Kodde Architecten bna bv

What Kodde Architecten bna bv does

Kodde Architecten bna bv is an Amsterdam-based architectural firm founded in 1996, operating as a Dutch private limited company (bv) from a single office on the Prinsengracht canal. The firm is organized around four interconnected practice areas: restoration (restauratie), transformation (transformatie), renovation (renovatie), and new construction (nieuwbouw), with an additional interior design (interieur) offering. It has completed over 96 documented projects, spanning private residences, commercial and corporate offices, public institutions, and heritage sites including rijksmonumenten (national monuments) such as De Krakeling and Kasteel Huis Bergh. Specialized expertise in monument restoration and traditional craftsmanship combined with modern materials, notably CLT (Cross Laminated Timber), is a recurring technical differentiator. Notable clients include Gemeente Amsterdam, Rituals Netherlands, Bunq Bank, FROS International, All Monumenten, and the Organization of Tax Advisors (NOB). The firm was awarded the Arie Keppler Prize 2011 by the Amsterdam Monuments Association for the renovation of the Dr. Rijk Kramer School.

Kodde Architecten serves a hybrid client base split across private residential clients (its primary segment), government and public institutions, and corporate and commercial clients. The firm employs approximately 11 people and operates with a sales-led, direct-client engagement model, sourcing work through client relationships, referrals, and competitive processes such as open design competitions. Distribution is regional, centered on Amsterdam and surrounding areas, with one disclosed international project (Factory House Steamboat Springs) and a stated 'International' market in its geographic operational data.

Revenue is generated through professional architectural services fees, project management, and consultancy across the full project lifecycle from initial initiative through to completion. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. The firm is independently owned with no parent company, no disclosed investors, and no equity funding. Its marketing channels are limited to organic top-of-funnel activity: a website portfolio, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and selective participation in design competitions. Kodde Architecten has no software product, no API, no AI/ML capabilities, and no platform integrations; its value is delivered entirely through human design expertise and project execution.

Name

Kodde Architecten bna bv

Legal name

Kodde Architecten bna bv

Website

https://koddearchitecten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kodde Architecten bna bv is an Amsterdam-based architectural firm founded in 1996 that provides restoration, transformation, renovation, and new construction services for private residential, government, and corporate clients, with particular expertise in Dutch national monuments and heritage properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE), Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Monument restoration
• Heritage renovation
• New construction design
• Interior architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architectural services for restoration, transformation, renovation and new construction projects. Revenue is generated through design fees, project management, and consultancy services for the full project lifecycle from initiation to completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kodde Architecten designs and delivers architectural projects in four practice areas: restoration, transformation, renovation, and new construction. The firm guides clients through the complete project lifecycle from initial concept through final delivery, serving both private residential clients and corporate/government organizations across the Netherlands, with notable specialization in rijksmonumenten (national monuments).

Product overview

Kodde Architecten bna bv is an Amsterdam-based architectural firm founded in 1996 that offers a unified suite of architectural services rather than a software product. Their core service portfolio encompasses four interconnected practice areas: Restauratie (restoration and renovation), Nieuwbouw (new construction), Transformatie (transformation and development), and Interieur (interior design). The firm accompanies clients through the complete project lifecycle—from initial concept through final delivery—and has completed over 95 projects spanning residential, commercial, cultural, and heritage buildings. Notable projects include restoration of national monuments (Rijksmonumenten), canal houses in Amsterdam, castle renovations, and contemporary interventions in historic structures. The firm does not offer a software-as-a-service platform, API, or SaaS product; all fields related to software features (integrations, API, AI capabilities, product launches, certifications) are inapplicable to this company's business model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restauratie & Renovatie Restoration and renovation services for historic buildings, monuments (rijksmonumenten), canal houses, castles, and heritage properties. The firm handles careful restoration that respects cultural heritage while integrating modern functionality. 25 restoration & renovation projects are documented.
• Transformatie & Ontwikkeling Transformation and development services that convert existing buildings into new uses, such as transforming former theaters into residences, diamond cutter workshops into apartments, and city gates into offices. 13 transformation & development projects are documented.
• Nieuwbouw New construction design services for residential villas, urban homes, apartment buildings, and commercial facilities. Includes use of modern and sustainable materials such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). 23 new construction projects are documented.
• Interieur Interior architecture and design services, including custom residential interiors, office interiors, retail concept interiors, and integration of bespoke furniture elements. 36 interior projects are documented.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95+ documented projects successfully completed since 1996

Named customers7 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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Veronique Sloof - BinnenvormminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with interior designer Veronique Sloof of Binnenvorm on the Koninginneweg loft project in an old office building. The loft features custom furniture with dark blue steel elements.
• GFDekominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GFDeko on several projects including Patiowoning Amstelveen (2015) and Minervalaan villa project (2016).
• SOM AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership with SOM Amsterdam for projects including Lindengracht (two lofts and four new apartments) and Anjeliersstraat (conversion of former diamond cutter's workshop).
• Martijn van der Hijden ArchitectenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-architecture partnership on Dr. Rijk Kramer School renovation project, working together with Martijn van der Hijden Architecten.
• Dura Vermeer VastgoedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dura Vermeer Vastgoed on the FROS International headquarters project in IJsselstein.
• Anita Fraser (Stylist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with stylist Anita Fraser on the Herman Heijermansweg residential renovation project.
• All MonumentenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned by All Monumenten for the transformation of rijksmonument 'De Krakeling' former theater at Nieuwe Passeerdersstraat.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• cepezed: Dutch architecture firm delivering high-design commercial, office, and residential projects; comparable as a Netherlands-based design studio serving similar enterprise and developer clients.
• Powerhouse Company: Dutch architecture firm delivering high-profile residential, cultural, and commercial projects; comparable as a Netherlands-based design practice competing for similar enterprise and developer clients.
• Rijnboutt: Amsterdam-based architecture firm focused on residential, urban, and mixed-use projects; comparable as a Dutch design-led practice serving similar developer, corporate, and public clients.
• de Architekten Cie. Amsterdam-rooted Dutch architecture firm with a long history in urban, residential, and cultural projects; comparable in legacy, Netherlands focus, and broad portfolio of public and commercial commissions.
• Benthem Crouwel Architects: Amsterdam-based Dutch architecture firm working across cultural, public, and commercial projects with a comparable heritage of prestigious commissions; directly comparable as a Netherlands-rooted practice with strong portfolio depth.
• DP6 architectuurstudio: Dutch boutique architecture studio working on heritage, residential, and commercial projects; comparable as a mid-sized Netherlands design firm with similar restoration and adaptive reuse capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• MVRDV: Rotterdam-based leading Dutch architecture firm with broad portfolio across cultural, residential, and commercial work; comparable as a Dutch design practice, though much larger in scale and international reach.
• UNStudio: Amsterdam-headquartered international architecture practice with a broader portfolio across mixed-use, commercial, and cultural projects; comparable in Dutch architectural heritage and prestige, though operating at materially larger scale.
• Kaan Architecten: Dutch architecture firm with broad portfolio across cultural, public, and commercial buildings; comparable as a Netherlands-rooted practice with similar prestige positioning, though at larger scale.

Emerging players

• OZ Architecture: Boutique architecture firm with comparable focus on custom residential, adaptive reuse, and high-design commercial projects; relevant as a peer archetype for a small, design-led studio competing on craftsmanship rather than scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kodde-architecten-bv
• Instagraminstagram.com/koddearchitecten
• Pinterestpinterest.com/koddearch

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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