Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten

What Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten does

Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten AG is a Bern-based full-service architecture firm operating under the Von Graffenried Gruppe corporate umbrella. The company was formed in 2023 through the merger of two long-standing Bern practices — Von Graffenried AG Architektur and Burkard Bissig & Partner Architekten AG — bringing together more than 40 years of combined architectural experience into a single entity with approximately 40 architects, planners, site managers, project leaders, and consultants. Its offering is structured as five integrated service pillars covering the full SIA-standard project lifecycle: architectural planning, execution and construction management, project development and feasibility studies, building consultation and condition analysis, and client representation. Differentiated capability includes Minergie-certified sustainable building practice and energy-efficient renovation work alongside conventional new-build and adaptive-reuse mandates.

The firm serves private and institutional clients across residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, and public-sector segments, primarily in the Canton of Bern and the broader Espace Mittelland region, with selected international mandates (e.g., the Egyptian Embassy residence, Autogrill Bavois motorway service area, Palm Island). Notable enterprise and government clients disclosed include Allianz Suisse, Die Mobiliar, Hoffmann Neopac, Skyguide, the Swiss Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics (BBL), and Schlossgarten Riggisberg. The go-to-market is enterprise-field-sales in nature, combining direct client engagement, public tender participation, and architectural competition entries.

The business model is project-based professional services: revenue is generated through custom quotations tied to project scope and complexity, with pricing not publicly disclosed. As a privately held Swiss AG (CHE-429.404.283), the company has no external funding rounds, no public revenue disclosures, and no subsidiaries; it operates from a single Bern headquarters at Marktgass-Passage 3 and leverages the broader Von Graffenried Gruppe's client base across real estate, private banking, fiduciary, and legal services for cross-referral pipeline.

Name

Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten

Legal name

Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten AG

Website

https://grb-architekten.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten AG is a Bern-based full-service architecture firm serving private, enterprise, and government clients across the Espace Mittelland region, formed in 2023 through the merger of two established Bern practices and operating within the Von Graffenried Gruppe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Architectural planning services
• Construction management services
• Project development consulting
• Building condition analysis
• Client representation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

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 Planning Services: Professional architecture services including project development, planning, execution management, and construction supervision for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Revenue generated through project-based professional service fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten AG is a full-service architecture firm delivering architectural planning, construction execution and supervision, project development and feasibility studies, building consulting and condition analysis, and client representation across all project phases. The firm serves private, institutional, commercial, and government clients in the Espace Mittelland region of Switzerland and internationally, handling residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Von Graffenried Bissig Architekten AG is an architecture firm that operates as a unified service offering rather than a software platform. The company provides a comprehensive suite of architectural and construction-related services: Architektonische Planung (architectural planning following SIA standards), Ausführung und Bauleitung (construction execution and management), Projektentwicklung und Studien (project development and studies), Bauberatung und Zustandsanalyse (building consulting and condition analysis), and Bauherrenvertretung (client representation). These five core services work together as an integrated full-service offering, accompanying clients from initial concept through project completion. The firm specializes in residential, commercial, industrial, hotel, retail, and social institution projects in the Espace Mittelland region and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architektonische Planung (Architectural Planning) Comprehensive architectural planning services covering all phases of construction projects from concept through execution, following SIA standards of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects. Targeted at private and institutional property owners in the Bern region and internationally.
• Ausführung und Bauleitung (Construction Execution and Management) Execution management and construction supervision ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, with over 40 years of expertise in construction management. Targeted at private, institutional, and government clients.
• Projektentwicklung und Studien (Project Development and Studies) Strategic project development including feasibility studies, land development, and adaptive reuse of industrial properties, providing interdisciplinary expertise for successful project outcomes. Targeted at property owners and developers evaluating site opportunities.
• Bauberatung und Zustandsanalyse (Building Consulting and Condition Analysis) Building consultation and condition analysis services providing comprehensive property assessments, energy evaluations, and long-term renovation strategies including financial planning. Targeted at property owners evaluating building condition and long-term investment.
• Bauherrenvertretung (Client Representation) Client representation services acting as the proactive link between clients and all project stakeholders, representing client interests and monitoring projects across all phases. Targeted at private and institutional clients seeking single-source oversight of construction projects.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 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.

• Von Graffenried GruppecoreOthersParent corporate group providing interconnected services in real estate, private banking, fiduciary services, and law. The architecture firm is part of this group, enabling cross-referrals and comprehensive property services for clients.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burckhardt+Architekten: Long-established Swiss full-service architecture firm; comparable offering from project development through execution supervision across residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial buildings.
• Itten+Brechbühl: Major Swiss full-service architecture and engineering firm with Bern and Zurich offices; competes directly with GRB for institutional, commercial, and residential mandates in the Espace Mittelland region.
• Atelier 5: Long-standing Bern-based architecture firm with deep local relationships in the Espace Mittelland market; closest regional competitor for residential and institutional mandates.
• Diener & Diener Architekten: Basel-based Swiss architecture firm with similar planning and execution scope for residential, commercial, and cultural projects in the Swiss market.
• EM2N Architekten: Zurich-based architecture firm operating in residential, commercial, and public-sector projects with comparable integrated service model.
• Suter + Partner Architekten: Swiss architecture firm with comparable full-service delivery model spanning planning, construction supervision, and project development for private and institutional clients.
• Stücheli Architekten: Zurich-based architecture practice with similar end-to-end service scope and comparable public/institutional client mix across Switzerland.
• Graber Pulver Architekten: Swiss architecture firm with offices in Bern and Zurich, comparable full-service profile spanning residential, commercial, and public projects across German-speaking Switzerland.
• Burkhalter Sumi Architekten: Swiss architecture practice with offices in Zurich and Bern; comparable mid-sized full-service firm competing for similar institutional and developer-led mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Halter Generalplaner: Swiss general planner / architecture group with broader service portfolio including interior fit-out, real estate development, and engineering; overlaps with GRB on full-service mandates and competes on larger commercial and developer-led projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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