What COCC. and coherent AG does

COCC. and coherent AG is a privately held interior architecture and design studio headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, operating from a 1903 historic building on the old city walls. Founded in 2016, the firm employs approximately 6–7 core staff, including qualified interior architects (dipl. Innenarchitekt HF), a partner-led management team headed by Creative Director and Chairman Ralph Kellenberger, plus project management, administration, and a 'Feel Good Manager' function.

The studio offers an integrated service portfolio spanning interior architecture, corporate architecture, brand identity and strategy, concept creation, product design, strategic design, art direction, creative direction, design management, and graphic design. Its core differentiator is a multidisciplinary approach that combines architecture, interior design, product design, branding, and graphic design within a single team, with an emphasis on balancing historical building fabric with modern components and designing atmospheres that influence how occupants feel and behave. Notable proprietary capability includes 'Spatial Atmosphere Design,' supported by a curated network of specialist furniture makers, lighting designers, and materials suppliers.

Commercially, COCC. operates a project-based professional services model. Pricing is custom-quoted per engagement based on scope, complexity, and square footage, with no standardized tiers disclosed; multi-year contract cadences are typical. The firm is sales-led and primarily acquired through referrals, direct client relationships, and reputation from completed work. The customer base is concentrated in Swiss luxury hospitality (e.g., The Alpina Gstaad, Hotel Monopol, Parkhotel Zug), corporate architecture for premium Swiss brands (V-ZUG AG, Stobag AG, ZugEstates), F&B venues in St. Gallen (SOHO, Magnum, Fratelli, Seegerhaus), and international retail environments in Germany (KUKUI), China (Schramm), and Italy (Milan). Geographic reach spans the DACH region with selected international commissions in China and Italy.

Name

COCC. and coherent AG

Legal name

COCC. and coherent AG

Website

https://cocc.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

COCC. and coherent AG is a St. Gallen–based interior architecture studio serving Swiss luxury hospitality, premium corporate, and F&B clients with multidisciplinary design services spanning interior architecture, branding, product design, and art direction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Gallen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Interior Architecture & Design Services: Project-based interior architecture and design services for corporate, hospitality, retail, and residential clients. Revenue generated through custom design consulting, concept development, and project implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

COCC. and coherent AG is an interior architecture and design studio that delivers end-to-end spatial design services spanning interior architecture, corporate architecture, brand identity, concept creation, product design, art direction, and graphic design. The firm creates atmospheric spaces that balance historical elements with modern components, primarily for luxury hospitality, food & beverage, premium retail, corporate office, and high-end residential clients.

Product overview

COCC. and coherent AG is an interior architecture and design studio based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The company offers a comprehensive suite of design services including interior architecture, corporate architecture, brand identity and strategy, concept creation, product design, strategic design, art direction, creative direction, design management, and graphic design. Their multidisciplinary approach spans architecture, interior design, product design, strategy, graphic design, and art direction. The company works on diverse project types including hotels, restaurants, offices, residential spaces, retail environments, and exhibitions. They are known for combining historical elements with modern components and creating atmospheric spaces that reflect occupants while maintaining functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interior Architecture Services
• Corporate Architecture
• Brand Identity and Strategy
• Concept Creation
• Product Design
• Strategic Design
• Art Direction
• Graphic Design

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• V-ZUG AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-standing partnership with Swiss appliance manufacturer V-ZUG AG. COCC. developed V-ZUG's corporate architecture concept, applied to showrooms (Zugorama), exhibition stands (Swissbau), and studio spaces in Zurich, Bern, and Zug. The scalable corporate architecture reflects V-ZUG's values of quality, precision, and Swiss craftsmanship.
• Stobag AGmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate architecture concept for the redesign of Stobag AG's showroom in Muri, a leading Swiss manufacturer of sun protection systems. Created an inviting atmosphere highlighting the technical character of products while creating emotional spaces.
• KUKUImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFragrance retail store design in Hamburg Germany. Created a world of fragrances using dark materials and timeless natural stone marble, reflecting KUKUI's design philosophy of purism and style.
• Schramm Werkstätten GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational project for German luxury bedding brand Schramm. Designed retail space for sleep worlds in Shenzhen, China - a timeless interior with distinctive details and high-quality materials.
• Parkhotel Zug / Zug Estates AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-faceted partnership including hotel lobby redesign and corporate office at Metalli. Hotel project included lobby, bar, restaurant, and conservatory design.
• The Alpina GstaadflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-star luxury hotel project creating a new Salt Room spa area. Project embodies the hotel's philosophy of sustainable, conscious luxury with natural materials including backlit salt stone walls.
• Various Suppliers and ManufacturersminorOthersExtensive network of suppliers and manufacturers including furniture makers (Glaeser Wogg, Radler), lighting designers (Lichthalle, Stocker & Caduff), materials suppliers (Bodendirekt, Perplex Plus), and craftspeople. Listed as 'Friends' on website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Richmond International: UK-based luxury hotel and residential interior design firm with a strong reputation in European boutique hospitality. Comparable boutique scale and high-end hotel client mix.
• Dimorestudio: Milan-based design studio working across interior, product, and graphic design with a strong identity-driven aesthetic. Closely comparable multidisciplinary boutique model and international hospitality work.
• Tihany Design: New York-based studio led by Adam Tihany, recognized for luxury hotel, restaurant, and cruise ship interiors. Comparable founder-led premium hospitality design practice.
• Studio Sofield: New York interior design firm under William Sofield known for luxury hotels, retail, and residential projects. Comparable founder-led premium design practice serving luxury hospitality clients.
• Studio Vincent Van Duysen: Belgian architect and interior designer known for high-end residential, hospitality, and retail projects with a refined, material-driven aesthetic. Comparable boutique scale and design philosophy to COCC.
• Pierre-Yves Rochon: Paris-based interior design studio specializing in luxury hotels, palaces, and fine-dining restaurants. Directly comparable premium hospitality and F&B focus.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Internationally recognized luxury hospitality and residential interior design firm with comparable high-end hotel and brand experience work. Closest analog in terms of premium hospitality specialization and multidisciplinary design practice.
• 1508 London: London-based luxury interior design studio with hospitality, residential, and commercial projects. Comparable premium positioning and multidisciplinary approach.

Emerging players

• Luxxu Group: European luxury interior and product design house with hospitality and residential projects. Adjacent peer operating in the same premium segment with a broader product catalogue model.

Broad incumbents

• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): One of the largest hospitality interior design firms globally, focused on luxury and upper-upscale hotels. Directly comparable target clientele (luxury hotels) but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach than COCC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/_cocc._
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cocc-and-coherent

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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