ABP Architectes

What ABP Architectes does

ABP Architectes is a privately held French architecture, urbanism, and design studio headquartered in La Rochelle with a second office in Paris, founded by Bertrand Pourrier. The firm operates across four integrated service lines: Architecture (covering hospitality, residential, cultural, commercial, and public-sector projects), Urbanism (eco-districts and large-scale planning), Interior Design & Furniture (custom luminaires, seating, wall treatments, bespoke fixtures), and PBA Production, an in-house construction management and works supervision division. Service scope spans the full French project lifecycle from concept (BASE) through execution (EXE) and project coordination (OPC), supported by BET engineering partners for structural, electrical, and HVAC disciplines.\n\nThe firm serves primarily enterprise clients in the hospitality, entertainment, residential development, and public/institutional sectors. Repeat enterprise mandates include Groupe CLR Hotels (Accor's Mercure and Ibis Styles brands), Réseau Atypio (Novotel and Mercure Toulouse), CGR Cinemas (including ICE immersive cinema and the Salle Infinie at Le Grand Rex), Groupe Barrière (Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, Le Gray d'Albion), Pierre Gagnaire signature restaurants (Valmorel, Oléron, Gaya), Atlantique Aménagement (residential), and the Ville de La Rochelle (municipal projects such as nurseries and training centers). The team comprises 60+ professionals including architects (DPLG/HMONP), interior designers, a BIM manager, works engineers, economists, prevention specialists, and administrative staff.\n\nRevenue is generated through project-based professional services fees negotiated per project on the basis of scope, complexity, surface area, and the mission type (BASE, EXE, OPC), with no publicly disclosed pricing. The firm holds an extensive portfolio of 200+ completed projects and carries recognized sustainability certifications including Passivhaus, NF Habitat, HQE, BREEAM, BBC effinergie, Bâtiment Bas Carbone, and ÉcoQuartier. GTM is direct client engagement via competitions, referrals, and repeat mandates, with marketing supported by a corporate website and active social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest) plus earned media coverage in outlets such as Nice-Matin. The firm is privately held with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or institutional ownership.

Name

ABP Architectes

Legal name

ABP Architectes

Website

https://abp-architectes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABP Architectes is a privately held French architecture, urbanism, and design studio headquartered in La Rochelle with a Paris office, serving enterprise clients in hospitality (Accor, Barrière), entertainment (CGR Cinemas), residential development, and public-sector projects across France with a 60+ person multidisciplinary team.

Ownership category

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Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban planning services
• Interior design services
• Hotel renovation design
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

La Rochelle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional services revenue generated through architectural design, interior design, and design services for hospitality, residential, commercial, cultural, and public projects. Revenue is project-based, typically earned through design fees, project management, and execution supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABP Architectes provides architectural design, urban planning, interior design, and custom furniture design services for hotels, restaurants, residential developments, cultural venues, commercial buildings, and public facilities across France. The firm operates an integrated practice covering the full project lifecycle from BASE (concept) through EXE (execution) and OPC (project coordination), supplemented by an in-house PBA Production division that handles construction supervision and works engineering.

Product overview

ABP Architectes is a French architecture, urbanism, and interior design studio headquartered in La Rochelle and Paris. The firm operates across five core service areas: Architecture (covering hotels, restaurants, housing, cultural venues, and commercial buildings), Urbanism (eco-districts and large-scale planning), Interior Design & Furniture (custom luminaires, seating, wall treatments), and PBA Production (construction management division). The portfolio is organized into project categories including hotel and spa design (Mercure, Novotel, Ibis Styles, Pullman brands), restaurant interiors (including Michelin-starred establishments), cinema and cultural venues (CGR immersive cinemas), housing developments (student residences, collective housing with environmental certifications), commercial/office spaces, and public equipment. The firm employs approximately 60+ architects and designers across its two locations.

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Products and services

• Architecture Services Comprehensive architectural design services including hotel, restaurant, housing, cultural venue, and commercial building design across France. The firm handles projects from conception through execution covering French architectural missions (BASE concept, EXE execution, and OPC project coordination).
• Urbanism Urban planning and development services including ecoquartier (eco-district) projects and large-scale residential developments, led by founder Bertrand Pourrier's urbanist credentials.
• Interior Design and Furniture Interior design services and custom furniture design and production for hospitality, restaurant, and commercial spaces, including luminaires, seating, wall coverings, and bespoke fixtures such as the Fauteuil Club for Le Grand Rex.
• PBA Production (Construction Management) Construction management and works supervision division handling project execution, technical engineering, quantity surveying, site supervision, and project management as part of the integrated ABP service offering. Includes engineers (INGÉNIEUR TRAVAUX), economists (ÉCONOMISTE), site managers (CONDUCTEUR DE TRAVAUX), BIM technicians, fire safety specialists, and HVAC engineers (INGÉNIEUR CVC).

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• PBA ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house works management and construction supervision division that enables ABP to deliver projects from design through execution. PBA Production provides engineering, quantity surveying, site supervision, and project management services as part of the integrated ABP service offering.
• Groupe CLR HotelsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecurring client partnership for hotel renovation projects across France. ABP has delivered multiple Mercure hotels and other properties for CLR Hotels including Mercure Centre Troyes, Mercure Castel Maintenon, and others.
• CGR CinemasflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for cinema construction and renovation projects. ABP has delivered CGR cinema complexes in Monaco, Tours, Carcassonne, Vitrolles, Châteauroux, and other locations, including innovative ICE immersive cinema experiences.
• Réseau AtypiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel network partnership for renovation projects. ABP has completed Novotel properties in Nice, Nîmes, Belfort, Toulouse, and other locations under the Atypio network, working on lobby, restaurant, seminar, and room renovations.
• Groupe BarrièreflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury hospitality group partnership for high-end hotel renovation projects. ABP designed renovations for Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes (Salons Croisette and Dinard) and Hôtel Le Gray d'Albion Cannes.
• Atlantic AménagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for residential development projects in the La Rochelle region. Multiple completed projects including 26-logement and 35-logement housing developments.
• Younight HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt direction and hospitality consulting partnership for hotel projects. Collaborated on direction for Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites projects and Hôtel de Bourgogne Nantes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR): Paris-based architecture and interior design studio focused on luxury hospitality and restaurant projects for hotel groups and Michelin-starred chefs. Direct comparable to ABP in client base (hotel groups, gastronomy), service mix (architecture + interior design + furniture), and project style.
• Jouin Manku: Paris-based architecture and interior design studio known for luxury hotel and restaurant projects (Aman, Mandarin Oriental, Plaza Athénée renovations). Direct peer to ABP in hospitality-oriented architecture and bespoke interior design for top-tier hotel groups and chefs.
• Wilmotte & Associés: Founded by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, this is a Paris-based architecture practice with a strong portfolio in hospitality, cultural venues, and high-end residential. Comparable to ABP on multi-sector architecture practice, hospitality focus, and presence across France with international reach.
• Bruno Borrione Design: Paris-based architecture and interior design studio specialized in luxury hotels, restaurants, and bespoke furniture projects. Direct comparable on hospitality and gastronomy design with integrated custom furniture production similar to ABP.
• Groupement Architectes (SCAU / ECDM / etc.): Major French architecture practices (e.g., SCAU) with comparable urbanism, public infrastructure, and residential portfolios. Direct peer to ABP in French institutional architecture, eco-district planning, and mixed public/private project mix.
• Alberto Pinto Interior Design: Paris-based luxury interior design and architecture firm with a portfolio including hotels, palaces, and gastronomy venues comparable to ABP's hospitality and high-end restaurant projects.
• Architecture-Studio: Major French architecture firm with comparable scope across cultural, residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. Comparable to ABP in integrated architecture, urbanism, and interior practice serving French institutional and private clients.

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global architecture, design, and planning firm with a strong hospitality and commercial interiors practice (Paris presence). Comparable as a broader incumbent providing integrated architecture and interior design services for hotel and commercial clients at much larger scale.
• Atelier Jean Nouvel: Prestigious Paris-based architecture practice with global reach across cultural, hospitality, and residential. A larger incumbent in the same French architecture market with comparable hospitality and cultural project profiles but at a much larger international scale.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Global hospitality-focused interior design and architecture firm serving hotel groups worldwide. Comparable to ABP in hospitality-centric design services for major hotel brands, but operating at much larger global scale across multiple continents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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