mrh architektur

What mrh architektur does

mrh architektur ag is a privately held Swiss architecture firm incorporated in Liebefeld-Bern, founded in 1981 by three architects. The firm operates from a single headquarters at Schwarzenburgstrasse 200, Liebefeld-Bern, with approximately 10 employees, and delivers a full-service architectural practice spanning design, planning, and project execution across residential, commercial, public-sector, healthcare, sports, and correctional building typologies. Its underlying methodology centers on BIM-based planning paired with model-based cost estimation to maintain cost accuracy across project phases, and projects are acquired primarily through first-prize wins in Swiss architectural competitions, supplemented by direct commissions from public institutions and private developers.

The firm's client base includes Swiss cantonal and federal government agencies (notably the Eidgenössisches Finanzdepartement / BBL for the Campus Liebefeld BAG with 840 workplaces), municipalities (Stadt Bern), private developers and investment vehicles (Emil Frey AG, Luzintra AG / UBS Fund Management, SKE Immobilien, Nüesch Development AG), a sports enterprise (BSC Young Boys), and healthcare/nonprofit institutions (Stiftung Haus Serena). It maintains recurring collaboration networks with peer Swiss practices such as iaag architekten ag, extrā Landschaftsarchitekten AG, Klötzli Friedli Landschaftsarchitekten AG, and Büro B Architekten AG, typically on a lead-partner basis for major competition wins.

Business model is professional services fee-based, with revenue driven by individual project commissions rather than subscriptions or licensing. Project execution runs over multi-year horizons (e.g., Festhalle Bern awarded 2017, built 2023–2025), producing inherently lumpy revenue tied to competition outcomes. Marketing is modest, comprising a project-portfolio website (www.mrh.ch), LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest presence, alongside selective participation in public visibility events such as Open House Bern 2026. The firm received the "best architects 27" award in July 2026 for the PZM Psychiatriezentrum Münsingen AG, Haus 25 in the Conversions & Extensions category.

Name

mrh architektur

Legal name

mrh architektur ag

Website

https://mrh.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

mrh architektur ag is a Swiss architecture firm founded in 1981 in Liebefeld-Bern, delivering full-service design, planning, and execution for public, private, healthcare, and sports clients across Switzerland, acquired primarily through competition wins.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building renovation
• Residential architecture
• Commercial architecture
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Liebefeld-Bern

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. Architecture and Design Services: Full-service architectural firm providing design, planning, and project management services from concept through execution for public and private clients in Switzerland.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

mrh architektur is a Swiss architecture firm founded in 1981 and headquartered in Liebefeld-Bern, Switzerland. The firm provides architectural design and planning services across residential, commercial, and public-building projects, including new construction and renovation work. It applies BIM-based (Building Information Modeling) planning methodology, model-based cost estimation, and sustainability-focused design practices.

Product overview

mrh architektur is a Swiss architecture firm founded in 1981, offering a comprehensive range of architectural services. The firm operates as a single unified service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core offering includes architectural design services spanning residential, commercial, public buildings (including schools, care homes, psychiatric facilities), renovation and conversion projects, and urban development. Projects are executed from initial design through to construction completion, working in collaboration with landscape architects and specialist planning partners. The firm has received recognition including the 'best architects 27' award for their PZM Psychiatriezentrum Münsingen project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-scope architectural design and planning for new construction and renovation projects across residential, commercial, and public-building typologies.
• BIM-Based Planning and Modeling Building Information Modeling-based design and planning methodology used across projects to support coordinated design, model-based cost estimation, and construction documentation.
• Sustainable Building Design Sustainability-focused architectural design services aimed at energy-efficient and resource-conscious buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning architecture recognized among significant German-speaking architecture prizes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• iaag architekten agcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partnership for Fussballcampus Region Bern project alongside georegio ag. mrh architektur leads with iaag architekten ag as collaborative partner.
• extrā Landschaftsarchitekten AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture partner contributing to multiple projects including Fussballcampus Region Bern, Labor Spiez renewal, and other developments.
• Büro B Architekten AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partnership for the Erneuerung Labor Spiez project as part of a general contractor dialogue process.
• FritschiBeis AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partnership for Werkhof Gesigen competition project.
• FREIRAUMFABRIK Vinzenz Gurtner, BernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture partner for Werkhof Gesigen project, contributing specialized exterior space design.
• W2 Architekten AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partnership for Gurtenareal quellfrisch wohnen Wabern project, with mrh architektur leading.
• Häfliger von Allmen ArchitektencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture partnership for Uni S Bern conversion project with mrh architektur leading.
• Klötzli Friedli Landschaftsarchitekten AG, BerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecurring landscape architecture partner for multiple projects including Restaurant Schwellenmätteli Bern, Campus Liebefeld BAG, and Domicil Kompetenzzentrum Demenz Oberried.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Herzog & de Meuron: Iconic Swiss architecture firm with extensive cultural and public-sector portfolio. While operating at a much larger scale, it competes in the same Swiss architectural competition landscape for high-profile public commissions.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): International architecture firm with significant Swiss and European institutional project portfolio. Represents a broader, larger-scale competitor operating in the same public/commercial/institutional typology space.
• Snøhetta: International architecture practice with public-building expertise comparable to mrh's institutional focus. While much larger globally, it competes for the same architectural competition shortlists in Switzerland.

Direct peers

• Burckhardt+Partner: Swiss architecture firm of comparable size and institutional focus, with deep public-sector and healthcare project experience across Switzerland. Directly comparable in market positioning, competition-based acquisition, and BIM-enabled delivery.
• Holzer Kobler Architekturen: Swiss firm with similar multi-vertical portfolio including public buildings, cultural facilities, and exhibition design. Competes in the same Swiss institutional and competition-based market.
• EM2N Architekten: Swiss architecture firm with strong portfolio in public buildings, cultural facilities, and adaptive reuse. Comparable in competition-winning public-sector focus and project typology mix including healthcare and institutional buildings.
• Itten+Brechbühl: Major Swiss architecture and planning firm with a similar multi-vertical portfolio spanning residential, commercial, healthcare, and public buildings. Comparable in scale, geographic reach, and project acquisition approach.
• Diener & Diener Architekten: Basel-based Swiss architecture firm competing in similar institutional, residential, and cultural building segments. Comparable in competition-based project acquisition and quality positioning within Switzerland.
• Lüscher + Lüthy Planer: Swiss architecture firm specializing in public buildings, schools, and healthcare facilities. Direct competitor for the same cantonal and federal institutional clients as mrh architektur.

Others

• iaag architekten ag: Swiss architecture firm already partnering with mrh on the Fussballcampus Region Bern project. Closely adjacent in size, typology focus, and competition positioning, providing meaningful peer comparison.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mrharchitektur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mrharchitektur
• Instagraminstagram.com/mrharchitektur
• Pinterestpinterest.ch/mrharchitektur/?eq=matti%20ragaz&etslf=4279

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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