Łapacz Winkowski Architekci

What Łapacz Winkowski Architekci does

Łapacz Winkowski Architekci sp. z o.o. is a Wrocław-based architecture and investment management firm operating in Poland since 2015, employing eight staff. The firm delivers end-to-end building investment services spanning feasibility analysis, architectural design, cost estimation, scheduling, tender preparation, and construction supervision, with the client ("investor") embedded as a team member through dedicated project managers and regular working meetings. Core service lines include public utility buildings, educational and cultural facilities, heritage building conservation and adaptive reuse, fire protection (PPOŻ) compliance design, and energy efficiency / renewable energy (OZE) integration.

Technically, the firm differentiates through 3D laser scanning for heritage documentation, BIM-based project management (led by an in-house BIM manager), and professional project management methodologies enabling real-time cost and schedule control. It maintains an interdisciplinary in-house team (architects, project managers, BIM manager, CFO, office manager, in-house legal counsel/radca prawny) supplemented by an external network of art conservators, technologists, historians, and scientific consultants.

The business operates as a B2B professional services firm on a quote-based, project-specific pricing model with no publicly disclosed rates. Revenue derives from professional services fees across a diversified client base spanning local government (Gmina Wrocław), universities (Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu), industrial multinationals (Whirlpool, GKN Driveline), religious institutions (parishes in Dobroszyce, Dobra, Gorzesław), and private investors (Topacz Investments, former Bank Drezdeński/BZWBK). Distribution is direct, regional (Lower Silesia / Dolnośląskie), and relationship-driven. The firm also operates a wholly-owned renewable energy subsidiary, Dolnośląska Energia Odnawialna sp. z o.o., and is a founding member of the Klaster Świdnicka Energia Odnawialna.

Name

Łapacz Winkowski Architekci

Legal name

Łapacz Winkowski Architekci sp. z o.o.

Website

https://lapaczwinkowski.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wrocław-based architecture and investment management firm (8 staff) delivering full-service building design, heritage conservation, fire protection, and energy efficiency services for institutional, governmental, and private clients in Lower Silesia, Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ), Structural & Mechanical BOP Construction (Racking/Trackers, Turbine Erection Support, Mounting Structures) (EUAMAFAC), Education & Research Facility Construction (Schools, Universities, R&D) (IMAFACAE)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Heritage building renovation
• Construction project management
• Fire protection design
• Energy efficiency consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wrocław

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: The firm generates revenue through comprehensive architecture and design services including planning, design, project management, and construction investment management for public, educational, industrial, and residential projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Łapacz Winkowski Architekci is a full-service architecture and investment management firm that handles the complete lifecycle of construction investments — from feasibility studies and architectural design, through cost estimation, scheduling, and tender preparation, to construction supervision. Services span public utility building design, educational and cultural facility design, heritage building conservation and renovation (using 3D laser scanning), fire protection (PPOŻ) design, energy efficiency and renewable energy (OZE) integration, and dedicated investment project management for institutional and private investors.

Product overview

Łapacz Winkowski Architekci is an architectural and investment management firm offering a unified portfolio of services for construction projects. Their core offerings include public utility building design, cultural/educational facility design, energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions, heritage building renovation, comprehensive heritage building reconstruction, fire protection design, and end-to-end investment project management. The company positions itself as a one-stop solution handling all phases from initial investment planning through construction completion, integrating services such as market absorption analysis, feasibility studies, interior design, cost estimates, schedules, and tender preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Utility Building Design (Budynki użyteczności publicznej) Design and adaptation of public utility buildings for private sector companies and public administration. Projects include office buildings, industrial facilities, police headquarters, and civic structures for clients such as Zakłady Kórnickie, Topacz Investments, Whirlpool, GKN Driveline, and the Provincial Police Command in Wrocław.
• Education, Culture and Science Building Design (Budynki kultury, nauki i oświaty) Design of educational institutions, cultural centers, museums, lecture halls, kindergartens, and universities, combining practicality and elegance to ensure harmonious functioning of public buildings. Clients include Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny we Wrocławiu, Ogólnopolski Operator Oświaty, and the Municipality of Wrocław.
• Heritage Building Renovation and Conservation (Renowacje obiektów zabytkowych) Conservation and restoration of heritage buildings using 3D laser scanning technology combined with archival research, supported by external art conservators, technologists, and scientific consultants. The service preserves aesthetic qualities while adapting heritage properties for contemporary functional requirements.
• Comprehensive Heritage Building Reconstruction (Kompleksowe przebudowy obiektów zabytkowych) Complex renovations of heritage-protected buildings, adapting them to new functions that may conflict with original purposes, both in terms of usability and installation requirements. Engagements cover structural reinforcement, system integration, and adaptive reuse of historic structures.
• Fire Protection Design (Ochrona PPOŻ) Design of fire protection adaptations for buildings and rooms to comply with current fire safety regulations (PPOŻ). Clients include housing cooperatives (e.g., Spółdzielnia Mieszkaniowa 'Wojewodzianka'), Whirlpool (production hall exceeding 50,000 m² in Wrocław), and other institutional/industrial owners.
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Services (Efektywność Energetyczna i OZE) Design services focused on renewable energy sources (OZE) and technical/technological solutions that increase the energy efficiency of designed and renovated buildings, including thermal modernization, heat pump systems, and PV installation integration.
• Investment Project Management (Zarządzanie projektami inwestycyjnymi) Full-service investment management covering all phases from preparation through construction completion, including market absorption analysis, feasibility studies, detailed cost estimates, schedules, contractor tender preparation, and ongoing project supervision. The service reduces business risk by integrating the investor as a team member via a dedicated project manager with continuous communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 20% additional usable floor area obtained through engineering solutions for the Wita Stwosza building project

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dolnośląska Energia Odnawialna sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2020, Łapacz Winkowski Architekci created the company Dolnośląska Energia Odnawialna sp. z o.o. to build and expand the firm's competencies in energy efficiency, renewable energy sources (OZE), and market trends in the energy sector.
• Klaster Świdnicka Energia OdnawialnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerŁapacz Winkowski Architekci is a founding member of the Świdnicka Energia Odnawialna (Świdnica Renewable Energy) Cluster. Together they are building a local energy market in the Świdnica district, supporting regional renewable energy development.
• In-house Legal Counsel (Radca Prawny)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe firm has an experienced legal counsel (radca prawny) on its team who supports the firm's own activities and those of its clients, covering matters such as property law, administrative procedures, and investment-related legal issues.
• Network of External SpecialistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm collaborates with a network of external specialists including art conservators, technologists, expert appraisers, and scientific consultants for heritage and complex renovation projects.
• Dr Maria Gąsior (Conservator of Art)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor the conservation of the former Dresden Bank building (BZWBK), the firm collaborated with Dr Maria Gąsior, art conservator, on conservation and restoration work.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• HRA Architekci: Polish architectural practice with strong heritage and conservation portfolio, overlapping directly with Łapacz Winkowski's registered-building renovation niche and institutional client base.
• Konior Studio: Katowice-based architecture studio of similar size with strong cultural and concert-hall portfolio; comparable on complex cultural/educational building design for Polish institutional clients.
• Biuro Architektoniczne DDJM: Wrocław-based architectural studio of comparable size, active in commercial, residential and adaptive reuse projects; competes for the same Lower Silesian institutional and private clients.
• Nizio Design International: Warsaw-based architecture and design studio active in museums, exhibitions, and public buildings; overlaps with Łapacz Winkowski on cultural and public-building commissions.
• KWK Promes (Robert Konieczny): Polish architectural practice known for innovative single-family and public buildings; comparable on creative, technically demanding Polish architecture projects for private and public clients.

Broad incumbents

• Kuryłowicz & Associates: One of Poland's largest architectural offices, operating broadly across commercial, cultural and public sectors; competes for the same institutional design mandates at a larger scale.
• WXCA: Warsaw-based architectural practice active in cultural, public, and commercial projects; comparable on public-building design and heritage-adjacent work at larger scale.
• APA Wojciechowski: Major Polish architectural firm with national footprint covering commercial, retail, and public buildings; overlaps with Łapacz Winkowski on commercial and institutional design work.
• Mostostal Warszawa: Major Polish general contractor active in commercial, public, and industrial building construction; competes for the same institutional clients at the construction-delivery stage rather than pure design.
• ILF Consulting Engineers (Poland): International engineering consultancy with Polish operations covering infrastructure and building services; overlaps on technical/engineering design work for institutional and industrial clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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