Andrea Borri Architetti

What Andrea Borri Architetti does

Andrea Borri Architetti is an 8-person architecture studio based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2004 by Andrea Ludovico Borri. The firm specializes in urban regeneration, radical renovation of heritage buildings, and sustainable architectural design, with a documented track record of restoring abandoned or deteriorated structures into productive modern spaces while achieving A+++ energy ratings through geothermal, photovoltaic, and reclaimed material integration.

The studio's core product is professional architectural services spanning concept design, work supervision, and project management across residential, commercial, hospitality, civic, and cultural heritage typologies. Project sizes range from 140 sq.m. (L.O.M. Dopolavoro bar, 2022) to 9,500 sq.m. (Borgo Cascina Conti residential complex, under construction since 2022). Signature projects include the Locanda Officina Monumentale (L.O.M.) urban regeneration manifesto completed in 2021, Casale Denari manorhouse restoration, Palazzo Marino conservative restoration in progress for Comune di Milano, and the Massimo Bonini showroom in the Borromeo d'Adda palace. The firm won 2nd prize in the 2023 School Complex and Civic Center competition in Bottanuco.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees negotiated per engagement, with no standard pricing tiers publicly disclosed. The customer base is concentrated in Italy (primarily Lombardy) and segmented between private developers and property owners, government and public institutions, and commercial/luxury fashion clients including Gruppo Tod's and Massimo Bonini. Distribution occurs through direct commissions, referrals, and participation in public architectural competitions, supported by an online portfolio at abarchitetti.com. The firm collaborates with a recurring ecosystem of engineering, structural, energy, and construction partners including Studio Cavadini Ingegneria, Edison Energia, Daikin, and Consalez Rossi Architetti Associati.

Name

Andrea Borri Architetti

Legal name

Andrea Borri Architetti

Website

https://abarchitetti.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Andrea Borri Architetti is an 8-person Milan-based architecture studio founded in 2004, specializing in radical renovation, urban regeneration, and sustainable heritage restoration for private developers, luxury brands, and public institutions across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAA

Architectural Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYHSAPAEAB

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Whole-Home Renovation & Remodel

SECONDARYIMAFABAE

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Residential Building Construction

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban regeneration projects
• Heritage building restoration
• Sustainable architecture
• Radical renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architectural services including project design, work supervision, and consultation for residential, commercial, and cultural projects. Revenue is project-based, typically quoted per engagement based on scope, complexity, and square meterage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Andrea Borri Architetti is an architecture studio providing architectural design, work supervision, and consulting services for residential, commercial, hospitality, and cultural projects. The studio specializes in urban regeneration, radical renovation of abandoned or heritage buildings, and sustainable design achieving A+++ energy ratings through integration of geothermal, photovoltaic, and reclaimed-material systems. Services span from concept design through project completion, with projects ranging from 140 sq.m. hospitality venues to 9,500 sq.m. residential complexes, primarily in the Milan metropolitan area.

Product overview

Andrea Borri Architetti is an architecture firm offering architectural design, restoration, and urban regeneration services. The firm's portfolio includes completed projects and competitions across various typologies: urban regeneration (Locanda Officina Monumentale with business incubators and hospitality spaces), residential complexes (Borgo Cascina Conti), heritage restoration (Casale Denari manorhouse, Palazzo Marino), commercial spaces (Massimo Bonini showroom), and institutional projects (School Complex and Civic Center). Projects range from 140 sq.m. to 9,500 sq.m. and are located primarily in Milan and surrounding areas of Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L.O.M. (Locanda Officina Monumentale): Business incubator and restaurant concept representing the studio's urban regeneration manifesto, featuring artisan workshops, restaurant, bar, and common areas in Milan

Products and services

• Locanda Officina Monumentale (L.O.M.) Urban regeneration architectural project in Milan featuring business incubators, artisan workshops, restaurant, and bar spaces across 1,200 sq.m. plus 1,100 sq.m. of open spaces. Completed in 2021. Represents the studio's manifesto of transforming abandoned 19th-century rural structures into productive community assets.
• L.O.M. Dopolavoro Bar facility within the Locanda Officina Monumentale complex in Milan, spanning 140 sq.m. plus 480 sq.m. of outdoor spaces. Completed in 2022.
• Borgo Cascina Conti Residential complex development in Milan's Greco district featuring two buildings with 50 housing units each, totaling 9,500 sq.m. plus open spaces. Under construction since 2022 with A+++ energy rating through geothermal and photovoltaic integration.
• Casale Denari Manorhouse restoration project in Santa Maria della Versa, Italy, covering 2,500 sq.m. Heritage restoration work in the wine region.
• Palazzo Marino
• Massimo Bonini Showroom Office and showroom restoration project in Via Manzoni, Milan, spanning 1,600 sq.m. for luxury fashion brand Massimo Bonini. Completed in 2019, working in partnership with Sovrintendenza of Milan on the Borromeo d'Adda palace.
• School Complex and Civic Center, Bottanuco School and civic center competition project in Bottanuco, Italy, covering 5,150 sq.m. Won 2nd prize in the 2023 competition, designed in collaboration with Claudia Angelozzi, Lorenzo Consalez, Gregorio Pecorelli, and team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings achieving A+++ energy rating through geothermal, solar, and photovoltaic integration
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consalez Rossi Architetti AssociaticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Design and work supervision partner for Borgo Cascina Conti residential complex project (9,500 sq.m., 100 housing units under construction since 2022).
• R4m EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Structural engineering partner for Borgo Cascina Conti residential project.
• Studio Cavadini IngegneriacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering partner for L.O.M. Locanda Officina Monumentale project, providing structural design expertise for the radical renovation of the 19th century building.
• Edison EnergiacoreTechnology or IntegrationEnergy partner collaborating on photovoltaic system installation for L.O.M. project to guarantee maximum energetic self-efficacy of the 1,200 sq.m. building.
• DaikincoreTechnology or IntegrationProvided air-conditioning system using latest generation 'loop technology' with high efficiency, made of recycled metal and plastic, using gas from old machineries.
• Vittorio Peretto - HortensiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture partner for L.O.M. project, designing the 'dry garden' with tropical plants requiring low water consumption and 5000 litre rainwater reservoir system.
• Fregonese RestauricoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company partner for L.O.M. Locanda Officina Monumentale radical restoration project.
• Sovrintendenza of MilancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage authority partnership for Massimo Bonini showroom restoration, collaborating on conservative restoration approaches and technological updates for Borromeo d'Adda palace.
• Coprat + Vergani Impianti + ManetcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFacilities engineering partners for L.O.M. project providing technical infrastructure design and installation.
• Tomo ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign collaborator for L.O.M. Dopolavoro bar project (140 sq.m. + 480 sq.m. outdoor spaces, built 2022).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Internationally established Genoa-based architecture practice with deep experience in heritage-adjacent cultural and institutional projects. Comparable as a much larger incumbent working in the same Italian design and heritage-sensitive architecture space.
• David Chipperfield Architects: Global practice renowned for heritage restoration and museum-quality cultural projects (e.g., Neues Museum Berlin). Comparable as a benchmark incumbent in the heritage-sensitive, high-craft restoration niche that Andrea Borri Architetti occupies at smaller scale.

Direct peers

• Mario Cucinella Architects (MC A): Italian architecture firm with a strong focus on sustainable design, energy efficiency, and building renovation. Comparable to Andrea Borri Architetti in its emphasis on sustainability-led design and Italian heritage.
• Stefano Boeri Architetti: Milan-based architecture studio working on urban regeneration, sustainability, and contemporary residential/cultural projects in Italy and abroad. Direct comparability with Andrea Borri Architetti in size, geography, and design-led regeneration philosophy.
• Studio Marco Piva: Milan-headquartered architecture and interior design firm working on hospitality, residential, and luxury retail projects. Comparable to Andrea Borri Architetti on the Massimo Bonini showroom typology and Italian luxury enterprise clients.
• Cino Zucchi Architetti (CZA): Milan-based practice with strong portfolio in residential complexes, urban regeneration, and adaptive reuse. Direct overlap with Andrea Borri Architetti's Borgo Cascina Conti-scale residential and regeneration work.
• Piuarch: Milan-based architecture practice with portfolio spanning residential, workplace, and cultural regeneration in Italy. Comparable in scale and Milan-centric project mix to Andrea Borri Architetti.
• Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV): Milan-anchored architecture and design practice with deep experience in luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial showrooms (e.g., Tod's, Bulgari, Ermenegildo Zegna). Directly comparable to Andrea Borri Architetti on the Massimo Bonini showroom and luxury enterprise client work.
• Consalez Rossi Architetti Associati: Milan-based architecture firm; an existing collaboration partner of Andrea Borri Architetti on Borgo Cascina Conti. Direct peer in Italian residential design and urban regeneration with overlapping Milan clientele.
• Park Associati: Milan-based architecture studio working on mixed-use, residential, and urban regeneration projects in Italy. Comparable in scale, geography, and typology of work to Andrea Borri Architetti.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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