JIKA-CZ

What JIKA-CZ does

JIKA-CZ is a Czech architectural and engineering studio headquartered in Hradec Králové, founded in 1998 by Jiří Slánský. The firm delivers comprehensive building design services spanning architecture, construction design, building physics, and technical building equipment (TZB) using BIM technology and ARCHICAD software. Its portfolio is organized around six building categories: healthcare facilities, research and experimental buildings, sports facilities, civic and public buildings, residential developments, and industrial facilities. The studio operates through three specialized teams (healthcare, research, and general/sports buildings) plus a TZB technical equipment section, each led by experienced architects with professional chamber (ČKA, ČKAIT) certifications.

The firm's client base is concentrated in the Czech public and institutional sector, including hospitals (FN Hradec Králové, IKEM, Oblastní nemocnice Náchod, Nemocnice Na Homolce), universities (Univerzita Karlova), municipalities (Hradec Králové, Pardubice), and government agencies (NÚKIB). Projects are acquired through architectural competitions, direct commissions, and repeat institutional business. The studio's portfolio includes notable achievements such as the first superaseptic operating room with antibacterial glass technology in the Czech Republic (IKEM, 2016-2017), 1st place in an international competition for the FN Hradec Králové surgical pavilion, and a finalist design for the National Cyber Security Office (NÚKIB) campus in Brno. The firm holds VYHRAZENÉ security clearance from the Czech National Security Office, enabling work on sensitive government projects.

JIKA-CZ operates as a privately held, founder-owned professional services firm with 11-50 employees. Revenue is generated through project-based fixed-fee contracts for design services, with project quotation-based pricing and no published rate cards. The firm is a member of CACE (Czech Association of Consulting Engineers), the Czech guarantor for FIDIC methodology, and applies FIDIC standards in project preparation. Geographic operations are concentrated in the Czech Republic across multiple cities, with ongoing multi-year engagements such as the Bedrnovo Chirurgické centrum (2018-2026) signaling a substantial backlog in healthcare infrastructure. The firm follows a horizontal segmentation approach across its six building categories rather than vertical specialization.

Name

JIKA-CZ

Legal name

JIKA-CZ

Website

https://jika-cz.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JIKA-CZ is a Czech architectural and engineering studio founded in 1998 that delivers comprehensive design services across healthcare, research, sports, civic, residential, and industrial buildings using BIM technology, primarily serving Czech public institutions and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Engineering Design Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Healthcare facility design
• Building information modeling
• Research facility architecture
• Construction design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hradec Kralove

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural and Engineering Services: Professional services revenue generated from architecture, design, construction design, building physics, and technical building equipment (TZB) services. Projects are delivered for public and private sector clients including hospitals, universities, municipalities, and industrial companies. Revenue is project-based, typically through fixed-fee contracts for design services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JIKA-CZ is a Czech architectural and engineering studio providing comprehensive design services across healthcare facilities, sports facilities, civic buildings, research/experimental buildings, industrial facilities, and residential developments. Services include architecture, construction design, building physics, and technical building equipment (TZB), delivered using BIM methodology with ARCHICAD software and FIDIC standards. The studio operates through three specialized atelier teams plus a TZB section.

Product overview

JIKA-CZ is a Czech architectural and engineering studio offering comprehensive design services across multiple building categories. The company operates as a single integrated practice rather than a platform-with-modules architecture. Its portfolio consists of seven core service offerings: Healthcare Facility Design (zdravotnické stavby), Sports Facility Design (sportovní stavby), Civil Building Design (občanské stavby), Research Facility Design (stavby pro vědu a výzkum), Industrial Building Design (průmyslové stavby), Residential Building Design (stavby pro bydlení), and Building Technical Equipment services (TZB). The studio also provides Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology services as part of its project delivery. The services are delivered through three specialized atelier teams focused on healthcare, experimental/research buildings, and general civil/sports construction, plus one TZB technical equipment team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthcare Facility Design (Zdravotnické stavby) Architectural design and engineering services for healthcare facilities including hospitals, surgical centers, emergency pavilions, and medical imaging centers. The studio specializes in complex medical construction projects requiring advanced aseptic environments and state-of-the-art medical equipment integration, serving hospitals and medical institutions in the Czech Republic.
• Sports Facility Design (Sportovní stavby) Design services for sports facilities including football stadiums, multi-purpose sports halls, recreation centers, and athletic training complexes. Projects range from competitive sports venues to community recreation facilities for municipalities and sports organizations.
• Civil and Public Building Design (Občanské stavby) Design services for civic and public buildings including libraries, schools, municipal infrastructure, and urban public spaces. Projects focus on revitalizing public environments and creating functional community spaces for municipalities and public institutions.
• Research Facility Design (Stavby pro vědu a výzkum) Specialized architectural services for experimental buildings and research centers. Projects include unique facilities such as university research pavilions, archives, and world-unique experimental buildings requiring highly specific technical solutions for universities, the Czech Academy of Sciences, and research institutions.
• Industrial Building Design (Průmyslové stavby) Design services for complex industrial facilities including manufacturing plants, power plants, and innovative production facilities. Projects often involve high technological complexity and innovative construction methods for industrial clients.
• Residential Building Design (Stavby pro bydlení) Architectural design services for residential buildings including apartment complexes, housing estates, and residential quarters. Projects include urban housing developments ranging from individual buildings to entire city districts for developers and municipalities.
• BIM (Building Information Modeling) Services Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology services for project design and building management. BIM enables efficient application during construction and building administration, providing comprehensive digital representation of building projects using ARCHICAD software.
• TZB (Technical Building Equipment) Engineering Specialized engineering services covering building water management, sanitary engineering, central heating, cooling systems, ventilation and air conditioning. Provided as an integrated part of comprehensive building design through a dedicated TZB section.

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• EBC (European Business Centre)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Collaboration on new pavilion for Institute of Experimental Medicine of Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague. JIKA-CZ + EBC team included Ing. arch Michal Milalčík, Ing. arch. Jana Strachotova, Petra Vohralíková, Ing. Jan Zachoval, and Jiří Slánský.
• Akad. arch. David VávrastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Collaboration on Městská knihovna v Hradci Králové project - revitalization of the Vertex factory, the first reinforced concrete building in Hradec Králové. Collaboration took place in the spirit of 'Šumná města' and 'Česká soda' documentary series.
• ČKA (Česká komora architektů)coreOthersProfessional chamber membership required for architectural practice in Czech Republic. Individual members of JIKA-CZ hold membership in ČKA.
• ČKAIT (Česká komora autorizovaných inženýrů a technických členů)coreOthersProfessional chamber membership for authorized engineers and technical experts. Individual JIKA-CZ team members hold membership in ČKAIT.
• CACE (Czech Association of Consulting Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCACE is the Czech guarantor for FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers). JIKA-CZ is a member and applies FIDIC methodology in project preparation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Projektil Architekti: Czech architectural studio specializing in civic, cultural, and public-sector buildings. Comparable as a similarly positioned Czech firm competing for institutional clients and competition-driven project wins.
• A69 architekti: Czech architectural studio of comparable size operating across civic, residential, and commercial building design. Directly comparable as a similarly sized Czech firm competing for institutional and developer-led projects in the same domestic market.
• K4 a.s. Czech engineering and architecture firm offering comprehensive building design services including TZB and construction preparation. Closely comparable as a Czech multi-discipline architecture/engineering firm with similar service offering.
• CMC Architects: Czech architectural studio with practice across residential, public, and commercial buildings. Comparable as a same-market Czech peer competing for similar institutional and developer commissions.
• Atelier 111 (now DADA): Czech architectural studio working on residential, public, and institutional projects. Comparable as a same-market peer of similar scale competing for Czech institutional clients.

Broad incumbents

• Baumschlager Eberle Architekten: International architecture firm with strong European presence in healthcare, research, residential, and commercial sectors. Comparable in healthcare and research facility expertise and BIM methodology adoption, though larger in scale and geographic reach.
• HPP Architects (Czech practice): International architectural firm with significant Czech practice covering healthcare, sports, education, and public-sector projects. Comparable as a competitor in Czech institutional architecture, though operating at larger scale with broader portfolio.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): International architecture firm with research, cultural, and institutional portfolio. Comparable in innovative research and experimental facility design methodology, though at vastly larger scale and global footprint.
• Populous (sports architecture): Global architecture firm specializing in sports venues including football stadiums and arenas. Directly comparable to JIKA-CZ's sports facility practice, particularly relevant to the Pardubice football stadium project, though at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Stavba pro život (Building design firms collective): Czech industry collective / association representing design and engineering studios. Relevant ecosystem peer as the firm participates in Czech architectural competitions through such institutional channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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