1010 architecture urbanism

What 1010 architecture urbanism does

1010 architecture urbanism is a Brussels-based design office founded in 2012 by partners Bert Gellynck and Nadia Casabella. The firm delivers architecture, urbanism, landscape, and public space design services for public-sector clients across Belgium, with a secondary footprint in Rotterdam through research partnerships with the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR). Its practice is built on a research-based methodology that integrates academic inquiry, participatory design processes with local communities, and circular economy principles into spatial and urban planning projects. The team of six — two partners and four collaborators — operates as a compact studio that has delivered more than 30 projects ranging from master plans (Park Groot Schijn, Innovative Cityport Antwerp) and public square redesigns (Molenwest Square, De Coninckplein) to mobility transition research (Anders Mobiel) and climate adaptation studies (Platform C).

The firm has no proprietary software, AI tooling, or technology platform; its core product is professional design services delivered through public competition tenders, direct commissions from government agencies, and research partnerships with academic and policy institutions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per project based on scope, with revenues entirely dependent on winning tenders and retaining framework relationships. Recognition includes the Brussels Architecture Prize 2021 (1st Prize, Public Space) and the Vlaamse Planningsprijs 2010, alongside recurring inclusion in IABR biennials and publications in A+, Ruimte, and OASE. The business model is a founder-owned Belgian bv with no external investment, no subsidiaries, and no publicly disclosed financial metrics.

Name

1010 architecture urbanism

Legal name

1010 architecture urbanism bv

Website

https://1010au.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

1010 architecture urbanism is a Brussels-based design studio of six that delivers research-based architecture, urbanism, and landscape design exclusively for public-sector clients across Belgium and Rotterdam. Founded in 2012 by Bert Gellynck and Nadia Casabella, it competes through biennial visibility, academic partnerships, and award-recognized built work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Urban Planning Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Cities, Urban Development & Green Infrastructure (BPADALAL), Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Urban planning
• Public space design
• Landscape architecture
• Master planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Urban Planning Services: Professional services revenue from commissioned architecture and urbanism projects for public sector clients including municipalities, provinces, regional governments, and government agencies. Projects include master planning, landscape design, public space design, and spatial research.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

1010 architecture urbanism is a Brussels-based design office providing professional architecture and urbanism services for public sector clients. The firm delivers master planning, public space design, landscape architecture, urban renewal planning, and research-by-design trajectories across Belgium and Rotterdam. Its practice is distinguished by a research-based, participatory methodology that integrates environmental systems and circular economy principles with spatial design.

Product overview

1010 architecture urbanism is a Brussels-based design office offering professional architecture and urbanism services. The firm operates as a single unified practice rather than a platform-with-modules structure. Its portfolio spans architecture, urban planning, landscape design, public space design, and research-by-design trajectories. Notable named offerings include the Re:Work Master Class (2012-2014), Urban Renewal Contracts (CRU/SVC), and various research projects such as Anders Mobiel (mobility transition), Woluwe Waterland (water management), and Circular City Ports (circular economy). The practice does not offer software products, APIs, or AI-enabled tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture and Urbanism Design Services
• Research-by-Design Trajectories
• Urban Renewal Contracts (CRU/SVC)
• Master Planning Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Brussels Architecture Prize 2021, 1st prize, category Public Space for Molenwest Square
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and supporting.

• BOOM LandscapecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration partner on numerous projects including De Coninckplein (Roeselare), Park Groot Schijn (Antwerp), Stiemerbeek Valley (Genk), T.O.P. Noordrand, and various other landscape and urban design projects.
• D+A ConsultcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration partner on water management and landscape projects including Zennebeemden, Water Route (Forêt), and other hydrological and spatial planning initiatives.
• TML (Transport & Mobility Leuven)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for mobility research projects including Anders Mobiel (Merelbeke mobility transition) and BOOM station masterplan, bringing transportation expertise to urban design projects.
• Meneer de LeeuwsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in Anders Mobiel mobility research project, contributing to research on alternative mobility solutions in peri-urban contexts.
• Mariska Vogel & Ronald van der HeijdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partners for IABR projects including M4H+ circular economy research in Rotterdam, working together on circular area development and stakeholder engagement.
• GRUE, Osmos & BRATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration team for PADMAX (Maximilian-Vergote district) project in Brussels, working together on spatial development planning and design research.
• IDEA ConsultimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Buda+ project (spatial vision for Brussels-Vilvoorde-Machelen area), providing strategic consultation and analysis.
• Witteveen+BossupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and consulting partner for Buda+ and M4H+ projects, contributing technical expertise in water management and urban development.
• DRIFT (Chris)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Innovatieve Stadshaven (Innovative Cityport Antwerp) project, contributing expertise in transition dynamics and stakeholder processes.
• FALLLOW ArchitecturesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for 'Urban Nature' proposal selected for BWMSTR Label, working together on nature-inclusive urban design.
• GRUEsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Urban Nature BWMSTR Label proposal and PADMAX project, focused on innovative urban design approaches.
• IABR (International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership through multiple editions (2014, 2016, 2018+2020) for research-by-design projects on circular economy in Rotterdam City Port (M4H) and other locations.
• Architecture Workroom Brussels (AWB)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Circular City Ports exploratory research, contributing to research on circular economy trajectories for port cities.
• Circular Flanders / OVAMsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partners for Circular City Ports research, providing institutional support and alignment with circular economy policy agenda.
• Güller Güller architecture urbanismsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for ex-NATO spatial and programmatic design research, contributing to urban development vision for the Leopold III site.
• Buck ConsultantssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting partner for ex-NATO project, contributing expertise in spatial planning and development strategies.
• GRAU architectensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic and research partner for Re:Work master class on urban economy, contributing to discussions on design research and policy.
• LoUIsE (ULB)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Re:Work master class on urban economy and living-working relationships in Brussels.
• Cosmopolis (VUB)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for Re:Work master class and Nadia Casabella's transition from academia to practice.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SWECO: Large Nordic engineering, design, and consulting firm with a substantial Benelux presence delivering urban planning, landscape, mobility, and circular-economy services to public clients. Overlaps 1010's offerings as a much larger, multidisciplinary incumbent.
• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy with a large urbanism, landscape, and master-planning practice serving public clients worldwide. Competes with 1010 on large public mandates but as a broad, multidisciplinary incumbent rather than a specialist boutique.

Direct peers

• Studio MAKS: Rotterdam/Dutch urbanism and architecture studio working on public space, master plans, and research-by-design for public clients. Similar scale and methodology to 1010 with a focus on systemic and participatory urban design.
• 51N4e: Brussels-based architecture and urbanism practice that, like 1010, focuses on research-driven, publicly commissioned projects. The two firms have even co-occurred on the BWMSTR Label shortlist for the 'Urban Nature' proposal, indicating closely overlapping briefs, scale, and client base.
• LOLA Landscape Architects: Rotterdam-based landscape and urbanism practice working on innovative, research-led public space and park projects across Europe. Strong overlap with 1010 on circular economy, climate adaptation, and participatory design approaches.
• KCAP Architects & Planners: Rotterdam-headquartered practice specialising in urban planning, master planning, and public space for cities and public clients across Europe. Direct overlap with 1010's master-planning, mobility, and circular-economy urbanism work in the Benelux market.
• POSAD Spatial Strategies: Dutch urban planning consultancy designing strategies and public space interventions for municipalities and regional governments. Comparable scale, methodology, and exclusive public-sector client focus to 1010.
• H+N+S Landscape Architects: Dutch landscape architecture firm delivering research-based landscape and public space design for government clients. Highly comparable methodology (research-driven, participatory, water/climate focus) and customer profile to 1010's landscape and urbanism work.
• ORG Permanent Modernity: Amsterdam-based research-driven practice for architecture, urbanism, and landscape. Comparable 'practice-academia' positioning, public-sector clients, and focus on systemic urban transformation including circular economy — closely mirroring 1010's identity.
• Maxwan Architects + Urbanists: Rotterdam-based urbanism and infrastructure practice working on public-sector master plans and mobility-led urban transformation. Comparable scale and a focus on Dutch/Belgian public mandates similar to 1010's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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