t-hoch-n ZIVILTECHNIKER GmbH

What t-hoch-n ZIVILTECHNIKER GmbH does

t-hoch-n ARCHITEKTUR ZT GmbH (operating as t-hoch-n ZIVILTECHNIKER GmbH) is an Austrian licensed architecture and civil-engineering firm founded in 2002 and converted to a ZIVILTECHNIKER GmbH in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Vienna with a second office in Lembach (Upper Austria) and operates with approximately 12 staff, including its two co-Managing Directors Arch. DI Gerhard Binder (founder, TU Wien graduate, former lecturer) and Arch. DI Andreas Pichler (dual TU Wien/RMIT Melbourne degree). It offers full architectural services across residential buildings, single-family houses, roof conversions and renovations, public/cultural buildings (theaters, museums, care homes), commercial spaces (hotels, offices, galleries), and outdoor/landscape spaces, including Generalplanung (general-planner) coordination of specialist consultants. Its principal differentiator is BIM-VR, the integration of Building Information Modeling with VR-headset visualization that enables clients to experience designs immersively before construction.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct client engagement, architectural competition participation (a documented track record of multiple first-place wins in Austria, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere), client referrals, and earned media through architectural publications and award programs. Clients span real-estate developers (notably Avoris Immobilienentwicklungs GmbH as a repeat relationship), public/municipal institutions (e.g., Theater Westliches Weinviertel), healthcare/financial partners (Raiffeisen Leasing on Pflegeheim Krieglach), and private individuals. Pricing is project-based, quote-driven, and not publicly disclosed. Revenue recognition follows professional-services engagement mechanics tied to project phases.

The firm's strategic positioning rests on three pillars: (1) a credentialed talent base centered on its two partners, (2) sustainability-forward design evidenced by DGNB Gold and Federal Ministry Climate Active Planning Bronze awards on the G'mischter Block project, and (3) a recognized competition and publication track record including Big See Architecture Award 2026 and Callwey Wohnbauten des Jahres 2025. International projects in Croatia, Slovakia, Peru, Wales, and Sri Lanka indicate competition-driven geographic reach beyond the core Austrian market.

Name

t-hoch-n ZIVILTECHNIKER GmbH

Legal name

t-hoch-n ARCHITEKTUR ZT GmbH

Website

https://t-hoch-n.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

t-hoch-n is an Austrian licensed architecture firm (Vienna, founded 2002, ~12 staff) offering full general-planner services across residential, commercial, public, and heritage projects, differentiating through BIM-VR visualization and a strong architectural-competition and award track record.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building information modeling
• Residential building design
• Commercial architecture services
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services: Professional architectural services including design, planning, project management, and acting as general planner for residential, commercial, and public building projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

t-hoch-n is an Austrian architecture firm providing comprehensive architectural services including design, planning, and general planner coordination across residential, commercial, public, and cultural building projects. The firm offers full-service planning from concept to execution, including roof conversions, single-family homes, multi-family residential developments, hotels, offices, museums, theaters, and outdoor spaces. A key differentiator is the use of BIM-VR (Building Information Modeling with Virtual Reality) enabling clients to virtually experience designs before construction.

Product overview

t-hoch-n is an Austrian architecture firm offering comprehensive architectural and design services across multiple categories. The firm operates as a single unified service practice rather than a platform with modular products. The core offerings include residential buildings (Wohnbauten), single-family houses (Einfamilienhäuser), roof conversions and renovations (Dachausbauten & Haussanierungen), public buildings (Öffentliche Gebäude & Sonderbauten), commercial spaces (Hotels, Büros & Geschäfte), and outdoor spaces (Freiräume). The firm differentiates itself through BIM-VR technology, enabling clients to virtually explore designs before construction. Services range from initial concept development through to general contractor coordination (Generalplanung). The portfolio spans projects from small-scale residential renovations to large multi-building residential complexes and public infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnbauten (Residential Buildings) Design of multi-family residential buildings including apartment complexes, condominiums, and housing developments across Austria for developers and public clients.
• Einfamilienhäuser (Single-Family Houses) Custom single-family home design from compact houses to luxury villas, often featuring innovative layouts and sustainable materials for private clients.
• Dachausbauten & Haussanierungen (Roof Conversions & Renovations) Attic conversions and comprehensive building renovations including listed building restoration and modernization of existing structures.
• Öffentliche Gebäude & Sonderbauten (Public Buildings & Special Structures) Design of cultural facilities, care homes, chapels, museums, theaters, bridges, and visitor centers for public and institutional clients.
• Hotels, Büros & Geschäfte (Hotels, Offices & Commercial) Commercial architecture including hotels, office buildings, retail spaces, galleries, and restaurants for commercial and hospitality clients.
• Freiräume (Outdoor Spaces) Landscape architecture and exterior space design for residential complexes, gardens, and public areas.
• Generalplanung (General Planning) Complete planning services from concept to execution, acting as lead architect coordinating all specialist consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical) for complex projects.
• BIM-VR Visualization Building Information Modeling with Virtual Reality technology enabling clients to experience designs in immersive 3D environments using VR headsets during the design process.

Quantifiable outcome

• DGNB Gold certification achieved for G'mischter Block project demonstrating sustainability standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• A-NULLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner on the t-hoch-n website. Specific collaboration details not provided.
• AvoriscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor real estate development client with multiple collaborative projects including Viktoriahof, various residential developments, and Liesing Gardens project.
• Gmeiner Haferl BauingenieurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCivil engineering partner providing structural engineering services for projects including G'mischter Block project.
• Karin Dreher GrafikdesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraphic design partner responsible for company branding and design work including the 20th anniversary book.
• Werkraum Ingenieure ZTcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner providing technical expertise for building projects.
• DI Peter AchhornercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration partner on multiple projects including Hotel Zillertal, Museum KMH, and OBK 27 competition. Licensed civil engineer.
• DI Yvonne DeyzacminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Springer Schlössl project as general planner.
• Raiffeisen LeasingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial partner for Pflegeheim Krieglach project (nursing home) through developer competition.
• WRScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner for Pflegeheim Krieglach development competition.
• Karin ZeitlhuberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture partner for outdoor space design including Attemsgasse and Podhagskygasse projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• COOP HIMMELB(L)AU: COOP HIMMELB(L)AU is a globally recognized Vienna-based architecture firm. It is a broad incumbent because it competes in the same Austrian market for high-profile cultural and public commissions, but at much larger scale and with global visibility.
• Snøhetta: Snøhetta is a Norway-based international architecture and design practice. It is a broad incumbent because it is a recognized global comparator on cultural and public architecture, with deeper resources for international expansion than t-hoch-n.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): BIG is a globally prominent architecture firm known for sustainability- and innovation-driven design. It is a broad incumbent because it competes in international competitions (the same arena where t-hoch-n won Sri Lanka, Wales, and other global invites) and operates at a far larger scale.
• Baumschlager Eberle: Baumschlager Eberle is a much larger Austrian-led architecture firm with international offices. It is a broad incumbent because it competes in the same residential, hotel, and public segments but at materially greater scale and with a more international footprint.
• ATP architekten ingenieure: ATP is one of the largest integrated design firms in the DACH region, offering architecture and engineering. It is a broad incumbent because it competes for the same developer-driven Austrian schemes but bundles engineering and operates at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Smartvoll: Smartvoll is a small Austrian architecture studio with a residential and hospitality focus. It is a direct peer given its boutique size, comparable building typologies, and overlapping use of BIM and digital tools.
• Franz&Sue: Franz&Sue is a Vienna-based architecture firm of comparable size with a similarly broad portfolio across residential, commercial, and public buildings. It is a direct peer given its Austrian boutique scale, urban residential focus, and similar GTM through competitions and developer relations.
• Pichler & Traupmann Architekten: Pichler & Traupmann is a Vienna architecture studio known for cultural and residential projects. It is a direct peer because it operates at a similar scale, in the same Vienna/Bundesländer market, and competes for the same developer and public-sector work.
• PPAG architects: PPAG is a Vienna-based architecture practice working across housing, public buildings, and adaptive reuse. It is a direct peer because it competes in the same Austrian mid-market, shares a comparable headcount and developer-led go-to-market, and is similarly focused on residential and public-facing design.
• Juri Troy Architects: Juri Troy is an Austrian architecture practice with a portfolio in residential, public, and adaptive reuse projects. It is a direct peer because of comparable firm size, project typologies, and a similar competition-and-referral GTM in Austria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/t-hoch-n-ARCHITEKTEN-143588732375178
• Instagraminstagram.com/architekt.gerhard.binder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/t-hoch-n-ziviltechniker-gmbh

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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