farwickgrote partner Architekten BDA Stadtplaner

What farwickgrote partner Architekten BDA Stadtplaner does

farwickgrote partner Architekten BDA Stadtplaner PartmbB is a privately held German architecture and urban planning firm founded in 1991 by Dagmar Grote and Heiner Farwick, headquartered in Ahaus with a second office in Dortmund. The practice provides comprehensive architectural design services for new construction, renovation, modernization and urban development, with deep specialization in educational buildings (schools, vocational colleges, Gesamtschulen, Förderschulen and university campuses), municipal civic buildings, church community facilities, residential quarters and heritage conservation projects across North Rhine-Westphalia and northern Germany, with select projects in Bavaria, Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for public-sector clients — primarily municipalities, Kreise, school authorities, housing associations, church communities and foundations — typically acquired via restricted architectural competitions (Wettbewerbsverfahren) and negotiated public tenders (Verhandlungsverfahren), with fees structured under the German HOAI fee ordinance for architects and engineers.

The firm operates as a Partnerschaft mit beschränkter Berufshaftung (PartmbB) with a sister GmbH entity, controlled by founding partners Dagmar Grote and Heiner Farwick alongside second-generation partners Alexander Musholt (since 2023) and Stefan Setzer (from 2026). Technical differentiation is anchored in sustainable construction practices — notably timber construction (Holzbau), BNB Silber certification, and energy-efficient renovation of post-war educational stock — together with heritage-compliant renovation of protected buildings and large-scale urban quarter development on former industrial brownfields. Notable award-winning projects include Schulbaupreis NRW (2013, 2023), Deutscher Holzbaupreis, Vorbildliche Bauten NRW, and the Otto-Borst-Preis für Stadterneuerung 2026.

The firm runs with approximately 33 named staff across the two offices and pursues a sales-led go-to-market in which competition wins, institutional leadership (BDA, Architektenkammer NRW, Gestaltungsbeiräte, Bundesstiftung Baukultur) and project awards generate client acquisition and professional visibility. Technology stack relies on standard CAD/BIM design tools customary in German architectural practice, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary platforms or software products. Customer relationships are predominantly B2G and B2-institutional, with revenue inherently lumpy given the project-based, non-recurring nature of HOAI-regulated public commissions.

Name

farwickgrote partner Architekten BDA Stadtplaner

Legal name

farwickgrote partner Architekten BDA Stadtplaner PartmbB

Website

https://farwickgrote.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

farwickgrote partner is a privately held German architecture and urban planning firm founded in 1991, with offices in Ahaus and Dortmund, specializing in educational buildings, civic architecture, residential quarters and heritage projects for public-sector clients across North Rhine-Westphalia and northern Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban planning services
• Public sector architecture
• Educational facility design
• Heritage conservation architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahaus

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: The firm generates revenue through fees for architectural design, urban planning, heritage conservation, and interior design services. Fees are typically contracted on a project basis for public institutions, housing associations, church communities, and private developers. Revenue is project-based and non-recurring in nature.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

farwickgrote partner provides comprehensive architectural design and urban planning services for public-sector and institutional clients across Germany. The firm delivers new construction, renovation, modernization, and urban renewal projects with particular specialization in educational buildings (schools, vocational colleges, sports halls), municipal buildings, church community facilities, residential quarters, and heritage conservation. Services span from competition/concept through construction management, with emphasized expertise in sustainable timber construction (Holzbau) and Green Building certification (BNB Silver).

Product overview

farwickgrote partner is an architecture and urban planning firm (Architekten BDA Stadtplaner) offering comprehensive architectural services and urban planning solutions. The firm operates across two offices in Ahaus and Dortmund, Germany, providing architectural design for new construction, renovation, and modernization projects, as well as urban development and city planning services. The portfolio includes educational facilities (schools, vocational colleges, sports halls), residential quarters, community centers, churches, and public buildings. The firm emphasizes sustainable construction with timber building approaches and Green Building certifications. Notable projects include the Berufskolleg-Campus Moers, Mathilde-Anneke-Gesamtschule (in timber construction with BNB certification), and the urban quarter '7 Höfe - Leben an der Aa' in Bocholt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services (Architektur) Comprehensive architectural planning and design services for new construction, renovation, conversion, and modernization of buildings including schools, sports facilities, residential complexes, community centers, and public buildings across Germany. Services cover the full design lifecycle from competition/concept through construction management for public-sector and institutional clients.
• Urban Planning Services (Stadtplanung) Urban development and city planning services including master planning, urban renewal projects, public space design, and quarter development. Delivered by the firm's Städtebau team for municipalities, housing associations, and developers across North Rhine-Westphalia and northern Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple projects awarded the Schulbaupreis NRW (2013, 2023), recognizing exemplary school building design in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IHK Nord WestfalenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011farwick+grote was awarded the commission for the Weiterbildungszentrum IHK Nord Westfalen in Münster through a competition process (Verhandlungsverfahren 2011). IHK Nord Westfalen is a chamber of commerce and industry acting as the client for this vocational training center project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• gmp · Architekten: Hamburg-headquartered architecture firm with global reach, large-scale institutional, cultural, and transportation infrastructure projects. Comparable as a German architecture incumbent competing for the same public-sector cultural and civic commissions, but at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Hascher Jehle Architektur: Berlin-based architecture firm focused on public-sector buildings including educational facilities, sports halls, and cultural institutions. Comparable to farwickgrote partner in public-tender client base and educational building specialization.
• Staab Architekten: Berlin-based architecture firm with portfolio in cultural, civic, and educational buildings. Comparable to farwickgrote partner in public-sector cultural and educational commissions and in competition-driven acquisition channel.
• ASTOC Architects and Planners: Cologne-based architecture and urban planning firm specializing in public-sector projects including schools, hospitals, and urban quarters. Comparable to farwickgrote partner in NRW regional presence, B2G focus, and integrated architecture/Stadtplaner service offering.
• kadawittfeldarchitektur: Aachen-based architecture and urban planning practice with strong portfolio in civic, cultural, and educational buildings. Comparable to farwickgrote partner in NRW regional focus, public-sector client base, and integration of architecture with urban design.
• JSK Architekten: Berlin-based international architecture firm with portfolio spanning cultural, educational, and commercial public-sector projects. Comparable to farwickgrote partner in public-institutional client base and in scope of mid-to-large-scale German building commissions.
• HPP Architekten: Düsseldorf-based architecture firm (founded 1935) with deep public-sector and institutional portfolio including universities, hospitals, and civic buildings across Germany. Directly comparable to farwickgrote partner in B2G focus, school/educational facility work, and project scale in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Heinle, Wischer und Partner: Stuttgart-based architecture firm focused on public-sector buildings including educational facilities, churches, and civic projects. Comparable to farwickgrote partner in B2G client base, educational building specialization, and project-based fee model under HOAI.
• Bez + Kock Architekten: Stuttgart-based architecture practice working on public-sector projects including educational buildings, urban quarters, and cultural facilities. Comparable to farwickgrote partner in civic-building focus, public-tender acquisition, and competition-driven workflow.
• Max Dudler Architekt: Berlin- and Zurich-based architecture firm with portfolio in cultural, civic, and public-sector buildings across Germany and Switzerland. Comparable to farwickgrote partner in public-sector cultural and civic commissions and in competition-based acquisition model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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