What OCEAN ARCHITECTS does

Ocean Architects (OCEANARCHITECTS GmbH) is a Waren (Müritz), Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-based architecture firm founded in 2014 that delivers full-service architectural and interior design under German HOAI Leistungsphasen 1-8 (concept through construction supervision). The firm operates across four project categories: maritime/transport design (expedition cruise ships, RO-PAX ferries, research icebreakers), tourism/hospitality (hotels, spas, restaurants), conventional buildings (residential, commercial, public), and private luxury residences. Notable clients include Hapag Lloyd Cruises, TT-Line, Alfred Wegener Institut, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Radisson Blu/ScanHotels, DRK, WOGEWA, and OSPA, with project delivery spanning Northern Germany and select international engagements (e.g., contract design for a Chinese shipyard).

The firm's core technology stack centers on AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite 2025 for BIM/CAD, MB Statik for structural finite-element analysis, 5,000+ entry material libraries, advanced 3D model printing, and Oculus Rift-based VR presentations for client design reviews. The firm is led by Dipl.-Ing. Architekt Christian Klein and operates with approximately 12 employees across architecture, interior design, and engineering disciplines.

Commercially, Ocean Architects generates revenue through professional service fees structured under the German HOAI fee ordinance, with billing tied to multi-year project contracts and milestone-based payments on large engagements. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales via competitive tenders, restricted architecture competitions, and established repeat-client relationships, supplemented by a professional website portfolio, social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and earned media in regional and industry trade publications. The firm holds no external investors and is founder-owned.

Name

OCEAN ARCHITECTS

Legal name

OCEANARCHITECTS GmbH

Website

https://oceanarchitects.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture & Interior Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Interior Design Services (54141), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF)

Keywords

• Architecture design services
• Maritime interior design
• Hotel architecture planning
• Residential building design
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Waren (Müritz)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architecture firm providing design services across multiple project types including residential, commercial, hospitality, maritime/ship design, and public buildings. Revenue generated through professional service fees based on project scope and German HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure) fee structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OCEAN ARCHITECTS is an architecture and interior design firm providing full-service planning from concept through construction supervision (HOAI Leistungsphasen 1-8). The firm specializes in maritime vessel architecture (expedition cruise ships, ferries, research vessels) alongside conventional building projects including hotels, residential developments, public facilities, and luxury private residences. Services encompass general planning, structural engineering, building services (TGA), fire protection, and site management.

Product overview

OCEAN ARCHITECTS is an architecture firm offering comprehensive design services across four main project categories: Maritime/Transport architecture (expedition cruise ships, ferries, research vessels), Tourism/Destinations (hotels, spas, restaurants, museums), Buildings/SPACES (residential, commercial, public facilities), and Private/LUXURY residences. The company provides full-service architecture and interior design from concept through construction supervision (Leistungsphasen 1-8), with specialized expertise in maritime vessels and tourism development. The portfolio includes notable projects such as Hapag Lloyd's Hanseatic expedition cruise ships, TT-Line ferries, the Polarstern 2 research icebreaker, and various hotel/hospitality projects throughout Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime Architecture (Ocean/Transport) Interior and exterior architectural design for cruise ships, ferries, expedition vessels, and research ships. Delivered for cruise operators, ferry operators, and shipyards, with project examples including Hapag Lloyd expedition cruise ships (Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic Inspiration, Hanseatic Spirit), TT-Line ferries, and the Polarstern 2 research icebreaker.
• Hotel and Tourism Architecture (Tourismus/Destinations) Architecture and interior design for hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants, and tourism facilities. Delivered for hotel operators and tourism developers, with project examples including Scan Hotel Rostock (195 rooms), Hotel Atrium Rostock, ScanHotels City SPA, Restaurant & Bar, Rooftop Bar Kai40, Beachhotel Kaiserstrand, and Müritzeum Waren nature museum.
• Commercial, Residential, and Public Building Architecture (Spaces) Architecture services for commercial buildings, multi-family residential developments, office buildings, public facilities (kindergartens, nursing homes), and urban development projects. Delivered for housing societies, government agencies, and private developers, with project examples including Bleicherstieg, Warensberg, MMG Office Waren, Ärztekammer Rostock, DRK Kita, Joo Haus, Salto Vitalle nursing home, and Hochhaus Rostock Nordlicht.
• Private Luxury Residential Architecture (Privat/Luxury) Luxury villa design and exclusive residential interior design with full Leistungsphasen 1-8 service. Delivered for affluent private clients, with project examples including F19 house, Seehaus, Holzrahmen Villa, and Ferienhaus Darß.
• General Planning Services (Leistungsphasen 1-8) Full-service architecture planning from concept (LP 1) through construction supervision (LP 8), including structural engineering, building services (TGA), fire protection, site management, quantity surveying, and building physics analysis, delivered in accordance with the German HOAI fee framework.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thyssenkrupp Marine SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for Polarstern 2 research icebreaker project. Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems building the vessel at their Wismar shipyard with delivery scheduled for 2030. Ocean Architects won the competition alongside Elomatic for interior and exterior design of the research vessel.
• ELOMATICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWon competition with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and ELOMATIC for Polarstern 2 research icebreaker for AWI and Federal Ministry of Research.
• Polar LatitudesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for OCEAN ALBATROS refurbishment project in the expedition cruise segment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trivett Design (Trivett & Partners): UK/US studio focused on cruise ship interior architecture; comparable in delivering large-scale vessel accommodation outfit for cruise operators.
• H2 Yacht Design: UK superyacht naval architecture and interior design practice; comparable in scale and in combining technical vessel design with bespoke interior aesthetic work.
• Winch Design: UK studio delivering superyacht design alongside luxury residential and aviation interiors; directly comparable to Ocean Architects' luxury maritime plus high-end residential portfolio.
• Bannenberg & Rowell: Independent UK studio specialising in yacht, aviation, and residential interior design; matches Ocean Architects' high-end vessel/expedition design position.
• De Voogt Naval Architects: Netherlands-based naval architecture practice (associated with Feadship) designing custom yachts and bespoke vessels; directly relevant for Ocean Architects' contract and expedition design work.
• Yran & Storbraaten: Norwegian yacht design firm with cruise and offshore vessel portfolio; comparable vessel exterior/interior capability and Nordic shipbuilding ties.
• RWD (Rupert Wynn Davies / Wynne Design): Independent UK design studio with strong cruise interior design portfolio across expedition and contemporary vessels; a comparable boutique peer for vessel interior work.
• Tillberg Design International: Swedish maritime interior and exterior design firm; the closest direct competitor to Ocean Architects' cruise and ferry interior outfit work for Hapag Lloyd, TT-Line, and similar operators.

Regional players

• Kitzig Design Studios: German design and interior architecture firm; comparable in language and home market for hospitality, public, and interior design competition work in Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Henn Architekten: Much larger Munich-headquartered architecture practice with a maritime/cruise terminal and hospitality portfolio; relevant incumbent incumbent that overlaps with Ocean Architects' hotel and vessel design segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oceanarchitectswaren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oceanarchitects
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocean_architects

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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