INSULAE srl

What INSULAE srl does

Insulae srl is a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Palermo, Sicily, offering integrated services that span architecture, structural and plant engineering, project management, construction supervision, and safety coordination. The firm is led by founder Mariano Genovese and operates under international frameworks including ISO 9001:2015 quality management, ISO 21500 and ISO 21502 for project management, and UNI 11702:2018 for certified project managers, supplemented by fire-prevention and HSE certifications. It has also obtained additional fire-prevention and HSE accreditations relevant to Italian public-tender eligibility.

The firm operates proprietary technology around the INCANT digital platform, which integrates project monitoring, safety coordination, and community engagement workflows to support delivery across distributed sites. It applies a research-action methodology developed in collaboration with the University of Palermo and other international universities (Busan, Kyushu, Tongji, Vienna), and delivers community-architecture programs with schools and municipalities. Core verticals include retail construction (200+ projects delivered over 15 years for major retail brands), public-sector redevelopment (e.g., an €18M exhibition-center project for the Municipality of Valledolmo), agrivoltaic infrastructure (LAND project in Terrasini), and a newly launched Real Estate service targeting international buyers.

Insulae's business model is fee-for-service professional services, monetizing through design fees, project-management retainers, construction supervision, and safety-coordination mandates for public administrations, retail chains, educational institutions, agricultural enterprises, and international real-estate clients. The firm was recognized as Viz "PRO of the Week" in 2026, reflecting professional visibility within the architecture community. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or revenue figures are disclosed in the available data.

Name

INSULAE srl

Legal name

INSULAE SRL

Website

https://insulaesrl.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Insulae srl is a Palermo-based multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm offering architecture, project management, construction supervision, and safety-coordination services to public administrations, retail brands, schools, agricultural enterprises, and international real-estate clients, supported by the proprietary INCANT digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture & Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Architecture consulting services
• Integrated engineering design
• Retail construction
• Urban regeneration planning
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Palermo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Engineering Consulting: Professional services providing high-level consulting and design for architecture, urban regeneration, retail construction, and community projects. Services include design, construction management, safety coordination, and general contractor support.
2. Project Management Services: Full-service project management from vision to delivery, integrating design, safety, administrative procedures, and site control following ISO standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INSULAE SRL is an integrated architecture and engineering firm that designs and manages construction projects end to end. Its core work covers retail store design and renovation for major brands (200+ projects over 15 years), public-space urban regeneration and community infrastructure for Italian municipalities, agrivoltaic and educational facility design, and full project management of construction sites following ISO 21500, 21502, and UNI 11720 standards through its proprietary INCANT digital platform.

Product overview

INSULAE srl is a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm based in Palermo, Italy, offering integrated consulting and design services. The company operates as a single unified practice organized around several interconnected service areas: Retail Construction (managing over 200 store projects for major brands), Project Management (using the proprietary INCANT digital platform for monitoring and stakeholder communication), Architecture for the Community (public spaces, civic infrastructure, and urban regeneration), Method and Innovation (research-action methodologies), Real Estate services, and Events. Founded as an evolution of architect Mariano Genovese's practice, the company manages the complete building process from vision to delivery, integrating design, safety coordination, administrative procedures, and construction site control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retail Construction Design and construction management for retail store projects, including realization and renovation of point-of-sale locations for major retail brands; INSULAE has directed over 200 such projects over the last fifteen years.
• Project Management Coordination of projects and construction sites applying ISO 21500, ISO 21502, and UNI 11720 principles, integrating design, safety, administrative procedures, and site control, with real-time monitoring and stakeholder communication via the proprietary INCANT digital platform.
• Architecture for the Community Design and realization of public spaces, civic poles, and social infrastructure that improve quality of life and reinforce a sense of belonging, integrating environmental sustainability, innovation, and urban regeneration for public and private clients.
• Ricerca Azione (Method and Innovation) Research-action methodology that converts knowledge, experiences, and multidisciplinary visions into concrete solutions for projects, territories, and communities through continuous dialogue between research, design, and implementation.
• Real Estate Property enhancement and real estate services aimed at the international market, supporting international buyers and Italian property owners in navigating purchasing processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ retail store projects successfully completed over 15 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of Palermo (Università degli Studi di Palermo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, INSULAE signed an agreement with the University of Palermo to fund a three-year scholarship for the PhD program in Architecture, focused on ecological transition between interior spaces and landscape. The partnership also involves ongoing research collaboration through the L@bCity Architecture research group, thesis supervision, and joint participation in international workshops including CAMPUS ASIA 2023 with universities from Busan, Kyushu, Tongji, and Vienna.
• Municipality of ValledolmocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Long-term partnership with the municipality led by Mayor Angelo Conti for urban regeneration projects including the new Agricultural Exhibition Center (€18M investment, 31,400 m²), public space redesign along Via Vittorio Emanuele III, and participation in the annual Agriculture Days event attracting over 20,000 visitors.
• Istituto Comprensivo De Amicis-Da VincicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration with the school for the OASI CIVICA project involving sensory gardens and pergola construction. The project was part of the PON-FESR Edugreen program and involved the LabCity Architecture research group from the University of Palermo, national and international experts, and students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Archea Associati: Italian multidisciplinary architecture firm working across commercial, retail, and public buildings. Comparable in scale, service breadth, and Italian market presence for integrated architecture and design services.
• Lombardini22: Italian architecture and engineering firm offering integrated design, project management, and real estate services. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary practice combining architecture, engineering, and development advisory under one roof.
• Nemesi Architects: Italian architecture studio specializing in experimental public, cultural, and corporate projects. Comparable for combining architecture with research and innovation, similar to INSULAE's research-action methodology.
• Miralles Tagliabue EMBT: Barcelona-based architecture studio recognized for urban regeneration, public space, and innovative design. Comparable for community-focused public realm projects and integrated design-research methodology.
• Mario Cucinella Architects: Italian multidisciplinary architecture firm with strong sustainability focus and international reach. Comparable in scale and ethos to INSULAE, with similar emphasis on ecological transition and integrated design-research methodology.
• Cino Zucchi Architettura: Milan-based architecture firm focused on urban regeneration, mixed-use, and public space projects. Comparable for community-oriented architecture and urban design work in the Italian context.
• Stefano Boeri Architetti: Italian architecture firm known for sustainable urban regeneration and innovative public-space projects. Comparable for ecological transition focus, urban regeneration portfolio, and research-practice integration.
• Park Associati: Milan-based architecture and design studio operating in commercial, retail, and urban regeneration. Comparable as an Italian mid-sized practice delivering integrated architecture and interior services for corporate and retail clients.

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering, design, and project management consultancy. Comparable for ISO-aligned project management, multidisciplinary engineering and architecture services, and proprietary digital project tools — but operates at vastly larger scale.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure and design firm spanning architecture, engineering, project management, and urban regeneration. Comparable for integrated design-build capabilities and large-scale urban regeneration project delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 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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