Pbs Architekten Planungsgesellschaft Mbh

What Pbs Architekten Planungsgesellschaft Mbh does

Pbs Architekten Planungsgesellschaft Mbh is a German architecture and planning firm headquartered in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1990 and operating as a privately held GmbH (Planungsgesellschaft mbH, HRB 5302). The firm employs over 50 staff and provides comprehensive architectural services across all HOAI Leistungsphasen 1-9, including general planning (Generalplanung), renovation and adaptive reuse (Bauen im Bestand with over 30 years of specialized experience), expert opinions and feasibility studies, and GreenBuilding consulting. Its core technical differentiators are the proprietary Bauteilkostenmethode cost planning methodology (documented in a published Baukostenkatalog with over 2,000 verified cost values), TÜV Rheinland certified quality management (ISO 9001:2000 aligned), and EU GreenBuilding Program supporter status for energy-efficient non-residential buildings.

The firm primarily serves German public sector clients (notably BLB NRW for tax offices and university buildings), educational institutions (RWTH Aachen, Fachhochschule Aachen), housing associations and developers (WSG, Landmarken AG, PE Reiterstaffel), and financial institutions (Sparkasse Aachen). Go-to-market is driven by architecture competition participation (over 100 documented entries 1990-2024 with numerous first-place wins), public procurement procedures (VOF, VgV, Vergabeverfahren), and direct commissions from repeat clients. Revenue is generated through HOAI-regulated professional service fees, typically calculated as a percentage of construction costs or fixed fees per defined project scope, with multi-year contract cadences.

The firm is managed by four Geschäftsführer (Achim Wolf, Helen Probst, Christoph Salentin, David Bauer) with two Prokuristen (Jonathan-Demian Gerlach, Olaf Peters). It has accumulated numerous regional and national awards including NRW Landespreis für Architektur, BDA Architekturpreis, Schulbaupreis NRW, and Deutscher Bauherrenpreis. Geographic concentration is in North Rhine-Westphalia with projects across Germany and limited international presence (excluding USA/Canada).

Name

Pbs Architekten Planungsgesellschaft Mbh

Legal name

pbs architekten Planungsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://pbs-architekten.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pbs Architekten is a German architecture and planning firm based in Aachen, providing comprehensive architectural services, general planning, renovation, and cost management for public sector, educational, and residential projects across North Rhine-Westphalia and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH), Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building renovation planning
• General planning services
• Construction cost consulting
• Public sector architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Services (Leistungsphasen 1-9): Full architectural services for planning and realization of buildings across all phases of German HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure). Revenue is generated through professional service fees on a per-project basis, typically structured as percentage of construction costs or fixed fees for defined scope.
2. General Planning Services: As general planner (Generalplaner), PBS Architekten provides architectural and engineering services across all disciplines for projects, generating revenue through comprehensive planning contracts.
3. Expertise and Publications: The firm has authored and published professional architecture and construction cost literature (Baukosten publications, Altbaumodernisierung guides), generating ancillary revenue and establishing industry thought leadership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pbs Architekten Planungsgesellschaft mbH provides full architectural design, general planning, and consulting services for public and private building projects in Germany, covering all HOAI Leistungsphasen 1-9. Core offerings include architectural services, general planning across disciplines, building renovation and adaptive reuse (Bauen im Bestand), expert opinions and feasibility studies, cost-secure project execution via the proprietary Bauteilkostenmethode, TÜV-certified quality management, and EU GreenBuilding certified energy-efficient design. Specializations span schools, administrative offices, residential developments, and heritage-protected structures.

Product overview

Pbs Architekten Planungsgesellschaft Mbh is an architecture and planning firm based in Aachen, Germany, with over 50 employees. The company operates as a unified architectural practice offering an integrated portfolio of services centered on comprehensive building design and construction. The core offerings include: Architektenleistung (full architectural services covering Leistungsphasen 1-9), Generalplanung (general planning with all engineering disciplines), Wettbewerbe (architecture competition participation), Gutachten und Studien (expert opinions and feasibility studies), Bauen im Bestand (renovation and conversion of existing buildings), Kostensicherheit (cost-secure project delivery using the proprietary Bauteilkostenmethode and published cost catalogs), Qualitätsmanagement (TÜV-certified quality management), and Green-Building consulting (EU GreenBuilding programme). The firm specializes in Schul-, Verwaltungs-, Wohn- und Sonderbauten (schools, administrative, residential, and special buildings) with particular expertise in building renovation and energy-efficient construction. Projects span from individual buildings to large-scale urban development, including kindergartens, schools, office buildings, residential complexes, and cultural institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architektenleistung (Architectural Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• TÜV Rheinland certified quality management system for project workflows, structures, cost management, and schedule control
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and supporting.

• Landmarken AGnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in urban development projects including the Guter Freund residential quarter in Aachen and the Polis Award 2016 winning project. Landmarken AG is a regional real estate developer focused on sustainable urban development.
• WSG Wohnungs- und Siedlungs-GmbH DüsseldorfnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership on residential and social housing projects including Klanggarten Köln (110 apartments with Kita) and Kirschblüten Carré Hürth (award-winning 96-unit residential project).
• Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb NRW (BLB NRW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary public sector partner for multiple government building projects including tax offices across NRW (Aachen, Mönchengladbach, Grevenbroich), the Verfügungsgebäude for RWTH, and various educational facilities. BLB NRW is the state-owned building and property management company for North Rhine-Westphalia.
• +grün GmbH LandschaftsagentursupportingTechnology or IntegrationLandscape architecture partner for joint competition entries including the 2021 Realisierungswettbewerb for Gymnasium Bayrer Straße in Wuppertal (2. Preis Städtebau).
• teamlemke GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and hosting partner. Teamlemke GmbH is a regional advertising agency and web design firm based in Herzogenrath responsible for the company's website design and implementation.
• PE Reiterstaffel GmbH & Co. KGnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for the Reiterstaffel residential project in Cologne, one of the largest projects in the portfolio with 418 apartments planned across 7 construction phases.
• Guter Freund Vermögensverwaltung GmbH & Co. KGnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for the 250-unit Guter Freund residential quarter near Aachen Arkaden shopping center.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HPP Architekten: Düsseldorf-headquartered German architecture firm of comparable scale with deep public-sector and commercial project portfolios. Shares PBS's focus on office, education, and adaptive reuse work for institutional clients across NRW and beyond.
• Hascher Jehle Architektur: Berlin-based German architecture practice with strong portfolio in public buildings, education, and renovation. Direct competitor for PBS in Realisierungswettbewerb and VOF-Verfahren tenders for schools and administrative facilities.
• Heinle, Wischer und Partner: Established German architecture firm with comparable expertise in education, healthcare, and public-sector building projects. Shares PBS's heritage renovation and new-construction mix.
• Bez + Kock Architekten: Stuttgart-based German architecture firm with strong public-sector and educational building portfolio. Overlaps with PBS in KfW efficiency, barrier-free design, and Schulbau tenders.
• KSP Architekten: Mid-sized German architecture firm with comparable mix of education, office and residential projects. Competes with PBS in public tenders and architecture competitions, especially for educational and administrative buildings.
• RKW Architekten: Düsseldorf-based architecture firm with strong public-sector practice, including housing, education, and administration. Comparable scale and similar competition-driven GTM motion.

Broad incumbents

• Auer Weber: Munich-headquartered architecture firm with broader portfolio and stronger cultural-building focus, but overlaps with PBS in public administration and education sectors.
• gmp Architekten: Major Hamburg-based German architecture practice with broad portfolio across cultural, public, transportation, and sports infrastructure. Operates at significantly larger scale but competes with PBS for high-prestige public tenders and competition wins.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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