AER Architectes

What AER Architectes does

AER Architectes is a private French architecture firm (SARL D'Architecture, capital €66,300) founded in 1976 in Annecy, Haute-Savoie, by Alain Ettori and Philippe Revillon, and led since 2013 by four partners: Julien Haase, Frédérique Blanchard, Sophie Matricon, and Yvan Debrosse. The firm operates an integrated four-pole practice spanning Architecture, Maîtrise d'œuvre d'exécution (execution supervision with DET/OPC), BIM Management (Manager, Coordinator, Modelers), and an in-house Studio Graphique for 3D visualization, virtual tours, drone footage, and 3D printing. With approximately 40 professionals, AER delivers public facilities (colleges, gymnasiums, exhibition halls, cultural venues), private programs (offices, hotels, commercial, industrial), and housing projects across Haute-Savoie, Savoie, and increasingly the broader French territory.

AER's revenue derives from professional architecture fees tied to project scale, mission scope (BASE, BASE+EXE, BASE+EXE+DET+OPC), and complexity. The firm acquires public-sector work primarily through competitive tenders from departmental councils, municipalities, and regional governments, and private work through direct commissions from developers, hospitality operators, and corporate clients. Its commercial differentiator is a deep specialization in mountain construction, wood and biosourced materials, and energy renovation aligned with French RE2020 standards — evidenced by projects such as the first major wood-built college in Haute-Savoie (Collège du Chéran, 2018, Prix Régional Construction Bois 2019), the 57m-span Rochexpo exhibition hall (2022), the 357-unit Grand Angle intergenerational housing development (2023), and the modular 3D wood Collège de Juvignac (BDO Gold 2025). The firm maintains a deep ecosystem of recurring specialty partners (BETREC IG, CETRALP, AGI Ingénierie, ETAMINE, REZ'ON, ATELIER FONTAINE, ARBORESCENCE) that enables delivery across diverse typologies.

Name

AER Architectes

Legal name

SARL D'ARCHITECTURE AER Architectes

Website

https://aer.archi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AER Architectes is a 40-person French architecture firm founded in 1976 and based in Annecy, delivering public facilities, private programs, and housing with specialization in wood construction, biosourced materials, and energy renovation across Haute-Savoie, Savoie, and national France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Sustainable architecture
• BIM management
• Wood construction
• Energy renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Annecy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: AER Architectes generates revenue through professional architecture fees charged for design, project management, execution supervision (DET), OPC (coordination), and BIM management services across public and private construction projects. Fees are based on project scale, scope of missions (BASE, BASE+EXE, BASE+EXE+DET+OPC), and complexity. The firm serves government bodies, municipalities, developers, and private individuals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AER Architectes is an architecture firm that designs and supervises the construction of public facilities (schools, colleges, sports halls, cultural centers), private programs (offices, hotels, commercial, industrial), and residential housing. The practice is organized around four integrated capabilities: Architecture (conceptual design with a bioclimatic and biosourced-materials focus), Maîtrise d'œuvre d'exécution (DET/OPC works supervision), BIM Management, and Studio Graphique (in-house 3D visualization). Services are delivered as lead architect (architecte mandataire) coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams from concept through delivery.

Product overview

AER Architectes is an architecture firm based in Annecy, France, founded in 1976, offering comprehensive architectural services organized around four main practice areas: Architecture (conceptual design), Maîtrise d'œuvre d'exécution (execution management), BIM Management, and Studio Graphique (visualization and communication). The firm specializes in diverse project types including public facilities (schools, sports, cultural), private programs (office, hotel, commercial, industrial), and residential housing. Their portfolio demonstrates particular expertise in energy renovation, mountain construction, and wood construction, with a strong focus on sustainable and responsible architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Comprehensive architectural design services including contextual conception, sustainable architecture with a bioclimatic approach, use of biosourced materials, and carbon footprint assessment applied from the earliest design phases. Serves public clients (state councils, municipalities, regional governments), private developers, and enterprises across education, hospitality, offices, housing, industry, commerce, culture, and sport.
• Maîtrise d'œuvre d'exécution (Execution Supervision)

Quantifiable outcome

• Rochexpo: 98% of construction waste recycled in circular economy approach
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

67 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARBORESCENCEcoreTechnology or IntegrationWood structure engineering firm specializing in timber construction. ARBORESCENCE has been a recurring structural partner on AER's major wood construction projects including Collège du Chéran, Gymnase du Chéran, Collège Gaspard Monge, and Rochexpo's wooden roof structure.
• BE PLANTIERcoreTechnology or IntegrationStructural engineering firm appearing on virtually all AER projects. BE PLANTIER provides structural design (concrete, steel, wood) across diverse building types from colleges to offices to hotels.
• AGI INGÉNIERIEcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy providing economy of construction and OPC services. A frequent partner on complex projects including Rochexpo, Écoquartier Les Passerelles, and Lycée Tom Morel.
• TRIBU HQEcoreTechnology or IntegrationHQE (High Quality Environmental) certification consultancy providing sustainable building certification services. Partner on Rochexpo and Quartier des Alpins projects.
• BETREC IGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-disciplinary engineering consultancy providing structure, MEP, SSI, and cost engineering. Recurring partner on education projects including Collège Edmond Bocquier, Lycée ISETA-ECA, and Hôtel Beauregard.
• ECOCM-DUBOUCHETcoreTechnology or IntegrationConstruction economics consultancy appearing on a large number of AER projects across sectors. Provides cost estimation and economic monitoring services.
• CETRALPcoreTechnology or IntegrationMEP and thermal engineering consultancy providing HVAC and fluids design. Frequent partner across diverse project types including Phoenix, Inedy, Collège du Chéran, and Lycée Tom Morel.
• EGIS BATIMENTS SUDcoreTechnology or IntegrationLarge multi-disciplinary engineering group providing structural, MEP, thermal, BIM, VRD, and cost services on the Collège de Juvignac project — one of AER's most technically ambitious modular 3D wood projects.
• OASIIScoreTechnology or IntegrationSustainable building certification (HQE) consultancy providing environmental quality certification on the Collège de Juvignac project.
• BETREC IGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-disciplinary engineering firm providing structure, MEP, cost, and HQE services. Major partner on campus and institutional projects including ISETA-ECA, Lycée Tom Morel, and Espace multifonction Éteaux.
• AGI INGÉNIERIEcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultancy providing economy and OPC on the Skyview residential project and Écoquartier Les Passerelles.
• CETRALPcoreTechnology or IntegrationMEP engineering providing fluids and HVAC design on Écoquartier Les Passerelles and many other projects.
• AGENCE SUDcoreTechnology or IntegrationLandscape architect providing site integration on multiple projects including Collège Edmond Bocquier, Quartier des Alpins, and Zac des Minotiers. Consistent partner on projects emphasizing outdoor space quality.
• TRIBU HQEcoreTechnology or IntegrationHQE sustainable building consultant providing environmental certification on the Quartier des Alpins project.
• CARE PROMOTIONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer and co-client with OPAC de Savoie and Maison de Blandine on the Quartier des Alpins project — a multi-partner housing development combining freehold, social housing, and senior residence.
• OPAC DE SAVOIEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing operator and co-client on the Quartier des Alpins project in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, contributing social housing units to the mixed-tenure development.
• LinkcitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor real estate developer and AER's development partner on the Grand Angle project in Seynod — a 357-unit mixed intergenerational housing development.
• Care PromotioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer co-leading the Grand Angle project with Linkcity on one of AER's largest residential projects.
• SeynodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor residential developer and AER's partner on the Grand Angle multi-generational housing project.
• PriamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecurring real estate developer partner on the Phoenix tourism residence at Alpe d'Huez, the Écoquartier Les Passerelles, and the Skyview residential project in Annecy-le-Vieux.
• Bouygues ImmobiliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor national real estate developer and AER's partner on the Sakura residential project (128 units) in Ambilly.
• Cran 2005coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban development entity and co-client on the Écoquartier Les Passerelles project — the pioneering eco-district that transformed the former paper mill site in Cran-Gevrier.
• SAS Développement | Premium Real EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer and AER's client on the Inedy office building in Chambéry and Hôtel Ombremont project in Le Bourget-du-Lac.
• Mairie de LucingescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Lucinges as public client commissioning the Salle polyvalente La Grange — a community hall project reflecting municipal priorities for rural social cohesion.
• Conseil Départemental de la VendéecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council commissioning the Collège Edmond Bocquier in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire — a flagship biosourced materials project representing the department's sustainable construction ambitions.
• Conseil Départemental de l'Hérault, Territoire 34coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council as delegated project owner commissioning the Collège de Juvignac — AER's first major project outside the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
• WANAKAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency based in Annecy that designed and maintains the AER Architectes website, providing digital presence and web development services.
• SAS Développement, Tignes DéveloppementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partners on the Seyjoun project in Tignes — a 70-unit seasonal housing development and daycare facility targeting RSE objectives and Flocon vert certification.
• JML INTERNATIONALcoreTechnology or IntegrationConstruction economics and works supervision consultancy providing cost management and follow-up on the Seyjoun project in Tignes and many other AER projects.
• CETEAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-disciplinary engineering consultancy providing economy, structure, and MEP on Hôtel Ombremont and Zac des Minotiers projects.
• Amétis Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes pour SEMCODAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing operator and client on the L'Île Verte project in Yenne — 43 social housing units designed to integrate with the historic village context.
• Amétis pour CDC HabitatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing operator and client on the Natura residential project (91 units) in Thonon-les-Bains, commissioned by CDC Habitat.
• CETRALPcoreTechnology or IntegrationMEP engineering providing HVAC and thermal design on Lycée ISETA-ECA and Lycée Tom Morel projects.
• ÉTAMINEcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnvironmental quality and HQE consultancy providing certification on Collège du Chéran and Gymnase du Chéran projects.
• REZ'ONcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcoustic engineering consultancy providing acoustic design on Collège du Chéran, Gymnase du Chéran, Lycée ISETA-ECA, Auberge des Glières, and many other projects. A highly recurring partner across AER's portfolio.
• PROFILS ÉTUDEScoreTechnology or IntegrationVRD engineering providing infrastructure design on Collège du Chéran, Gymnase du Chéran, and Lycée Tom Morel projects.
• AGI INGÉNIERIEcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering providing economy and VRD on the Crysalis office building project.
• BETER CACHATcoreTechnology or IntegrationMEP engineering providing fluids and thermal design on Inedy, Skyview, and Crysalis projects.
• Groupe PVGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality group commissioning the Hôtel Beauregard rehabilitation and extension in La Clusaz.
• Communauté de Commune Rumilly Terre de SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal authority as public client commissioning the Gymnase du Chéran — an intercommunal sports facility adjacent to the Collège du Chéran.
• ETAMINEcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnvironmental quality consultancy providing HQE certification on the Gymnase du Chéran project.
• MecalaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-renowned industrial equipment manufacturer and AER's client for the renovation and extension of their Annecy-le-Vieux factory, logistics pole, and offices — a multi-phase industrial project.
• TeractemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban development company and client on the Pré-Billy ILOA project in Pringy — an 8,731 m² tertiary development including parking silo, offices, and commerce, with geothermal energy center.
• ATELIER FONTAINEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLandscape architect providing site design on Sakura, Hôtel Ombremont, Pré-Billy ILOA, Hôtel Beauregard, Nausicaa, and Écoquartier Les Passerelles — one of AER's most frequently recurring landscape partners.
• INDDIGOcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnvironmental and HQE consultancy providing sustainability certification on Lycée Tom Morel and Collège Gaspard Monge projects.
• PROMANcoreTechnology or IntegrationOPC (works coordination) consultancy providing construction management on Lycée Tom Morel and Lycée ISETA-ECA projects.
• Z ARCHITECTUREcoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm as lead architect (mandataire) on the Château Rouge cultural center restructuring project, with AER as associated architect providing MEP, structure, and HQE services.
• SogimmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer and client on the Écoquartier Vallin-Fier project in Annecy — a 67-unit housing development with commercial space, pursuing RE2020 and NF Habitat HQE certifications.
• INDDIGOcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnvironmental consultancy providing HQE certification on the Vallin-Fier ecoquartier project.
• Patrick AgnelletminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster chocolatier-pâtissier and private client commissioning the Patrick Agnellet laboratory and boutique in Argonay — a project reflecting the artisan's Alpine heritage.
• Bruno MAZZAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate aviation operator and client commissioning the Annecy Jet Center private aircraft hangar — an exclusive aviation facility near Geneva.
• CERIMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer and client on the L'Apogée residential project (64 units) in Annecy city center.
• JML INTERNATIONALcoreTechnology or IntegrationConstruction economics and OPC providing project management on L'Apogée and Seyjoun projects.
• IMAPRIMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer and client on the Zac des Minotiers project in Pont-de-Claix (29 units, 1,802 m²) — targeting dense urban housing on a former industrial ZAC.
• ALP'VRDcoreTechnology or IntegrationVRD engineering providing infrastructure design on Sakura, Hôtel Beauregard, Quartier des Alpins, and Zac des Minotiers projects.
• BBSEcoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture consortium lead on the Collège Gaspard Monge project in St Jeoire-en-Faucigny, with AER as associated architect. Target: 8,000 tonnes of materials reused under Circolab label.
• BioFraiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic supermarket chain and recurring client for three store locations in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, Bonneville, and Épagny Metz-Tessy — each developed with a distinctive market hall architectural identity.
• SAS RégenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel operator and client commissioning the rehabilitation of La Maison des Écureuils — a 4-star hotel dependency at Château des Avenières overlooking Lake Annecy.
• B.C.R.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient commissioning the Valvital headquarters office building in Aix-les-Bains — a minimalist, bioclimatic building with panoramic views of the lake.
• BETREC IGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-disciplinary engineering providing economy, structure, MEP, and VRD on the Valvital headquarters project.
• Commune de La Balme-de-SillingycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality commissioning the Halle des sports et de la culture — a sports and cultural facility integrating naturally into the lakeside topography.
• BBSEcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMO (assistance to project owner) providing HQE quality monitoring on the Grand Angle project.
• CENA INGÉNIERIEcoreTechnology or IntegrationMEP and thermal engineering providing fluids and thermal design on Hôtel Hob Orelle and Seyjoun projects in the mountain environment.
• Commune d'OrellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality commissioning the Hôtel Hob Orelle — an inclusive, year-round hospitality project in the 3 Vallées ski area, developed to revitalize the local economy.
• Conseil Départemental de la Haute-SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council as client commissioning the Auberge des Glières rehabilitation — a landmark project on the Resistance plateau, transformed into a hotel, restaurant, and spa.
• TECTAcoreTechnology or IntegrationVRD engineering providing infrastructure design on Demi-pension du collège des Aravis and Phoenix projects.
• Investisseur des AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional investment company and client commissioning the Nausicaa multi-use building in Juvigny — combining nursery, restaurant, offices, and coworking spaces.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Encore Heureux: Paris-based architecture practice focused on sustainable, low-carbon, and biosourced construction with strong public-sector institutional clients — directly comparable in RE2020-aligned design philosophy and biosourced material expertise.
• Tectoniques: Lyon-based architecture studio with a strong emphasis on sustainability, low-carbon construction, and biosourced materials; comparable regional French positioning and shared specialization in environmentally-driven design.
• Patriarche: Mid-sized French architecture firm headquartered in Lyon with multi-decade history and a similarly diversified public/private portfolio spanning housing, education, and commercial projects — comparable in scale, regional positioning, and engagement model.
• Atelier Architecture Ameller & Daubas: French architecture firm with a comparable mix of public facilities (schools, cultural venues) and private programs, with established footprint across French regions — similar in project typology and client base.

Broad incumbents

• AIA Life Designers: Large national French architecture group operating across healthcare, education, and urban development — a broader incumbent that competes on the same public tender RFPs as AER but with substantially greater capacity and geographic reach.
• Architecture-Studio: Internationally active Paris-based architecture firm with broad portfolio spanning public, cultural, residential, and urban projects — a large-scale incumbent that competes for major French public and private commissions AER also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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