écho - atelier paysage et territoire sàrl

What écho - atelier paysage et territoire sàrl does

écho - atelier paysage et territoire sàrl is a Geneva-based landscape architecture and territorial planning studio founded in 2019 by Arnaud Gil and operating as a Swiss private limited company (sàrl). The firm functions as a small interdisciplinary practice of 5-6 employees that designs public space, urban parks, and territorial masterplans primarily for municipal and cantonal government clients in the Lake Geneva region. Its portfolio comprises more than 60 documented mandates with stated project budgets ranging from CHF 26,000 for small feasibility studies to CHF 22 million for the Esplanade des Vernets in Geneva, with typical engagements between CHF 254,000 and CHF 5 million.

The studio's service offering spans the full landscape architecture lifecycle, including territorial diagnostics, participatory studies, master planning, competition entries, construction documentation, and long-horizon project management. Notable recent commissions include a multi-year 2023-2029 mandate from SIG on the Foretaille industrial site, climate-adapted forest initiatives, and experimental moss-landscape research. Competition entries such as Friglâne in Fribourg and engagements in Renens, Lausanne, and Nyon indicate deliberate geographic expansion beyond Geneva canton into Vaud and Fribourg.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees negotiated per mandate, with the majority of work procured through Swiss public-sector architectural competitions and direct commissions from municipal technical services. Clients are concentrated among Genevan public entities — Ville de Genève (SEVE), communes of Lancy, Anières, Meyrin, and Collonge-Bellerive, Canton de Genève (OCEAU) — supplemented by state-owned utility SIG, foundation FPLC, and occasional private developer Naef Immobilier. The economic model is characteristic of Swiss boutique architecture practices: partner-led, talent-driven, with revenue directly tied to competition success, public procurement cycles, and the duration of multi-phase mandates.

Name

écho - atelier paysage et territoire sàrl

Legal name

écho - atelier paysage et territoire sàrl

Website

https://atelierecho.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

écho - atelier paysage et territoire sàrl is a Geneva-based landscape architecture and territorial planning studio serving municipal, cantonal, and utility clients with master plans, public space design, and territorial studies across western Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Renovation & Re-Design (Yard Makeovers) (HSAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH), Grounds, Landscaping & Exterior Services (BPABAAAD)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture services
• Territorial planning
• Public space design
• Garden design
• Urban green infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

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. Landscape architecture and urban planning professional services: Echo earns revenue through fee-based mandates (mandats) for landscape architecture and territory planning services. Mandates span the full SIA phases 21 to 53: from preliminary studies and design directives (phases 21/31) through to construction supervision and realization follow-up (phases 41–53). Projects range from design studies and competition entries to full conception and on-site realization follow-up. Revenue is project-based, recurring through ongoing public-sector client relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

écho is a Geneva-based landscape architecture studio that designs public spaces, private gardens, and territorial landscapes, with particular emphasis on soil regeneration, moss-based planting systems, and participatory co-design. The studio also develops experimental and research-driven projects that bridge ecological science and built environment design. Services span from strategic territorial studies to the design and supervision of realized outdoor spaces.

Product overview

écho is a landscape architecture firm (atelier de paysage) based in Geneva, Switzerland, offering a comprehensive range of landscape design services. The firm operates as a unified practice organized around six core service areas: Espaces publics (public spaces), Jardins privés (private gardens), Logements (housing developments), Constructions éphémères (ephemeral/temporary constructions), Concours (design competitions), Images directrices (strategic planning frameworks), and Expérimentations (experimental/innovative projects). The firm develops projects at various scales—from streets and squares to parks and entire quarters—integrating landscape design with environmental, ecological, and urban considerations. Notable featured projects include the moss rooftop garden 'Des Monts et des Mousses', the industrial site requalification at Foretaille, the Chemin des Mérinos linear garden, and the restoration of the Roseraie at Parc La Grange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Territorial and Landscape Studies
• Public Space Design
• Private Garden Design Bespoke garden design for private estates and residences, including planting design, soil preparation, and on-site supervision, delivered as a tailored studio mandate.
• Housing Development Landscaping Landscape design for residential developments and housing foundations, covering outdoor common spaces, courtyards, and pedestrian environments around new built projects.
• Experimental and Research Projects Exploratory commissions and applied research initiatives at the intersection of ecology, biology, and landscape design, often developed with scientific partners and academic institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,200 trees planted in climate-adapted beech forest regeneration at Parc La Grange
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

67 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Services industriels de Genève (SIG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIG is both a client and key partner on the Foretaille industrial site requalification project (2023-2029). Echo works with SIG to transform the decommissioned electrical substation into a biodiversity garden. The project is a major landscape mandate with a CHF 900,000 budget for landscape works.
• Perret-Gentil + Rey et Associés SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration across multiple projects including Chemin des Mérinos, Quartier de l'Adret Pont-Rouge, and Quartier de Champs-Fréchets. Perret-Gentil + Rey provides civil engineering expertise while Echo delivers landscape architecture. Long-standing working relationship evidenced across multiple mandates.
• SEVE (Service des Espaces Verts), Ville de GenèvecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepeated collaboration on major Ville de Genève projects: Roseraie du parc La Grange restoration (CHF 1.2M), Parc La Grange management plan, Hêtraie regeneration, Crèmerie du parc La Grange, Aires de jeux du parc La Grange, and Le mur à jouer des Bastions. SEVE is a recurring anchor client and project partner.
• De Rosis, paysagiste conseilminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape advisory consultant on the Roseraie du parc La Grange project.
• Féroé architectes (architectes du patrimoine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage architects collaborating on Roseraie du parc La Grange restoration.
• Sol Conseil (expertise sols, pédologue)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSoil science and pedology expertise on the Roseraie du parc La Grange soil regeneration project.
• EDMS (ingénieurs civils)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil engineering on Roseraie du parc La Grange project.
• AfryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy partner on the Foretaille industrial site requalification project.
• BMG solutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy partner on the Foretaille industrial site requalification project.
• Hélène Hinden (botaniste)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBotanist specialist collaborating on Chemin des Mérinos and Adret Pont-Rouge projects, providing expertise on moss and plant species integration.
• Friglâne consortium (architects, engineers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration won through competition for the Friglâne et Parc du Vallon landscape project in Fribourg, delivering both a mineral courtyard and an abundant vegetation park.
• Brunn + Bütti architectesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm for the Square des Philosophes project in collaboration with BEP S.A.
• LMLV (architecture/engineering)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject partner on Promenade du Nant D'avril stream daylighting and cycling route project.
• ECOTEC EnvironnementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental engineering partner on Promenade du Nant D'avril project.
• Interface (urban planning/landscape)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating firm on the Quartier de Champs-Fréchets placette project in Meyrin.
• Fondation pour le logement des personnes âgées et isolées FLPAIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing foundation client commissioning Echo for the Cité Vieusseux landscape project (1st phase of PLQ).
• Paysage n'co (formerly mentioned in project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaysage n'co (the predecessor/original firm name of Echo's founders) won the competition for the Des Monts et des Mousses rooftop garden project.
• BE FI SA, régie immobilièreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty management company commissioning Echo for the Des Monts et des Mousses rooftop garden at Halles de Rive. Project contacts: Mario Chiaramonte and Morganne Hagger.
• Perret-Gentils ingénieurs et Jacquet s.a.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering partners on the Ecole de la Californie project in Collonge-Bellerive.
• CITEC ingénieurs mobilitéminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMobility engineering partner on the Place de la Côte-d'Or project.
• Topos urbanismeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUrban planning partner on the Place de la Côte-d'Or project.
• BATEC Direction de TravauxminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management partner on the Anières beach redevelopment project.
• MDB ingénieurs civilsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil engineering partner on Anières beach redevelopment and Anières road network projects.
• Latitude DurableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipatory design specialist collaborating with Echo on the Anières school préau project, elaborating and synthesizing the participatory process. Repeated collaborator on playground and school projects.
• Naef ImmobilierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate developer commissioning Echo for the Quartier de Champs-Fréchets play area project and master image in Meyrin.
• Kukuk (concepteur de jeux)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPlayground design specialist collaborating with Echo on Quartier de Champs-Fréchets play area and Quartier des Champs-Fréchets image directive projects.
• LEAST (laboratoire écologie et art pour une société en transition)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEcology and art laboratory consulting on the Quartier des Champs-Fréchets master image.
• Pottu & SeitzminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape construction firm executing work on Golf Club de Genève project.
• Boccard Parcs et Jardins S.A.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape construction and gardening contractor on the Roseraie du parc La Grange project.
• Robert Perroulaz (ing. forestier)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerForest engineer collaborating on the Hêtraie regeneration project at Parc La Grange.
• Claire MéjeanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture lead on the Parc La Grange management plan.
• Benoît Weber (ing. forestier)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerForest engineer contributing to the Parc La Grange management plan (trees specialist).
• Nicole Badin (milieux herbacés)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrassland/herbaceous environments specialist on the Parc La Grange management plan.
• Arboristes conseilsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTree care specialists contributing to Parc La Grange management plan.
• Mirallié & Gosset (historiens des jardins)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGarden historians contributing to the Parc La Grange management plan.
• David Truchet (irrigation)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIrrigation specialist on the Parc La Grange management plan.
• Lionel Chabbey (hepia)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSoil specialist from hepia (Haute école du paysage, d'ingénierie et d'architecture) on the Parc La Grange management plan.
• Commune de LancycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor recurring municipal client commissioning multiple projects: Chemin des Mérinos, Quartier de l'Adret Pont-Rouge, Espaces publics du quartier de Pré-Longet, Boucle des Palettes, and others. Long-standing strategic client.
• Commune d'AnièrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor recurring municipal client with multiple projects: Place de la Côte-d'Or, Aménagements du réseau routier, Réaménagement des plages d'Anières, Préau de l'école d'Anières, and Anières place du bas. Demonstrates deep local government relationship.
• Commune de MeyrincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecurring municipal client: Quartier de Champs-Fréchets image directive, play area, and Meyrin placette; Chemin du Bournoud. Multiple ongoing mandates.
• CERA ingénieurs civilsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil engineering partner on the Chemin du Bournoud project.
• Groupe8 architectesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architects on the Grand projet Les Esserts new quarter in Veyrier.
• mrs ingénieurs transportsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTransport engineering on the Les Esserts project and Bernex-Plan-les-Ouates TP liaison study.
• mrs partnerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTransport/planning engineering on multiple projects including Bernex-Plan-les-Ouates liaison and Les Communaux d'Ambilly.
• Garcés-de Seta-Bonet arquitectes SLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm on the Variations, quartier de Claire-Vue competition.
• Nicolas de Courten architectesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm on the Le Lac des Cygnes (Les Hutins) competition project.
• AETC Architectes UrbanistesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban planning and architecture firm collaborating on multiple projects including Place de la Gare Fribourg (jo siffert) and James à Rive competition.
• sa_partnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture/planning firm on the Les Communaux d'Ambilly project.
• CSD ingénieursminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering on Les Communaux d'Ambilly project.
• Atelier sol - architectes paysagistesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture lead on the Esplanade des Vernets Planus aqua competition.
• Sol conseil - ingénieur gestion des solsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSoil management engineering on Esplanade des Vernets competition.
• Oekoscope - ingénieur gestion de la natureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNature management engineering on Esplanade des Vernets competition.
• BCR - architectesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture on Esplanade des Vernets Planus aqua competition.
• Concepto - concepteur lumièreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLighting design on Esplanade des Vernets Planus aqua competition.
• Philippe CastagnaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject contact and collaborator on Le mur à jouer des Bastions and Aires de jeux du parc La Grange.
• LVPH (architecture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm on the Vidy and Stade Pierre De Coubertin rehabilitation competition (2nd prix).
• Valérie Hoffmeyer, pleineterre paysage & communicationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape and communication specialist, former collaborator, on Chemin du Bournoud project and Parc des Franchises image directive.
• Laurent Salin, Valérie Hoffmeyer, biol conseils SAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape ecology consultants on the Image directrice du parc des Franchises project.
• hoffmeyer paysage & communicationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape and communication firm on the Champel-Gare station CEVA competition (Avec rage project).
• A-architectesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm on Collex village center parallel study.
• Citec ingénieurs conseilsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy on Collex village center and Rue Chaponnière/Fribourg projects.
• Foncia Immobilier / Consortium d'architectes (Marco Corda, EPURE, Carneiro)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect consortium on Jardins de La Louchette project in Cologny.
• Bunq architectesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm on Quartier des Grands Chênes project in Céligny.
• Richard Echafaudages SAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerScaffolding construction for the Tour de terre temporary installation at Habitat Jardin Lausanne.
• Ricoter SAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSoil/substrate supplier for Tour de terre temporary installation (9,000 bags of growing medium).
• SPADOM LausanneminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLighting and sound design on Tour de terre temporary installation.
• BelandscapeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape partner on Street life HES ephemeral event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• TOPOTEK 1: Berlin-based landscape architecture practice with internationally recognized experimental public-space work; comparable methodological emphasis on innovative planting and surface treatments.

Direct peers

• Vogt Landschaft: Zurich-based landscape architecture firm with significant public-sector work, including parks, squares, and climate-adaptive design. Directly comparable scale and client mix to Echo.
• Antón & Ghiggi Landschaft: Swiss landscape architecture firm operating in public space, garden, and urban planning domains. Comparable competition-based acquisition and municipal client base.
• Hager Partner: One of Switzerland's leading landscape architecture firms (Zurich/Basel), offering public space, urban planning, and garden design at scales comparable to Echo. Directly competitive on Romandie public mandates and competitions.
• Studio Vulkan: Swiss landscape architecture practice with strong public-sector portfolio in public space, urban greening, and ecological design. Comparable methodology and competition-based acquisition model.
• Pascal Heyraud: Geneva-area landscape architecture firm with similar municipal client base and public-realm focus; competes directly with Echo on local competitions and mandates.
• Atelier Sol architectes paysagistes: Swiss landscape architecture firm collaborating with Echo on the Esplanade des Vernets competition; directly comparable in scale, methodology, and Swiss public-sector competition participation.
• Klötzli + Co Landschaftsarchitekten: Swiss landscape architecture practice with strong public-sector portfolio in ecological restoration, public space design, and park masterplans. Comparable project typologies and methodologies to Echo.

Broad incumbents

• HHF Architects: Basel-based architecture and landscape practice with broader portfolio spanning building and landscape architecture; overlaps with Echo on public-sector competitions in Romandie.
• Latz + Partner: German landscape architecture firm with extensive public-park, industrial-site, and ecological restoration portfolio; comparable expertise in brownfield requalification and biodiversity-driven design.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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