Architectural Design

What Architectural Design does

Architectural Design is a French manufacturer of custom-made solar protection and window treatment solutions, organized as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) and headquartered in Montévrain (Seine-et-Marne). Founded in 1994 and led by President Franck Richard, the company designs, fabricates, and distributes interior and exterior blinds, awnings, acoustic partitions, and rollable room-division systems, all produced in France. Its offering is organized around four proprietary concept lines: the Encastrable line (iStore recessed blinds, iEcran projection screens, iCloison partitions), the Rechargeable iZy line using ultra-quiet battery motors, the iSun Store solar-powered autonomous system with integrated photovoltaic sensors, and a comprehensive range of store banne (retractable awnings), terrace blinds, Venetian/roller/pleated/day-night shades, Japanese panels, and complementary products such as acoustic and blackout shades and mosquito nets. Technology is mechanical and electromechanical rather than digital, drawing on partnerships with Somfy (motors, RTS controls, wind sensors), Serge Ferrari (Soltis 99 fabrics), Dickson Orchestra (awning canvas), and compatibility with Velux and Roto roof windows.

The company's business model is built on one-time project sales of bespoke products, priced per unit with quotes tailored to dimensions, materials, and motorization choices. Unit prices range from roughly €150 for entry-level roller shades to €5,000 for high-end custom awnings, with installation included and free delivery offered. Revenue is generated through three channels: a direct e-commerce website (architecturaldesign.fr), a physical showroom in Montévrain providing personalized consultation, and a national distribution network. Customers are primarily individual homeowners (Particuliers) in the Île-de-France region, complemented by commercial clients including restaurants, hotels, offices, and public institutions, with architects and interior designers acting as specifiers. Marketing combines an SEO/content blog, Instagram and Facebook presence, Google/Trustindex-verified reviews (5.0/5.0 across 13 reviews), and past trade-show participation (ARCHITECT@WORK Luxembourg, 2018). The company holds Qualibat certification and has registered the 'I coffre'/'icoffre' trademarks with INPI.

Name

Architectural Design

Legal name

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Website

https://architecturaldesign.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Architectural Design is a French family SME that designs, manufactures, and distributes custom-made solar protection and window treatment systems—including solar-powered, rechargeable, and recessed shading concepts—for individual homeowners, restaurants, hotels, and professional clients, primarily in Île-de-France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Window Treatments and Solar Shading

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Custom window treatments
• Solar shading systems
• Interior exterior blinds
• Motorized awning solutions
• French shading manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Montévrain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom window treatment product sales: Direct sale of manufactured window shading products (roller shades, Venetian blinds, awnings, etc.) to end customers. Products are made-to-measure. Pricing varies by model, size, materials, and motorization options.
2. Installation services: Included installation services offered with product purchase. Turnkey delivery for sites, stores, and boutiques. Installation is described as included without surprise costs.
3. Online and in-store retail sales: Products sold via e-commerce website and physical store. Delivery is free. Discounts and promotions are available based on budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Architectural Design is a French manufacturer of custom-made solar protection systems and window treatments for residential and commercial customers. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes interior blinds (roller, Venetian, pleated, blackout, panel), exterior awnings and terrace shades, and innovative concept lines including recessed (iStore), rechargeable motorized (iZy), and solar-powered (iSun) products, along with mosquito nets and acoustic blinds. All products are made-to-measure and manufactured in France, with professional installation included.

Product overview

Architectural Design is a French manufacturer of custom solar protection and window treatment solutions with over 30 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on the core store (blind/shade) business with four main concept lines: (1) Concept Encastrable featuring recessed/invisible products (iStore, iEcran, iCloison) that integrate discretely into architecture; (2) Concept Rechargeable with battery-powered motorized versions (iZy line) offering ultra-quiet operation without wiring; (3) Concept Energie Renouvelable featuring the iSun Store that operates entirely on solar power; and (4) comprehensive exterior products including store banne (awnings), terrace blinds, and complementary offerings like mosquito nets and acoustic blinds. The company emphasizes French manufacturing, custom sizing, and innovative solutions combining design aesthetics with functional performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iStore

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% UV rays blocked with Serge Ferrari Soltis 99 canvas (reduces indoor temperature and prevents furniture fading)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Serge FerraricoreTechnology or IntegrationSerge Ferrari is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles. Architectural Design uses Serge Ferrari Soltis 99 fabric (micro-perforated, blocking up to 96% UV rays) in their solar shading products including the iSun Store. The Soltis 99 canvas is highlighted for its thermal regulation, durability, and acoustic comfort properties. Serge Ferrari is a premium, established brand in the shading industry.
• Dickson OrchestracoreTechnology or IntegrationDickson Orchestra is a renowned manufacturer of high-performance outdoor fabrics. Architectural Design offers Dickson Orchestra canvas options in their store banne models, providing high UV resistance, weather durability, and design variety. Dickson is a recognized quality brand in the awning and solar protection industry.
• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSomfy is a world-leading manufacturer of motorized and connected solutions for windows and doors. Architectural Design equips their motorization-ready and motorized products (including store banne and awning models) with Somfy motors and control systems. Somfy motorization enables wireless control, wind sensors, LED lighting integration, and home automation compatibility. Somfy RTS (Radio Technology Somfy) is referenced for remote control.
• OVHminorOthersOVH is the web hosting provider for architecturaldesign.fr. This is a standard hosting service relationship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Franciaflex: Leading French manufacturer of custom interior blinds, awnings, and roller shutters for residential and commercial markets. Highly comparable as a domestic French specialist with a similar custom-made, made-in-France positioning and multi-channel distribution.
• Warema: German-based manufacturer of sun protection systems including awnings, roller shutters, and external venetian blinds for residential and commercial buildings. Direct comparable in custom shading manufacturing with a strong innovation and motorization focus.
• Bandalux: European manufacturer of custom interior and exterior solar protection (roller blinds, venetians, awnings, zip screens). Comparable product portfolio, custom manufacturing model, and focus on architectural integration for residential and commercial projects.
• Brustor: Belgian manufacturer of premium terrace awnings, pergolas, and outdoor shading systems. Comparable as a European custom awning specialist with strong B2B/prescriber distribution and similar residential and hospitality customer base.
• Schenker Storen: Swiss manufacturer of external sun protection systems including awnings, roller shutters, and venetian blinds. Comparable in custom engineering, B2B specification focus, and integration with motorized/smart-home controls.
• Griesser: Swiss/European manufacturer of external venetian blinds, roller shutters, and awnings, with deep presence in the French and broader European market. Comparable in custom-made solar protection for both residential and commercial specifications.

Broad incumbents

• Somfy: World leader in motorized solutions for window coverings and awnings, integrated into Architectural Design's products. Comparable as an adjacent incumbent whose motors, sensors, and smart-home ecosystem increasingly define the value chain in motorizable shading.
• Luxaflex (Hunter Douglas): Global premium window coverings brand owned by Hunter Douglas, offering custom blinds, shades, and shutters across Europe. Overlaps directly on custom interior shading but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Velux: Global leader in roof windows and skylights, with whom Architectural Design has a compatibility/complementary relationship for skylight shading. Comparable as a major incumbent shaping the premium window-treatment specification channel.

Others

• Serge Ferrari: Supplier of high-performance technical textiles (including Soltis 99) used in Architectural Design's solar shading products. Adjacent ecosystem participant whose fabric innovations directly enable Architectural Design's UV/thermal performance claims.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/architectural.design.france
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/architectural-design-france

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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