What VG Architecten does

VG Architecten is a privately held Dutch architecture and engineering firm established circa 1934 in Sas van Gent, Zeeland. Operating from the historic 1647 monument 'De Hertog van Marlborough', the firm employs 14 individuals and provides four integrated disciplines under one roof: architecture, structural engineering (constructie), interior architecture, and building advisory services. Its project portfolio spans 'stoel tot stad' — from chairs and beach pavilions to multi-story urban residential blocks, schools, healthcare facilities, offices, and heritage restorations — with featured works including De Kampanje (Terneuzen, 2022), the Cuyperskerk repurposing (2019), and the restoration of De Hertog van Marlborough itself.

The firm's underlying technology stack centers on BIM (Building Information Modeling) and standard architectural design software, with BIM drawing capability highlighted as a core competency. All projects are delivered on a project-based, commission-by-commission basis with no publicly disclosed pricing; revenue derives from one-time project fees across residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare segments. Customer concentration is diversified across private homeowners, housing corporations (e.g., L'escaut, Woonstichting Hulst), and municipalities within the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen region.

Commercially, VG Architecten operates a sales-led, direct-engagement GTM with no public marketing spend, relying on ~90 years of regional reputation and word-of-mouth in Zeeland. Ownership is management-led under a two-person directorate formed in 2019 (Guido Goethals and Dennis van Leeuwen); no external investors, funding rounds, or parent entities are disclosed. The firm is co-directed by its two architects, with a leadership pipeline reinforced by recent hires from TU Delft, TU Eindhoven, and HZ Middelburg.

Name

VG Architecten

Legal name

VG Architecten

Website

https://vgarchitecten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VG Architecten is a privately held Dutch regional architecture firm founded circa 1934 in Sas van Gent, Zeeland, employing 14 people to deliver architecture, structural engineering, interior design, and building advisory services across residential, educational, healthcare, and public projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• Architectural services
• Structural engineering
• Interior architecture
• Building advisory
• Heritage restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sas Van Gent

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 Services: Project-based architectural services including design, construction, and advisory work for residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare projects in Zeeland.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

VG Architecten is a Zeeland-based architectural firm offering an integrated service platform combining four core disciplines: architecture (Architectuur), structural engineering (Constructie), interior architecture (Interieurarchitectuur), and building advisory (Bouwkundige Advisering). The firm delivers projects from 'stoel tot stad' (chair to city) scale, spanning residential homes, apartment complexes, schools, healthcare facilities, offices, hospitality venues, and public infrastructure, with particular expertise in renovation and restoration of historical monuments.

Product overview

VG Architecten is an architecture and engineering firm based in Sas van Gent, Zeeland, operating for nearly 90 years with a team of 14 individuals. The firm offers a unified service platform combining four core disciplines: Architecture (Architectuur), Structural Engineering (Constructie), Interior Architecture (Interieurarchitectuur), and Building Advisory Services (Bouwkundige Advisering). Projects range from 'stoel tot stad' (chair to city) — spanning residential homes, apartment complexes, schools, healthcare facilities, offices, hospitality venues, and public infrastructure. The firm is particularly active in the Zeeland region, with featured projects including De Kampanje (multifunctional complex), Kindcentrum De Steiger (child center), De Hertog van Marlborough restoration, various villa designs, beach pavilions, and urban residential developments. Their portfolio demonstrates expertise in renovation, restoration of historical monuments, sustainable design, and landscape-integrated architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectuur (Architecture) Full-service architectural design covering residential, commercial, public, and hospitality projects throughout the Zeeland region, from initial concept to construction oversight.
• Constructie (Structural Engineering) Structural engineering services providing construction technical expertise and load-bearing design for buildings and renovations.
• Interieurarchitectuur (Interior Architecture) Interior architectural design services for spatial planning, material selection, and interior aesthetics optimization.
• Bouwkundige Advisering (Building Advisory) Building technical advisory services providing expert consultation on construction methods, regulations, and renovation strategies.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stichting Hospice Zeeuwsch-VlaanderenminorOthersCharitable partnership where VG Architecten selects an annual good cause to support. For 2026, they chose Stichting Hospice Zeeuwsch-Vlaanderen, which supports people in the final phase of life and provides a warm, homely environment. The contribution is funded through a 'good cause meter' that fills with a fixed amount for each new project undertaken.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• cepezed: Dutch integrated architecture and structural engineering firm of comparable scale with strong BIM and engineering-in-house approach; directly comparable on the integrated design + engineering service model that VG Architecten also runs.
• de Architekten Cie. Amsterdam-based architecture firm with a broad residential, commercial, and urban portfolio; comparable full-service Dutch design practice serving the Netherlands.
• Studio MAKS: Dutch architecture practice with comparable scale and project typology in housing, public, and renovation work in the Netherlands.
• KAW: Dutch architecture firm of comparable regional-mid scale, working across housing, healthcare, and education — directly comparable to VG Architecten's primary project mix.
• KCAP: Dutch architecture and urban planning firm covering housing, mixed-use, and public buildings; comparable scope and similar Dutch operating context.
• ZUS (Zones Urbaines Sensibles): Rotterdam-based architecture and urbanism practice with similar Dutch regional focus and a portfolio spanning residential, public, and adaptive-reuse projects.
• Inbo: Mid-sized Dutch architecture and engineering consultancy covering housing, healthcare, and public-sector projects; similar in scope and integrated offering to VG.
• Geurst & Schulze: Dutch architecture firm with similar small-to-mid size and comparable residential, restoration, and public-sector focus in the Netherlands.
• Bureau Polderman: Dutch architecture and urban design practice of similar scale, working on housing, public, and landscape-integrated projects comparable to VG Architecten's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Mecanoo: Large, established Dutch architecture firm with a similarly diverse portfolio including education, housing, and heritage projects; broader geographic reach but the same full-service Dutch design practice category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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