Jaccaud + Associés

What Jaccaud + Associés does

Jaccaud + Associés is a Geneva-based architecture and urban planning firm founded in 2004 by Jean-Paul Jaccaud, who previously worked with David Chipperfield in London and Herzog & de Meuron. The practice was rebranded from Jean-Paul Jaccaud Architectes to its current name in November 2021, formalizing a partnership structure that today comprises founders Jean-Paul Jaccaud and Stephan Gratzer, plus a bench of associates (Laurent Carrera, Benoît Cousin, Giovanna Garbani Nerini, Amaury Delorme, Damien Guerra, Steffan Heath). The firm operates from Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers in Geneva with a team of roughly 35-40, including collaborators, a BIM Manager, and administrative staff, and recruits 1-2 interns every 6-12 months.

The firm's portfolio spans urban planning, residential and mixed-use developments, public buildings, and the renovation of post-war modernist heritage — most notably the Cité du Lignon (a 1970s housing complex in Vernier) and the Cité de Pesay social housing development in Lancy. Other signature projects include Rue du Cendrier (RIBA International Award 2012), the Belle-Terre quarter in Thônex, Chemin des Rambossons, and international work such as Shepherdess Walk in London. Technical work is supported by ArchiCAD-based BIM capabilities and delivered through consortia with peer firms including Sergison Bates architekten, Schweingruber Zulauf (landscape), and LRS, as well as engineering partners (MRS Partner, T-Ingénierie, Sorane).

The business model is professional-services fee-based, with revenue generated from architectural design and project management commissions, competition prizes, and MEP (mandat d'étude parallèle) study mandates — standard percentage-of-construction-cost fee structures in Switzerland. Projects are acquired primarily through Swiss architectural competitions and direct commissions from housing cooperatives (SCHS, L'Habrik, CODHA, CCL) and municipal governments (Thônex, Plan-les-Ouates, Vernier). The firm markets via publications in Werk Bauen Wohnen, Tracés, Hochparterre, and the Swiss Architecture Yearbook, and through Venice Biennale and SIA event participation. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Jaccaud + Associés

Legal name

Jaccaud+Associés

Website

https://jaccaud-associes.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Geneva-based architecture firm founded in 2004 providing urban planning, residential and public building design, and heritage renovation services to Swiss housing cooperatives, municipalities, and cultural institutions, with international recognition including a 2012 RIBA award.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban planning
• Building renovation
• Heritage restoration
• Residential architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Fees generated through architectural design and project management services for residential, commercial, and public buildings. Revenue comes from competition prizes, direct commissions, and MEP (mandat d'étude parallèle) project awards. Projects span new construction, renovation, and urban planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jaccaud + Associés is an architecture firm providing comprehensive architectural design services spanning urban planning, residential and public building construction, heritage renovation of modernist housing complexes, and cultural/educational facilities. The firm delivers projects primarily through architectural competitions and direct commissions for housing cooperatives, municipalities, and private developers across Switzerland with select international projects.

Product overview

Jaccaud + Associés is an architecture firm founded in Geneva in 2004 offering comprehensive architecture, urbanism, and building renovation services. The firm operates as a single unified practice rather than a platform architecture. Their portfolio includes urban planning projects, social housing developments (such as Cité de Pesay and Trèfle d'Or), heritage building renovations (notably the Cité du Lignment), and mixed-use residential projects across Switzerland and internationally. The firm has been recognized with prestigious awards including RIBA International Award 2013, Distinction Romande d'Architecture (DRA), and the Hochparterre Goldener Hase prize.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Comprehensive architectural design and project management services encompassing urban planning, residential and public building construction, heritage renovation, and cultural continuity projects for housing cooperatives, municipalities, public institutions, and private developers across Switzerland and internationally.
• Urban Planning Urban planning services including neighborhood development, site studies, and master planning for mixed-use districts in the Geneva region.
• Building Renovation Renovation and restoration services for modernist heritage buildings, including facade upgrades, technical installations, and common area improvements for housing complexes and public buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• RIBA International Award 2012 for Rue du Cendrier project
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Sergison Bates architektencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2020Strategic collaboration on major projects including Bulle library and cultural center competition win, and various competition entries. Swiss firm with complementary expertise.
• Schweingruber ZulaufcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture collaboration on multiple housing projects including Avenue Henri-Golay winning competition.
• LRS (Lyonnet Ravecca Stöcklin)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation partner for MEP (mandat d'étude parallèle) competition win for Caserne des Vernets project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• David Chipperfield Architects: London-based international firm where founder Jaccaud trained (1995-1998). Comparable high-end architecture practice with strong cultural/heritage renovation portfolio (e.g., Neues Museum Berlin); operates at much larger international scale.
• Herzog & de Meuron: Basel-based global architecture firm where Jaccaud + Associés founder Jean-Paul Jaccaud previously worked (1999-2003). Comparable as elite Swiss architectural practice with international recognition and heritage/cultural building expertise, but at vastly larger scale and global scope.
• Diener & Diener Architekten: Basel-based established Swiss architecture firm comparable in typological rigor and Swiss design sensibility. Both firms work on urban housing, public buildings, and heritage renovation at premium quality levels.

Direct peers

• Sergison Bates architects: London/Swiss architecture firm with established strategic collaboration with Jaccaud + Associés on Bulle library and cultural center competition. Highly comparable boutique practice with shared Swiss-British design sensibility and housing/heritage focus.
• Christian Kerez Architecturer: Zurich-based Swiss architect with comparable boutique practice model, ETH/EPFL academic credentials, and award-winning housing and public building portfolio. Comparable positioning as a recognized Swiss design-led firm.
• Burkhalter Sumi Architekten: Zurich-based Swiss architecture firm with comparable boutique scale and similar focus on housing, urban infill, and heritage work. Comparable practice profile with multiple Swiss Architecture awards and competition success.
• Atelier 5: Bern-based Swiss architecture collective with strong heritage in modernist housing (Halen settlement, surrounding developments). Highly comparable as Swiss practice specializing in housing cooperatives and modernist heritage renovation.
• 2b Architectes: Lausanne-based Swiss architecture firm where associate Steffan Heath previously worked. Comparable boutique practice with housing and public building expertise; serves similar client base of cooperatives and public institutions.
• Schweingruber Zulauf: Zurich-based landscape architecture firm with established collaboration with Jaccaud + Associés on multiple housing projects. Comparable as a Swiss boutique specialist firm partnering on housing and urban projects, though in landscape rather than building architecture.
• Devanthéry & Lamunière Architectes: Geneva-based architecture practice where Jaccaud + Associés associate Giovanna Garbani Nerini previously worked. Direct local peer in Geneva market, comparable in scale and Swiss housing/cultural building portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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