KAIRN Ingénierie & Architecture

Name

KAIRN Ingénierie & Architecture

Legal name

KAIRN SAS

Website

https://kairn-ia.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Architectural design services
• Heritage monument rehabilitation
• Stone masonry construction
• Timber structural design

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Structural Engineering Services: KAIRN Ingénierie provides structural engineering missions ranging from preliminary design (Concours/APD) through execution studies (Études d'Exécution/DCE) to construction supervision (DET). Services are rendered on a per-project, quote-based fee basis. Revenue is generated through professional service fees tied to specific project phases and complexity.
2. Architecture Services: AA KAIRN, the architecture agency subsidiary, provides architectural services including heritage monument rehabilitation, complete project management (Maîtrise d'Œuvre complète), and architectural diagnostics. Services are project-based and fee-driven.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KAIRN Ingénierie & Architecture provides structural engineering and architectural design services through two Paris-based entities: KAIRN Ingénierie (structural engineering, founded 2017) and AA KAIRN (architecture agency, founded 2019). The firm delivers complete project management (Maîtrise d'Œuvre complète), architectural project management, structural project management, structural diagnostics, and execution studies for heritage rehabilitation, contemporary housing, public infrastructure, and sports facilities across France. They specialize in traditional materials including stone masonry, timber, steel, and concrete, using parametric modeling and algorithmic optimization.

Product overview

KAIRN Ingénierie & Architecture is a Paris-based firm offering integrated architecture and structural engineering services through two entities: AA KAIRN (architecture, founded 2019) and KAIRN Ingénierie (structural engineering, founded 2017). The core offerings include Maîtrise d'Œuvre complète (complete project management), Maîtrise d'Œuvre architecturale (architectural project management), Maîtrise d'Œuvre structure (structural project management), Mission de diagnostic (structural assessment), and Études d'exécution (execution studies). Services span renovation, historical monuments, and new construction across housing, equipment, and infrastructure sectors. The firm specializes in working with diverse materials including reinforced concrete, steel, wood, and notably massive stone construction, employing parametric modeling and algorithmic optimization techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maîtrise d'Œuvre complète Complete project management service covering both architectural and structural engineering aspects of construction and rehabilitation projects from conception through execution, delivered to public institutions and private clients.
• Maîtrise d'Œuvre architecturale Architectural project management service focusing on design, aesthetics, and architectural coordination for new buildings, renovations, and heritage monuments, delivered through AA KAIRN.
• Maîtrise d'Œuvre structure Structural engineering project management service including design, calculation, and supervision of structural elements in reinforced concrete, steel, wood, and masonry, with specialization in massive stone construction and seismic zone design.
• Mission de diagnostic Structural diagnostic and assessment services to evaluate existing building conditions, identify structural issues, and recommend remediation strategies for historic buildings and infrastructure.
• Études d'exécution Execution studies and detailed technical design for construction phases, including connection details, assembly drawings, 3D stone coursing plans (calepinage), and structural calculations, particularly for stone massive construction.

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• MATCH (Architecture)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Architecture firm co-traitant with KAIRN as mandataire on the Paris school courtyard canopy project (rue du Surmelin, 20th arrondissement). MATCH contributed architectural design while KAIRN provided structural design and project management.
• 1PAXmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Architecture firm co-traitant (co-contracting) with KAIRN as mandataire on the Bordeaux Airport Hall B facade replacement project. 1PAX contributed architectural expertise alongside KAIRN's structural engineering and ATEx process management for the non-traditional VEA facade replacement.
• SimoninminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Wood supplier and manufacturer of structural timber products (including KLH panels, larch structural sections) used in KAIRN-designed timber structures. Supplies materials for projects such as the school canopy at Île-Saint-Denis and Vincennes citystade.
• Barcque CharpentemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2020Timber frame company (charpentier) recurring on KAIRN projects, responsible for fabrication and construction of timber structures designed by KAIRN. Projects include: school courtyard canopy (Île-Saint-Denis), technical block for ENGIE La Défense experiment.
• LAO SCOPmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Architecture cooperative firm recurring as lead architect on community and public space projects where KAIRN provides structural MOE. Projects include: school courtyard canopy at Île-Saint-Denis, commercial space in Thury, loft renovation at La Villette (with Delphine Vidon), and tourist chalets in Montenach.
• Philippe d'ArtcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017Recurring stone masonry specialist (tailleur de pierre) partner on KAIRN projects. Philippe d'Art collaborates with KAIRN on execution studies and 3D stone coursing plans (calepinage) for structural stone walls and facades. Projects include: Rue des Cévennes (Paris), Hôtel Tribe (Clichy), Université de Lorraine (Nancy), Groupe scolaire de Bruyère-sur-Oise, Ludomédiathèque Herblay-sur-Seine, and others.
• Baehr & LandaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Recurring architecture firm partner on climbing hall and sports facility projects. Baehr & Landau serves as lead architect while KAIRN provides structural MOE. Longstanding collaboration spanning multiple Arkose climbing hall projects across France including Paris Nation, Paris Montmartre, Annemasse, and Paris 15th arrondissement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Architecture-Studio: Major French architecture firm with international practice and significant heritage and public-building portfolio. Competes on concours and integrated architecture mandates.
• Egis: Major French engineering group with dedicated building, heritage, and infrastructure practices. Competes with KAIRN on public tenders and heritage diagnostics at significantly larger scale.
• Ingerop: French engineering group with building, heritage, and structural practices. Competes on public tenders and as structural engineering sub-contractor.
• Setec: Major French engineering group covering buildings, infrastructure, and industrial projects, with a heritage and structural engineering practice. Competes on concours and large restoration projects.
• AIA Life Designers: French architecture practice with integrated technical engineering, comparable to KAIRN's dual-entity architecture + structure model but at significantly larger scale.
• Ginger Group: French engineering group active in heritage, environment, and structural diagnostics. Directly overlaps with KAIRN's diagnostic and structural assessment offerings.
• Wilmotte & Associés: Established French architecture firm with notable heritage and urban projects. Competes on concours and heritage commissions at larger scale.
• Artelia: Major French engineering group with building, heritage, and architecture practices. Competes on mid-to-large public tenders and integrated architecture-structure mandates.

Direct peers

• Batiserf: French structural engineering firm of comparable small size, specializing in complex structures, innovative materials, and heritage renovation. Closest direct peer to KAIRN in scale, niche (stone/wood/complex geometry), and project typology.
• Bollinger+Grohmann: International engineering firm with strong French presence and a portfolio of complex contemporary and heritage projects. Direct peer in terms of structural engineering focus on challenging geometry and material innovation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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