What Mediapolis Engineering S.r.l. does

Mediapolis Engineering S.r.l., operating as Gruppo Mediapolis, is a privately held Italian architecture and engineering firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in Turin (Torino), with additional offices in Cagliari and Rome and a co-located presence for its HATRAA business network. The firm delivers integrated multidisciplinary design services spanning architectural concept design, structural engineering, MEP/plant engineering, fire prevention, safety coordination (design and execution phases), urban planning and landscape architecture, master planning, energy certification, and full project management—from preliminary design through construction supervision and handover. Services are aligned with EU directives and emphasize sustainable, bioclimatic, and high-performance design.

The firm serves two primary vertical segments on roughly equal footing: government and public-sector clients (Italian municipalities, provincial governments, ANAS, Chambers of Commerce, Politecnico di Torino, ISPRA/JRC, Agenzia Torino 2006) and private real estate developers and construction companies (Bennet, Policentro Management, ICKM Podvinny Myln, ARCAS, S.E.C.A.P.). Projects are won through competitive public tenders and direct private commissions, with a portfolio spanning residential, commercial, retail/shopping center, cultural, hospitality, sports/leisure, research, infrastructure, and historic restoration segments in Italy, Czech Republic, Croatia, Germany, France, Algeria, and Senegal.

Mediapolis generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, with each engagement priced on a bespoke basis through tender submission or private commission. The firm is certified ISO 9001:2015 (since 2002) and UNI/PdR 125:2022 for gender equality, both via Kiwa Cermet. As the founding promoter and coordinator of the HATRAA Rete d'Impresa business network, Mediapolis leverages a consortium of specialized partner firms to scale delivery capacity well beyond its internal 16-person headcount. The ownership is founder-led by partners trained at Politecnico di Torino, and no external equity, M&A activity, or restructuring has been disclosed in the available information.

Name

Mediapolis Engineering S.r.l.

Legal name

Mediapolis Engineering S.r.l.

Website

https://gruppomediapolis.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mediapolis Engineering S.r.l. (Gruppo Mediapolis) is a Turin-based architecture and engineering firm founded in 1991 delivering integrated multidisciplinary design, structural/MEP engineering, fire prevention, project management, and urban planning to public-sector clients and private real estate developers in Italy and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Engineering Design Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH), Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Sports & Recreation Facility Construction (Stadiums, Arenas, Community Centers) (IMAFACAI)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Structural engineering services
• Urban planning and master planning
• Fire prevention and safety coordination
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Torino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Design Services: Fee-based professional services for architectural, structural, and MEP design; project management; construction supervision; and safety coordination. Revenue is generated through competitive public tenders, private commissions, and integrated project contracts. Projects range from small-scale restorations to large commercial and urban developments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mediapolis Engineering S.r.l. provides integrated architecture and engineering design services, covering architectural concept and design development, structural engineering, MEP/plant engineering, fire prevention design, safety coordination, project management, urban planning, and energy certification. The firm delivers end-to-end project implementation from concept through construction supervision for public-sector clients (municipalities, provincial governments, research bodies) and private real estate developers across Italy and internationally, with a focus on sustainable and bioclimatic design as well as heritage restoration and adaptive reuse.

Product overview

Mediapolis Engineering S.r.l. is an architecture and engineering firm offering integrated multidisciplinary design services. The company operates as a single unified offering combining architecture, structural engineering, plant/electrical/mechanical engineering, urban planning, project management, safety coordination, fire prevention, and energy certification services. Founded in 1991, the firm provides end-to-end project development from architectural concept through construction supervision. Key services include Architettura (architectural design), Ingegneria (engineering services including structural, plant, and electrical systems), Urbanistica (urban planning and landscape architecture), Project Management, Coordinamento Sicurezza (safety coordination), Prevenzione Incendi (fire prevention), and Certificazione Energetica (energy certification). The company also promotes the HATRAA business network, combining competencies in architecture and engineering. Projects span residential, commercial, cultural, hospitality, sports/leisure, retail, research facilities, infrastructure, and historic restoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architettura (Architecture Services) Multidisciplinary architectural design services including architectural concept, design development, and construction supervision for residential, commercial, cultural, and hospitality projects.
• Ingegneria (Engineering Services) Structural, plant/electrical/mechanical engineering design services including energy systems, fire prevention design, and construction management.
• Urbanistica (Urban Planning) Urban planning and landscape architecture services focused on valorization and protection of natural and cultural elements, including strategic scenario evaluation, greenway development, and territorial tourism enhancement.
• Project Management Project management services for new real estate development initiatives, including planning, time/cost/resource management, risk control, and communication management for large-scale projects.
• Coordinamento Sicurezza (Safety Coordination) Safety coordination services during design and execution phases, including risk assessment and workplace safety management for construction sites.
• Prevenzione Incendi (Fire Prevention) Fire prevention design and certification services for buildings and complexes.
• Certificazione Energetica (Energy Certification) Energy certification services for buildings, including thermal envelope analysis and energy performance assessment.
• Master Planning Large-scale urban planning and master planning services for developing entire city districts, commercial and thematic parks, and major production areas.
• HATRAA Business Network A business network promoted by Mediapolis, uniting competencies in architecture and engineering disciplines across member firms to offer integrated multidisciplinary services. Named after the legendary Parthian city of Hatra.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HATRAAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMediapolis is the promoter of the HATRAA business network ('rete d'impresa'), a consortium of specialized firms in architecture, engineering, and construction. HATRAA combines the skills and energies of member companies to offer integrated multidisciplinary services. Named after the legendary Parthian city of Hatra, a symbol of unity between architecture and engineering. The network has its own website at www.hatraa.net and serves as an additional operational structure for Mediapolis.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Buro Happold: Global engineering consultancy with strong sustainability and built-environment practice. Comparable in integrated engineering, sustainability, and project management capabilities, though at much larger scale and global footprint.
• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy offering structural, MEP, sustainability, and project management. Overlaps with Mediapolis's integrated A&E and project management services but at far greater scale and breadth.
• Ramboll: European-headquartered engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with deep sustainability and built-environment practices. Comparable in integrated A&E services and European public-sector delivery, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA): Italian integrated architecture firm focused on sustainability, energy-efficient design, and urban regeneration. Closely comparable to Mediapolis's sustainable/bioclimatic design emphasis and integrated A&E offering.
• Archea Associati: Italian architecture firm with strong urban planning, residential, and mixed-use development expertise across Italy and abroad. Comparable in project typology, geographic mix, and integrated A&E delivery model.
• Stefano Boeri Architetti: Italian architecture practice working across urban regeneration, residential, and cultural projects with strong sustainability and integrated design positioning. Comparable in multidisciplinary scope and Italian-rooted international portfolio.
• Lombardini22: Italian integrated design and engineering firm delivering architecture, structural, and MEP services for commercial, retail, and mixed-use projects. Highly comparable in service mix, integrated delivery, and Italian-mid-market positioning.
• Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Italian architecture and engineering practice with a global project portfolio delivering integrated architectural, structural, and urban design. Comparable to Mediapolis in offering end-to-end design and international reach, though at a much larger scale.
• ACPV ARCHITECTS (Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel): Italian integrated architecture and design firm operating internationally across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Comparable to Mediapolis's integrated design-from-concept-to-supervision model.
• Studio Fuksas: Italian international architecture studio with integrated design and engineering across cultural, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable in integrated practice model and global project execution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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