ALB-Architect

What ALB-Architect does

ALB-Architect (legal name ALB-Architect Sh.P.K.) is a Kosovo-headquartered architecture, engineering, and project management consultancy founded in 2007. The firm operates through three core divisions — Buildings & Architecture, Environment & Energy, and Transport — supplemented by Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design, full-lifecycle project management, and 3D scanning and digital documentation services. Its service offering spans conceptual and detailed design, technical specifications, bill of quantities, cost estimates, construction-permit documentation, construction supervision, and FIDIC-contract-based project management, with all deliverables aligned to European Directives and Standards. The company employs 50+ engineers, architects, and specialists and runs three offices in Prishtinë (Kosovo, headquarters), Tirane (Albania), and Skopje (North Macedonia).

The firm holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, a Cultural Heritage Category B1 license in Kosovo, and a License A for Design and Supervision in North Macedonia. Its technology stack includes a FARO Focus Premium 3D scanner for high-precision as-built documentation. With disclosed annual turnover of approximately 1.93 million EUR across roughly 25 projects per year, the business is small in absolute terms but operates at a delivery cost structure that fits mid-sized public infrastructure tenders across emerging markets.

The business model is professional services revenue, almost exclusively derived from public-sector and international development clients. Customers include Kosovo government ministries (Culture, Environment, Education, Health, Finance, Agriculture), the Assembly of Kosovo, the University Clinical Center, the Central Bank, and the University of Prishtina. International project funding flows through partnerships with UNOPS, UNDP, World Bank, GIZ, WHO, KfW, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and LUX Development, and span Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, the Philippines, and Tajikistan. Marquee engagements include the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo designed in collaboration with Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set through competitive government procurement and donor-funded tender processes.

Name

ALB-Architect

Legal name

ALB-Architect Sh.P.K.

Website

https://albarchitect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ALB-Architect is a Kosovo-based architecture, engineering, and project management consultancy delivering design, supervision, and consulting services to government ministries and international development organizations across the Western Balkans, Central Asia, and South/Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK), Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Architecture consulting
• Engineering design services
• Construction project management
• Infrastructure supervision
• FIDIC consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Kosovo

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design Services: Comprehensive design services including conceptual design, detailed design for construction works, preparation of detailed design drawings, technical specifications, bill of quantities, cost estimates, and construction permit documentation for national and international projects
2. Project Management and Supervision: Quality control supervision services ensuring works conform to design requirements, materials quality monitoring, and compliance with applicable European Directives and Standards
3. Consulting Services: Technical consultancy services for international organizations including UNOPS, UNDP, GIZ, and World Bank funded projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ALB-Architect provides comprehensive architectural design, engineering, and construction supervision services for buildings, environment and energy projects, and transport infrastructure. Services span conceptual and detailed design, project management and FIDIC-based supervision, and technical consulting for government ministries and international development organizations such as UNOPS, UNDP, GIZ, World Bank, and WHO. Deliverables are compiled in accordance with European Directives and Standards and supported by FARO Focus Premium 3D scanning for accurate as-built documentation.

Product overview

ALB-Architect is an architecture and engineering consulting firm operating as a multi-service platform with three core divisions: Buildings & Architecture, Environment & Energy, and Transport services. The company offers a unified service delivery model combining design, project management, and construction supervision. Specialized capabilities include MEP engineering, 3D digital scanning, and sustainable building design aligned with European norms. With over 50 employees and 18 years of market experience, the company serves government ministries, international organizations, and private clients across Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Buildings & Architecture Services Comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for education, healthcare, office administration, high-security buildings, housing, industry, and sports facilities. Includes both design and construction supervision phases with quality control aligned to European Directives and Standards.
• Environment & Energy Services Environmental management and energy services including energy efficiency programs, renewable energy projects (wind farms, solar installations), river basin development, dams and artificial lakes, water treatment plants, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Transport Services Infrastructure design and consulting services for roads, border crossing points, tunnels, bridges, and railways, spanning site investigations, feasibility studies, and construction supervision.
• MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) Services Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems design including building insulation, energy auditing, boilers, pipe networks, HVAC, electrical installations, lighting, SCADA, BMS, and health and safety engineering.
• Project Management Full project lifecycle management including scope, time, budget control, value management, risk assessment, change management, and documentation, supported by FIDIC contract expertise for international assignments.
• 3D Scanning & Digital Documentation Advanced 3D scanning services using the FARO Focus Premium scanner for precise capture of existing structures and environments, enabling accurate as-built documentation and enhanced design processes.
• Consulting Services Technical consultancy services for international organizations including UNOPS, UNDP, GIZ, World Bank, and WHO-funded projects, drawing on FIDIC expertise and European standards compliance.
• Construction Supervision Services Quality control supervision services ensuring works conform to design requirements, materials quality monitoring, and compliance with applicable European Directives and Standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 projects developed per year with approximately 1.93 million EUR turnover

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Collaboration with internationally renowned Bjarke Ingels Group on the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo project. BIG designed the project in collaboration with ALB-Architect, representing a flagship cultural infrastructure project for Kosovo's capital Pristina.
• UNOPScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2024New project in Pakistan funded by UNOPS, transforming police training centers with technical surveys and sustainable facility designs.
• UNDPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Joint project for the Memorial dedicated to Missing Persons in the Historic Center of Prishtina, listed on the Registry of Protected Cultural Heritage.
• UNOPScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 February 2024Project in Uzbekistan for renovation of Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare and Public Health Service facilities, aiming to increase resilience to COVID-19 and other epidemics.
• GIZcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 February 2024Consortium partnership with I.C.M.E. Healthcare for revision and supervision of detailed project for hospital bed house in ITP, Prizren.
• WHOcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Assessment of physical conditions of WHO-owned real estates in Afghanistan and Philippines.
• I.C.M.E. HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner for healthcare facility projects including hospital bed house supervision in Prizren.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IDOM: Spanish-origin international engineering and architecture consulting firm with multi-disciplinary practice spanning buildings, energy, environment, and transport. Highly comparable to ALB-Architect in offering integrated design, project management, and supervision services to public-sector and donor clients across emerging markets.
• DAR Group: International engineering and architecture consultancy headquartered in the Middle East with strong donor-funded project exposure across MENA, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Closely comparable business model to ALB-Architect's: multi-discipline architecture/engineering consulting for government and international organizations.

Broad incumbents

• Arup Group: Global engineering and design consultancy with multi-disciplinary practice spanning buildings, energy, and transport. A much larger broad incumbent offering the same integrated design and supervision capabilities ALB-Architect provides, frequently competing for the same donor-funded infrastructure projects.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management, and development consultancy active on World Bank, UN, and bilateral donor-funded infrastructure projects across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and South Asia. Overlapping strongly with ALB-Architect's transport, buildings, and water practice areas.
• WSP Global: Major international engineering professional services firm with established Balkans and Central Asia presence delivering buildings, transport, and environment consulting. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same donor-funded project ecosystem.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with full design, engineering, and project management capabilities across buildings, environment, and transport. Competes with ALB-Architect on international donor tenders in emerging markets.
• Sweco AB: European engineering and architecture consultancy with Nordic heritage and growing presence across Central and Eastern Europe. Comparable multi-discipline design and supervision services to public-sector clients, including energy efficiency and environmental work.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with strong cultural-infrastructure and built-environment credentials. Directly comparable for high-profile cultural and civic architecture projects such as ALB-Architect's Opera & Ballet Theatre collaboration with BIG.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Dutch engineering and project management consultancy active on donor-funded water, environment, and infrastructure projects in emerging markets. Overlapping with ALB-Architect's water treatment and environmental engineering practice.

Regional players

• TAB Group (Albania): Albania-based engineering and consulting firm operating across the Western Balkans, providing multi-discipline engineering and project management services to public-sector clients. Most directly comparable regional peer to ALB-Architect given shared geography and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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