MARCO SETTE ARCHITECTURE

What MARCO SETTE ARCHITECTURE does

MARCO SETTE ARCHITECTURE is a Bolzano-based architecture studio founded in 2008 by Marco Sette. The practice operates as an Italian sole proprietorship (Marco Sette) with a five-person team comprising the founder/CEO, a senior architect (Alexander Platon), a junior architect (Riccardo Mangili), marketing and communication (Giorgia Antiga), and international market development (Anna Skorday). The studio delivers architectural design and construction management services across residential, workspace, hospitality, healthcare, sports, education, and public infrastructure typologies, with a stated emphasis on sustainability, sensory spatial experience, and environmental integration.

The studio's technical differentiation centres on sustainable building standards, including Passivhaus construction, CasaClima Gold Nature (energy consumption under 6 kWh/m² year) and CasaClima A certifications, and the use of PEFC-certified chestnut wood, natural plasters, and low-emission glazing systems. Notable proprietary methods include NUR-HOLZ solid timber construction without nails or glue, applied in the Casa Salute project. Revenue is generated exclusively through professional services fees quoted on a per-project basis; no standardized pricing is publicly disclosed. Projects are acquired through public tenders, architectural design competitions, direct enterprise engagement, and referrals.

The customer base spans enterprise corporate clients (Alperia Group, Cassa Edile, Gustelier HGV), municipal and provincial government (Comune di Bolzano, Municipality of Bressanone, STA – Strutture Trasporto Alto Adige), and private clients. The studio is regionally concentrated in South Tyrol with select projects referenced in Emilia-Romagna, Slovenia, and China, and has won CasaClima Cubo d'oro (2014), Big See Architecture Award (2024), The Plan Award shortlist (2024), Restructura Call4Ideas (2025), and Premio dell'Euregio (2025). Major ongoing engagements include the PNRR-funded Cable Car Bolzano–San Genesio (5,760 m²) and the Cortina Airport feasibility study linked to Milan-Cortina 2026.

Name

MARCO SETTE ARCHITECTURE

Legal name

Marco Sette

Website

https://m-7.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MARCO SETTE ARCHITECTURE is a five-person Bolzano-based architecture studio founded in 2008 that designs sustainable, Passivhaus- and CasaClima-certified buildings for government, enterprise, hospitality, and public-infrastructure clients in South Tyrol and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD), Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Sustainable architecture services
• Passive house design
• Urban regeneration planning
• Casaclima certified design
• Construction management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolzano

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. Architectural Design Services: Professional architecture and design services including preliminary design, final design, and construction management. Revenue generated through project-based fees for residential, commercial, hospitality, and public infrastructure projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MARCO SETTE ARCHITECTURE provides professional architectural design and construction management services spanning preliminary design, final design, and execution phases. The studio delivers sustainable building projects across residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, public infrastructure, and educational typologies for government, enterprise, and institutional clients in South Tyrol and northern Italy. Its work emphasizes Passivhaus and CasaClima-certified energy performance, PEFC-certified natural materials, and integration of buildings with the surrounding landscape.

Product overview

MARCO SETTE ARCHITECTURE is an architecture and design studio founded by Marco Sette in 2008, based in Bolzano, Italy. The studio provides architectural design and construction management services across diverse typologies, including residential, hospitality, workspace, public infrastructure, and educational projects. The portfolio comprises named projects such as The Hats (social housing), Alperia Headquarters (workspace renovation), Gustelier HGV (culinary arts center), Funivia Bolzano-San Genesio (cable car infrastructure), Milland Sports Park, Casa Salute (passive house), and the Cassa Edile Training Room, among others. Projects span South Tyrol, Italy, and international locations including Slovenia and China. The studio emphasizes sustainable design, natural materials, and integration with the environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Professional architecture practice delivering preliminary design, final design, and construction management services for residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, public infrastructure, and educational projects. Engagements are project-based and serve government, enterprise, and institutional clients.
• Passivhaus and CasaClima Sustainable Building Design Design service for ultra-low-energy buildings achieving Passivhaus and CasaClima Gold Nature or CasaClima A certification, integrating controlled mechanical ventilation, EPS and wood wool thermal insulation, high-performance triple-glazed windows, and NUR-HOLZ or PEFC-certified wood construction.
• Urban Regeneration and Social Housing Design Design service for the renovation and regeneration of aging public and social housing stock into energy-efficient, community-oriented residential environments for municipalities and public institutions.
• Public Infrastructure Architecture (Cable Car and Mobility) Architectural design of public mobility infrastructure, including cable car stations and transport facilities, for provincial transport authorities and public operators.
• Corporate Headquarters and Workspace Design Design service for corporate headquarters, workspace renovation, and branded commercial architecture for enterprise clients, emphasizing sustainability signaling and employee experience.
• Sports and Recreational Facility Design Architectural design for sports parks, recreational facilities, and athletic infrastructure that integrate with natural landscapes for municipalities and sports organizations.
• Hospitality and Culinary Venue Design Design service for hospitality venues, gastronomic centers, and culinary arts facilities that integrate regional materials and celebrate local food and tourism identity.
• Interior Design and Training/Educational Space Design Interior architecture and educational/training space design services integrating smart controls, acoustic solutions, and daylight diffusion for private and institutional clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings achieving CasaClima A energy certification for social housing renovation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Plasma StudiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration on Milland Sports Park architectural competition project in Brixen. Studio contributed to the design competition winning entry integrating sports facilities with alpine landscape along the Isarco River.
• Arch. Michael TribusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Marconi-Lévinas School Complex project in Merano for the Autonomous Province of Bolzano.
• AE EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering collaboration on Cortina Airport feasibility study project for Pro-Gest Group, designed for Miliano-Cortina 2026 Olympics context.
• STA – Strutture Trasporto Alto AdigecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for major public infrastructure projects including the Cable Car Bolzano – San Genesio, a 5,760 m² project funded by PNRR to replace 1937 installation with 95% increased capacity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pedevilla Architects: Architecture firm based in South Tyrol with similar size, regional focus, and emphasis on locally rooted, materially-driven design (notably wood construction). Directly comparable boutique scale and Alpine/regional positioning to Marco Sette Architecture.
• Archea Associati: Italian architecture firm founded in Florence with a comparable Italian-regional practice and sustainability orientation, including public and cultural commissions. Similar boutique-to-mid size and design-led portfolio comparable to Marco Sette's project types.
• Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli: Italian architecture studio with a strong portfolio in public architecture (schools, civic buildings, transport). Comparable on small-team model and public-sector focus, especially relevant given Marco Sette's school and infrastructure projects.
• Cino Zucchi Architetti: Milan-based architecture firm focused on residential, public, and urban regeneration projects. Comparable in Italian-regional practice with sustainability emphasis, though at a larger scale than Marco Sette.
• Plasma Studio: South Tyrol–based architecture studio known for parametric and landscape-integrated design. Direct comparable: has formally collaborated with MARCO SETTE ARCHITECTURE on the Milland Sports Park competition in Brixen, indicating shared regional client base and design sensibility.

Broad incumbents

• Studio Marco Piva: Milan-headquartered architecture and design firm with hospitality, residential, and workspace portfolio. Comparable Italian architectural practice and brand-driven approach, though at a substantially larger scale.
• Stefano Boeri Architetti: Established Italian architecture firm internationally recognized for sustainable and urban regeneration projects (e.g., Bosco Verticale). Comparable on sustainability/urban regeneration domain but operates at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• Mario Cucinella Architects (MC A): Italian architecture firm with deep specialization in sustainability, Passivhaus, and energy-efficient design. Comparable sustainability positioning and Italian base, but with international presence and substantially larger team.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MarcosetteArchitecture
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marcosettearchitecture
• Instagraminstagram.com/marco_sette_architecture

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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