Hexagon

What Hexagon does

Hexagon (legal entity HEXAGON Architecture, registered Paris, RCS 981 754 039) is a French architecture and urban planning firm structured as a multi-pole collective of partner studios operating under a unified brand. As of firmographic reporting the holding entity lists 8 employees, but the operational network encompasses five regional poles — RELIEF Architecture (Lille and Bordeaux), Atelier Empreinte (Marseille / La Ciotat), DRLW Architectes (Strasbourg), and PADW SCOP d'Architecture (Nantes) — together with a Paris headquarters at 1 rue de Stockholm. The firm positions itself on a model of 'collective intelligence' and geo-cultural proximity, delivering full-service architecture from sketch design through detailed project execution (DCE), BIM management, construction economics, and maître d'œuvre d'exécution.

The firm's underlying technology stack is BIM-centric: Archicad 25, Archicad (Abvent), and BIM Office 8 are used across all projects from sketch phase through construction coordination, with a Leica RTC360 scanner deployed for 3D site documentation of complex or heritage conditions. Hexagon's portfolio is heavily oriented toward sustainable construction, with demonstrated certifications including Passivhaus, BREEAM, HQE, E+C-, BDM Gold/Silver, WELL, BBC Rénovation, BIOSOURCE level 3, and NF Habitat, plus awards including the 2018 Green Solutions Awards and 2019 Pyramides d'Argent.

The business model is project-based professional services: fees are negotiated per engagement with public institutions (régions, départements, rectorats, municipalities), private developers (Kaufman & Broad, Nexity, Altarea, Icade, Trianon Résidences), and corporate end-users (Crédit Agricole, Puma France, Merck Millipore, SNCF Mobilités). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contract durations are typically multi-year, tied to the construction-program timeline. Distribution is sales-led, channeled through architectural competitions, public procurement, and direct client relationships, with the regional poles serving as the primary commercial interface in their respective territories.

Name

Hexagon

Legal name

HEXAGON Architecture

Website

https://hxg.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hexagon is a French architecture and urban-planning collective, operating five regional poles across France under a Paris headquarters, delivering full-service design, BIM management, and sustainable-construction services to public institutions and private developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Project-based professional fees for architecture and urban planning services, including design (from sketch to DCE), BIM management, construction economics, and execution supervision. Revenue is generated through public and private construction projects across housing, education, healthcare, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Hexagon is a French architecture agency providing full-service architectural design, urban planning, BIM management, construction economics, and execution supervision for residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, sports, cultural, airport, and infrastructure projects. The firm operates through five regional poles across France (Lille/Bordeaux, Marseille, Strasbourg, Nantes, plus a Paris headquarters) under a shared philosophy emphasizing bioclimatic design, low-carbon construction, and environmental certifications (Passivhaus, HQE, BREEAM, BDM).

Product overview

Hexagon is a French architecture and urban planning firm structured as a multi-pole national network with five regional offices (Lille/Bordeaux, Marseille, Strasbourg, Nantes, plus a Paris headquarters). Its portfolio spans architectural design, urban planning, BIM management, construction economics, and execution oversight. The firm's core offering comprises full-service architecture (residential, tertiary, educational, healthcare, sports, cultural, airport, industrial) supported by dedicated sustainable architecture, BIM, and economics competencies. All poles operate under a shared philosophy emphasizing bioclimatic design, low-carbon construction, and environmental certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full-service architectural design from initial sketch through detailed project execution (DCE), covering residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, sports, cultural, and airport infrastructure projects for public institutions and private developers across France and internationally.
• Urban Planning Services Sustainable urban development and requalification planning integrating environmental considerations, waste management, noise reduction, and citizen consultation for durable urban transformation projects.
• BIM Management Building Information Modeling services using Archicad 25, BIM Office 8, and Leica RTC360 scanner for 3D modeling from early sketch phases through construction coordination and facility management, ensuring data exchange continuity between architects and engineers.
• Construction Economics Cost estimation and project budgeting services throughout all project phases, including construction cost studies, budget impact assessment, and tender preparation for contractors. The economics team holds OPQTEC certification.
• Master Builder Execution (Maîtrise d'Œuvre d'Exécution) Construction management and site coordination ensuring continuity from design through delivery, with quality control, deadline management, and regulatory compliance for project owners.
• Sustainable Architecture Bioclimatic and low-tech design approach prioritizing energy efficiency, low carbon emissions, circular economy (reuse, recycling), biosourced materials (wood, straw, earth, hemp), and environmental certifications (Passivhaus, HQE, BREEAM, BDM).
• Interior Architecture Interior design services integrated within architectural projects, covering space planning, material selection, and interior aesthetics.

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RELIEF ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRELIEF Architecture is a core member of the Hexagon network, operating the Lille and Bordeaux offices. As a co-development partner, RELIEF contributes to projects across the network and shares in the collective intelligence and methodologies of the Hexagon group.
• DRLW ArchitectescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRLW Architectes operates the Strasbourg pole within the Hexagon network. The firm brings expertise in local building traditions, heritage conservation, and regional materials, contributing to the collective approach to architecture across France.
• PADW - SCOP d'ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPADW - SCOP d'Architecture operates the Nantes office as part of the Hexagon network. As a SCOP (cooperative), the firm embodies the collective values of the Hexagon group.
• Atelier EmpreintecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtelier Empreinte operates the Marseille pole (La Ciotat) within the Hexagon network, contributing expertise in Mediterranean architecture and bioclimatic design adapted to southern France climate conditions.
• SCAUminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSCAU served as associated architect on the Rectorat de Lille headquarters project, working in collaboration with Hexagon on this major public infrastructure project.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Groupe-6: French architecture firm with multi-office national network and explicit focus on sustainable, low-carbon, and Passivhaus-certified design across housing, healthcare, education, and research facilities. Closely comparable to Hexagon in typology, regional coverage philosophy, and sustainable-architecture credentials.
• Valode & Pistre: Major French architecture firm with a broad portfolio of large-scale residential, office, and sustainable-design projects. Comparable to Hexagon in typology and emphasis on environmental performance, with deeper resources for international tenders and large-scale urban projects.
• SCAU Architecture: French architecture firm specializing in public infrastructure, cultural, and educational projects. Directly comparable to Hexagon as both firms operate in the public-procurement architecture segment; SCAU has collaborated with Hexagon on the Rectorat de Lille headquarters project.
• Wilmotte & Associés: Paris-based architecture firm with extensive experience in luxury residential, hospitality, cultural, and office sectors. Comparable to Hexagon as a multi-disciplinary French architecture practice; differs in scale, international reach, and premium-segment positioning.
• Architecture-Studio: Paris-based architecture firm with international presence across housing, cultural, education, and urban-planning sectors. Comparable to Hexagon in offering full-service architecture and BIM-led delivery, but with a significantly larger international footprint and broader project scale.
• TANK Architectes: French architecture firm with focus on sustainable design, BIM, and integrated project delivery across housing, education, and public infrastructure. Closely comparable to Hexagon in scale, typology, and sustainability positioning within the French market.

Broad incumbents

• Artelia: Large French engineering, project management, and architecture group active in building, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Comparable to Hexagon in delivering architecture services alongside engineering and project management, but operating at substantially greater scale across multiple continents.
• Egis Group: Major French engineering and architecture group with operations in buildings, transport, energy, and urban development. Comparable to Hexagon in offering integrated architecture and engineering services with BIM capability, but at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance22 records

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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