Scapelab

What Scapelab does

Scapelab d.o.o. is a privately held Slovenian architectural firm founded in 2001 by Marko Studen, headquartered in Ljubljana. The firm operates as a three-partner practice (Marko Studen, Boris Matić, Jernej Šipoš) with approximately nine employees, delivering integrated architectural design services spanning cultural institutions, commercial offices, public buildings, residential complexes, and urban regeneration projects. Its portfolio includes landmark commissions such as the Cukrarna Gallery renovation for the Municipality of Ljubljana, the Technological Center ELES for the national electricity operator, the Spektra towers (the tallest buildings in Slovenia at nearly 100m), and the MUZA Museum and Gallery for NLB.

The firm's core methodology is BIM (Building Information Modeling), used as a digital-twin environment integrating structural, mechanical, electrical, and technological disciplines with cost analysis, schedule optimization, and change tracking across the project lifecycle. BIM is paired with VR and AR visualization tools for stakeholder communication and remote collaboration. Projects are acquired primarily through architectural competitions (open, invited, and international) and direct commissions from municipalities, corporates, and developers, with no third-party channel intermediaries.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional fees for architectural design, competition prizes, construction documentation, site supervision, and cost control. The firm has executed projects exceeding 100 million EUR in construction value over the last five years. Customer segments include government and public sector, corporate and real estate developers, and private individuals. Marketing relies on competition participation and a project portfolio website rather than paid channels. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or external institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Scapelab

Legal name

SCAPELAB d.o.o.

Website

https://scapelab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scapelab is a Ljubljana-based architectural firm founded in 2001, offering integrated architectural design, BIM-based digital-twin methodology, and VR/AR visualization for cultural, public, commercial, and residential projects across Slovenia and Central/Eastern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

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: Project-based professional fees for architectural design services including preliminary work, administrative procedures, building permit acquisition, construction site management, and construction cost control. Revenue generated through competition prizes, design fees, and project management services for public and private clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Scapelab is an architectural bureau providing integrated architectural design services from conceptual design through construction documentation and site supervision. The firm delivers residential, commercial, cultural, and public projects using a BIM (Building Information Modeling) digital twin methodology with VR/AR visualization for stakeholder communication. Services cover preliminary work, administrative procedures, building permit acquisition, construction site management, and construction cost control for institutional and private clients.

Product overview

Scapelab is an architectural bureau (Scapelab d.o.o.) founded in 2001 offering integrated architectural planning services. The core offering consists of architectural design services spanning concept through execution, supported by Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology and VR/AR visualization tools. Projects include cultural institutions (Cukrarna Gallery, Palace Cukrarna, Muza Museum), commercial offices (Outbrain Office, Dimnikcobau, ITtel Office), infrastructure (ELES Headquarters, Athletic Stadium Žak), public spaces (Town Hall, Skatepark, Sports Parks), residential complexes (Spektra, Goldfingers, Neighborhood Pod Hribom), and specialized projects (Iskra Mehanizmi cantine, Spicelab, Refuggio). BIM serves as the foundational digital methodology across all projects, while VR/AR visualization complements the design process for stakeholder communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design covering residential, commercial, cultural, and public projects from conceptual design through construction documentation and site supervision. Services include preliminary work, administrative procedures, building permit acquisition, construction site management, and construction cost control. Targeted at municipalities, corporate clients, real estate developers, and select private individuals.
• BIM (Building Information Modeling) Design Methodology

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AKSL arhitektiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with AKSL architects (Špela Leskovic, Aleš Košak, Maja Pečar, Samantha Konec) on the Outbrain Office project in Ljubljana, combining expertise for office interior design.
• Dekleva Gregorič ArhitektiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the Nova Slovenska urban renewal project, working alongside other architectural studios on the comprehensive renovation of Slovenska street.
• Katušić Kocbek ArhitektiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project team member on Nova Slovenska street renovation project, contributing to multi-firm architectural collaboration.
• Sadar + VugaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner architectural firm on the Nova Slovenska project, part of multi-firm collaborative urban design team.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global architecture, design, and planning firm with deep corporate office and workplace design practice. Comparable to Scapelab on commercial office work (e.g., the Outbrain fit-out) but operates at vastly larger scale with broader service portfolio including strategy and interiors.
• Snøhetta: Internationally renowned architecture and design firm known for cultural, public, and landscape architecture. Comparable to Scapelab on design-led, competition-driven acquisition model and typology mix; operates at much larger scale and global footprint.
• Zaha Hadid Architects: Global architecture heavyweight with extensive cultural, civic, and infrastructure portfolio. Comparable to Scapelab as a competition-winning practice operating at the high-design end of the market, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Sadar + Vuga: Leading Slovenian architecture firm founded by Boštjan Vuga and Jurij Sadar. Direct peer: same Ljubljana market, comparable typologies (cultural, civic, public buildings), similar competition-based acquisition model, and has collaborated with Scapelab on the Nova Slovenska urban renewal project.
• Bevk Perović arhitekti: Slovenian architecture studio known for cultural, educational, and public projects. Comparable to Scapelab on award-winning design pedigree, competition wins, and similar firm-scale operations focused on conceptual and built work across Central Europe.
• ENOTA: Slovenian architecture firm recognized for public, cultural, and recreational buildings with a strong competition track record. Direct peer to Scapelab: same geography, similar typology mix, and analogous small-firm prestige positioning.
• OFIS arhitekti: Ljubljana-based architecture practice with international footprint across residential, cultural, and adaptive reuse projects. Directly comparable to Scapelab in scale, Slovenia-headquartered, and operating in similar competition and commission-driven project pipelines.
• Katušić Kocbek Arhitekti: Slovenian architecture firm collaborating with Scapelab on the Nova Slovenska urban renewal project. Direct peer in scale, location, and project typologies, with comparable competition-led business model.
• Dekleva Gregorič Arhitekti: Ljubljana-based architecture studio working on residential, cultural, and public projects. Has partnered with Scapelab on the Nova Slovenska project; comparable on typology, scale, and Ljubljana market positioning.

Regional players

• Studio Kalamar: Croatian architecture practice operating across the Adriatic and Central European markets. Comparable to Scapelab as a regionally focused design-led firm pursuing competition wins in cultural, residential, and public typologies, though primarily Zagreb-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scapelab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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