prasch buken partner architekten bda

What prasch buken partner architekten bda does

prasch buken partner architekten bda is a Hamburg-headquartered architecture and urban planning practice founded in 2015 by Alf M. Prasch and Frank Buken, with Nel Bertram joining as a third partner from 2019/2020. Operating as a German Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mit beschränkter Berufshaftung (partG mbB), the firm offers full-scope architectural services across the classic HOAI performance phases — from feasibility and approval planning through execution and artistic supervision — covering residential, hotel, office, cultural/educational, retail, urban planning, and heritage/listed-building projects. Underlying delivery is supported by a firmwide BIM methodology (Revit and Desite md) with certified staff and an internal BIM coordinator, plus a stated focus on sustainable construction, gray-energy optimization, and timber/hybrid construction. With offices in Hamburg and Bremen and a multinational team of 40+ architects averaging around 30 years of age, the firm has delivered 200+ projects across Germany and select international markets including Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria.

The firm serves enterprise real estate developers and public clients (e.g., Pandion REAL ESTATE, B&L Real Estate, LIP Projektentwicklung, Main Square Beteiligungsgesellschaft, ING/Bouwfonds/Groß&Partner, Aug. Prien Immobilien), acquiring work through architectural competitions, direct commissions, and long-term relationships. Pricing follows the German HOAI fee structure on a custom, project-specific basis, with multi-year contract durations. Notable milestones include the Überseequartier HafenCity First Prize (2005), the Hamburg BDA Architecture Prize for Altonaer Kaispeicher (2010), and the Kronsrode-Süd Hannover First Prize for climate-adapted residential (2023). The practice is privately held by its three partners with no external investors, and is recognized through BDA (Bund Deutscher Architekten) membership.

Name

prasch buken partner architekten bda

Legal name

prasch buken partner architekten partG mbB

Website

https://pbp.hamburg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

prasch buken partner architekten bda is a Hamburg- and Bremen-based architecture partnership delivering full-scope architectural and urban planning services — residential, hotel, office, cultural, retail, and heritage conservation — to enterprise real estate developers and public clients across Germany and Central Europe using BIM-based delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE), Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban planning services
• Heritage building renovation
• Sustainable building design
• Building information modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Planning Services: Full-service architecture and urban planning services from project idea to completion. Covers all classic performance phases including feasibility studies, design studies, approval planning, execution planning, construction and artistic direction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

prasch buken partner architekten bda provides full architectural and urban planning services across residential, hotel, office, retail, cultural/educational, and district development categories. Services are delivered from initial project idea through all classic performance phases (feasibility, design, approval, execution, construction supervision) and include specialized offerings in heritage building renovation, sustainable construction, and BIM-based digital planning.

Product overview

prasch buken partner architekten bda is an architecture firm offering comprehensive architectural and urban planning services. The firm provides a unified service portfolio organized by building type: residential (Wohnen), hotels, office buildings (Bürohäuser), cultural and educational facilities (Kultur + Bildung), urban planning (Städtebau), retail and commercial buildings (Einzelhandel/Geschäftshäuser), and sustainable building (Nachhaltiges Bauen). Supporting services include Building Information Modeling (BIM), architecture competitions (Wettbewerbe), and heritage conservation (Denkmalschutz/Bestandsimmobilien). The firm operates from Hamburg and Bremen with over 40 architects and staff members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Architecture (Wohnen) Architectural design services for residential buildings including subsidized housing, senior living, student housing, mixed-use developments, micro-apartments, and family apartments, targeting developers and public clients.
• Hotel Architecture (Hotel) Hotel architecture and design services for new construction, renovation, and conversion projects including boutique hotels and major hotel chains (IntercityHotel, niu Hotel, B&B Hotel, SuiteHotel).
• Office Buildings Architecture (Bürohäuser) Office building architectural design for corporate headquarters, office complexes, and business park developments, targeting commercial real estate clients.
• Cultural and Educational Facility Architecture (Kultur + Bildung) Architectural design for cultural and educational facilities including theaters, schools, daycare centers (KITA), and community buildings, serving public institutions and cultural organizations.
• Urban Planning (Städtebau) Urban planning and district development services including master plans, residential quarters, and city district revitalization projects for municipal and developer clients.
• Retail and Commercial Building Architecture (Einzelhandel / Geschäftshäuser) Architectural design for retail and commercial buildings including shopping centers, department stores, passage buildings, and mobility hubs, targeting commercial real estate developers.
• Sustainable Building Design (Nachhaltiges Bauen) Sustainable construction and design services focusing on resource efficiency, climate-adapted planning, energy-efficient design, gray energy considerations, and hybrid timber construction across all project types.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Services Digital planning methodology using Revit and Desite md software with certified BIM staff and an internal BIM coordinator for optimized building lifecycle management, coordination, and information exchange across all project phases.
• Heritage Building Renovation and Existing Buildings (Bestandsimmobilien / Denkmalschutz) Architectural services for renovation, heritage preservation, and adaptive reuse of existing structures including listed buildings, with expertise in preserving cultural heritage and industrial patina.

Quantifiable outcome

• Altonaer Kaispeicher received Hamburg BDA architecture prize recognition in 2010 for 'future in continuance'
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered historical/foundational, minor and core.

• nps tchoban voss Architekten BDAhistorical/foundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Founding connection - Frank Buken worked at nps tchoban voss from 2008-2015 before founding prasch buken partner architekten. Historical collaboration on projects including Überseequartier Hafencity and various residential/commercial developments.
• Coop Himmelb(l)auminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Accor Suite Hotel Hamburg project - Coop Himmelb(l)au handled urban design and facade, with pbp executing overall concept for the urban ensemble at Berliner Tor.
• Various Planning PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterdisciplinary collaboration with specialized planners and engineers for comprehensive project delivery. Strategic partnerships developed where necessary to create sustainable concepts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HPP Architekten: German architecture firm of similar scale and scope, active in residential, hotel, office, and urban planning projects across DACH. Directly comparable in service offering, target clients (developers and public), and competition-based acquisition approach.
• KSP Engel Architekten: Mid-sized German architecture practice with strong portfolio in residential, commercial, and urban development. Comparable headcount range, project types, and developer client base.
• Hascher Jehle Architektur: Berlin/Hamburg-rooted German architecture firm with similar focus on residential, commercial, and urban planning projects. Comparable scale and German-market focus with comparable B2B developer client base.
• Heinle, Wischer und Partner Architekten: German architecture firm with comparable scale, headquartered in Stuttgart with offices in major German cities. Active in residential, office, hotel, and educational buildings with strong competition pedigree.
• PLP Architekten: Hamburg-based architecture firm where Nel Bertram previously worked (2000-2007). Comparable in German-market focus, building type coverage, and BDA association presence; directly comparable service offering in residential, office, and urban planning.
• BBP Architekten (Hannover): Hannover-based German architecture firm where Nel Bertram worked (1998-2000). Comparable mid-sized German practice with portfolio overlap in residential and urban development.
• nps tchoban voss Architekten BDA: Hamburg-based BDA architecture firm with comparable portfolio in residential, hotel, office, and urban planning projects. Directly relevant as the firm where Frank Buken and Nel Bertram worked before founding pbp — strong lineage overlap in design philosophy, client base, and project types.

Broad incumbents

• Sauerbruch Hutton Architekten: Berlin-based architecture firm with comparable portfolio in cultural, commercial, and residential buildings in Germany, with shared emphasis on sustainable design and award-winning practice. Larger scale but overlapping segment.
• gmp · Architekten von Gerkan, Marg and Partners: One of Germany's largest and most established architecture firms with a global footprint. Competes in many of the same categories (residential, hotel, office, urban planning, cultural) and serves many of the same enterprise developer clients, but at significantly larger scale.
• David Chipperfield Architects: Internationally renowned architecture firm with Berlin office, active in heritage/cultural building renovation — directly comparable to pbp's heritage/listed-building specialty (Strassburg Passage, Alte Mälzerei, Altonaer Kaispeicher). Operates at significantly larger scale and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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