What Rodeo Architects does

Rodeo Architects is a Norwegian interdisciplinary architecture and urban planning firm founded in 2007 and headquartered at Youngstorget 2A in Oslo. The firm delivers architectural design, urban planning, landscape architecture, social-science research, and community participation services under proprietary frameworks including "Nærhetsbyen" (City of Proximity), "Fellesskapsarkitektur" (Community Architecture), and Doughnut Economics. The practice is organised around four core service areas — building, planning, research, and involvement — that operate together as connected disciplines rather than siloed offerings. Rodeo serves Norwegian municipal and government clients (Sarpsborg kommune, Bydel Alna, Bydel Gamle Oslo, Deichman via OBOS, NRK), private property developers and enterprises (KLP Eiendom, OBOS, Selvaag Bolig, HAV Eiendom, Unity Arena/Telenor), and a smaller pool of private residential clients, with project sizes ranging from 1,500 sqm neighbourhood libraries to 208,000 sqm urban development masterplans.

The firm operates on a professional services revenue model, earning project-based fees for architectural and planning engagements from feasibility through construction documentation. Project acquisition is predominantly sales-led: Rodeo wins work through Norwegian public architectural competitions (e.g., NRK HQ, Sarpsborg bibliotek, Mot Vågen in Bergen), direct commissions from repeat private clients, and consortium bids with engineering and design partners (Nordic Office of Architecture, CF Møller, Kristin Jarmund Architects, A-lab, Norconsult, COWI). Pricing is quoted on a per-project basis and is not publicly disclosed; engagement scope, complexity, and client requirements drive fees.

Rodeo's operating model is anchored by an ecosystem built around Byens Tak — a rooftop bar and meeting venue co-operated with Fuglen on the firm's premises, now joined by the ground-floor Byens Gulv in Folketeaterpassasjen and a curated Byens Sak events programme. The firm holds Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse) certification, awarded in 2025, and has been a partner in the Oslo municipality's Næring for klima climate initiative since 2017. Ownership is a partnership concentrated among multiple named partners (including co-founders Henning Sunde and Ivar Lyngner, Managing Director Jørn Are Vigestad Berge, and partners Timon Linderud, Thao Nguyen, Magnus Jørgensen, Anne Gjesdal Bjørndal, Ingrid Roalsø, Rune Stangeland, and Cecilia "Cia" Carlsson); no institutional investors or public listing are evidenced in the source material.

Name

Rodeo Architects

Legal name

Rodeo Architects

Website

https://rodeo-arkitekter.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rodeo Architects is an Oslo-headquartered interdisciplinary architecture and urban planning firm that delivers integrated design, planning, social-science research, and participatory community engagement for Norwegian municipalities, property developers, and public institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Urban Planning Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban planning consulting
• Landscape architecture services
• Participatory community planning
• Sustainable urban development

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural and Planning Services: Rodeo generates revenue through fees for architectural design services, urban planning, landscape architecture, and social science consulting across all project phases—from feasibility studies and concept development through to construction documentation and project completion.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rodeo Architects provides professional architecture and urban planning services across all project phases, from feasibility studies and concept development through to construction documentation. Its core offerings span building design, large-scale strategic urban planning, landscape architecture, social science research, and participatory community engagement, delivered as an integrated interdisciplinary practice to municipalities, government agencies, and private real estate developers in Norway.

Product overview

Rodeo Architects is a professional services firm offering integrated architecture, urban planning, research, and community participation services. The firm operates as a unified practice where their four core service areas—architecture and building, planning, research, and participation/involvement—work together as interconnected disciplines. Their approach emphasizes social consciousness, sustainability, and democratic participation in all projects. The firm was founded in 2007 and is based in Oslo, Norway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Byens Tak: A bar and meeting place for urban culture and architecture, co-operated by Rodeo and Fuglen. During the day it serves as part of Rodeo Architects' office; in the evenings it opens to the public as an event venue and bar.

Products and services

• Architecture and Building Services Full architectural design services for buildings in urban environments, from concept development through to construction documentation, covering dense urban sites, suburbs, exhibition spaces, gardens, and interventions within existing structures. Delivered to municipalities, government agencies, and private developers.
• Urban Planning Services Multidisciplinary urban planning services ranging from large-scale strategic planning to regulatory plans and public space design, with a sociological and psychological focus on quality of life for users and the wider community. Delivered to municipalities, government agencies, and private developers.
• Research Services Social science research combining intuitive and creative design aspects with evidence-based and academic perspectives, generating knowledge that increases the firm's ability to create added value in projects.
• Participation and Community Engagement Services Design and facilitation of participatory planning processes and community involvement programs that generate democratic legitimacy and community buy-in for projects. Processes are tailored to the specific context based on a deep understanding of place, people, and culture.
• Transformation Services Specialized services for transforming and repurposing existing buildings, preserving and developing their qualities and viewing existing structures as enrichment for new projects. Applied to libraries, cultural centers, arenas, and urban districts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sarpsborg bibliotek received 14,701 visitors in the weeks following its opening in November 2024, with highly positive public feedback.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Næring for klimaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Since 2017, Rodeo has been a partner in Næring for klima, a collaboration between Oslo municipality and businesses in the Oslo region focused on climate action and sustainable urban development.
• Byens TakcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerByens Tak is a bar and meeting place for architecture and urban culture operated jointly by Rodeo and Fuglen, located on the rooftop of Rodeo's office at Youngstorget. It serves as both a community platform and client engagement venue, hosting events on architecture and urban culture. Byens Tak is also a joint commercial venture with Håkon Moslet as Managing Director.
• Nordic Office of ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic Office of Architecture partnered with Rodeo and Arup for the NRK HQ competition at Normannsløkka, Oslo. Nordic Office served as the primary architecture lead with Rodeo contributing to the team.
• Natural StateminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNatural State collaborated with Rodeo on the development of Byens Tak, providing expertise in the renovation and transformation of the space.
• A-lab, Adept, LPO, Vandkunsten, NorconsultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRodeo is part of a multi-firm team with A-lab, Adept, LPO, Vandkunsten, and Norconsult for the Grønlikaia development project, contributing urban planning and circular economy expertise.
• Kristin Jarmund Architects, C.F. Møller ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborators on the Oslo Horisont (BG14B) project, working together on the urban concept and zoning plan for the area near Oslo Central Station.
• White Architects, Marius GrønningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with White Architects (SE) and Marius Grønning on the strategic plan for Oslo's 9km Harbour Promenade, a pivotal project in the Fjord City development.
• CF Møller, Asplan ViakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CF Møller and Asplan Viak on the Viken Fylkeshus prequalified competition, with Asplan Viak as environmental consultant.
• Rebuilding, Barratt Due Institute of Music, Dyrebar Omsorg, CSR ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-disciplinary team for Marienlyst Fauna project including Rebuilding, Barratt Due Institute of Music (classical music education), Dyrebar Omsorg (visiting farm), and CSR Consulting.
• Lala TøyenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Lala Tøyen on the Bilfritt byliv (Car-Free City Life) Action Plan for Oslo municipality, developing strategies for increasing city life and reducing car dependency in Oslo's city centre.
• SO-LA, ZeniskminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with landscape architects SO-LA and lighting designers Zenisk on the Parkløft Tøyen project to upgrade 11 small parks and squares in Oslo.
• Asplan Viak, Sanden+Hodnekvam, Zenisk, Studio HolmedalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-disciplinary team including Asplan Viak, Sanden+Hodnekvam, Zenisk, and Studio Holmedal for the Mot Vågen project in Bergen, winning all three prizes in the competition.
• FuglencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuglen partnered with Rodeo to create Byens Tak, a joint venture bar and event venue for architecture and urban culture. Fuglen also partnered with Rodeo on Byens Gulv, available to all on the ground floor of Folketeaterpassasjen.
• NorconsultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorconsult partnered with Rodeo on the IC Fredrikstad project, providing engineering expertise for the new railway station and urban development.
• COWIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOWI partnered with Rodeo on the Sandvika Sjøfront feasibility study for the future development of Sandvika's seafront in Bærum municipality.
• Statsbygg, University of Tromsø (UiT), Harstad municipality, Student Association, tegn_3minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-party collaboration with Statsbygg, University of Tromsø, Harstad municipality, the Student Association, and tegn_3 on the Harstad Campus feasibility study and strategic masterplan.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Snøhetta: Oslo-headquartered interdisciplinary architecture and design firm. Comparable to Rodeo as a Norwegian practice combining architecture, landscape, urbanism, and brand design, but operating at significantly larger scale with a global project portfolio.
• Henning Larsen Architects: Copenhagen-based architecture and urbanism practice with strong Nordic public-sector portfolio. Comparable to Rodeo in combining architecture, landscape, and urban planning for cultural and civic clients, though at significantly larger scale.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Internationally recognised Danish architecture firm. Comparable to Rodeo in pursuing large-scale urban and cultural commissions across the Nordics, though operating at substantially larger scale and global reach.

Direct peers

• A-lab: Oslo-based architecture studio. Comparable to Rodeo as a Norwegian peer in large-scale urban masterplanning; the two firms are part of the same multi-disciplinary consortium on the Grønlikaia development.
• Nordic Office of Architecture: Oslo-based architecture firm with overlapping public and commercial commissions. Directly comparable to Rodeo: the two firms competed head-to-head on the NRK Normannsløkka HQ competition, with Nordic Office leading the winning team and Rodeo contributing.
• White Arkitekter: Swedish/Nordic architecture firm with strong public-sector and masterplanning practice. Comparable to Rodeo through their direct collaboration on the Oslo Harbour Promenade strategic plan, with overlapping client and project typologies.
• Reiulf Ramme Arkitekter: Oslo-based architecture studio of similar size and design-led orientation. Comparable to Rodeo in serving Norwegian public-sector and cultural clients with award-winning projects rooted in context and materiality.
• Lund Hagem Arkitekter: Norwegian architecture firm with parallel public-sector and cultural portfolio. Comparable to Rodeo in delivering libraries, civic buildings, and residential projects across Norway with a design-quality reputation.
• C.F. Møller Architects: Danish/Nordic architecture firm active across public buildings, urbanism, and landscape. Comparable to Rodeo through parallel collaborations on Oslo Horisont (BG14B) and Viken Fylkeshus, with similar Nordic public-sector client mix.
• Kristin Jarmund Arkitekter: Established Norwegian architecture studio. Comparable to Rodeo as a direct collaborator on the Oslo Horisont (BG14B) urban concept and zoning plan, with overlapping expertise in Norwegian civic and commercial commissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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