparable on regional client base and project typologies.
• LIAG architecten: Dutch architecture practice with strong presence in residential, education, and healthcare sectors. Direct competitor for similar IKC and residential developer mandates.
• AGS architecten: Dutch architecture firm operating in residential, healthcare, and education with a comparable mid-sized team and direct developer/municipality engagement model.
• Van Benthem Ontwerp: Dutch interior and architecture design firm that already collaborates with B2 Architecten (MFC Oelbroeck). Directly comparable on multi-functional community buildings and interior-architecture delivery in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• Mecanoo: Major Dutch architecture firm with deep experience in education, housing, and public buildings. Competes for the same Dutch municipal and developer commissions but at significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Benthem Crouwel Architects: Larger established Dutch architecture practice with broader portfolio across cultural, public, and residential buildings. Competes for higher-budget public mandates but operates at a larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/b2architecten

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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