Architectural firms — Industry overview in Bern
Bern is home to a total of 381 active companies in architecture. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 35.6%, with 204 new companies registered, and 104 companies liquidated.
- 204 new companies
- 104 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Architectural firms — Geographical breakdown in Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Architectural firms in Bern.
Architectural firms — Industry size in Bern
In Bern, 204 companies in architecture have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 100 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Architectural firms:
Zurich (1'910), Basel (609), and Geneva (482).
Companies in architecture are the 5th largest group of companies in Bern.
- 204 new companies
- 381 active companies
- ** year to date
Architectural firms — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Bern
Over the past 12 months, 25 companies in architecture were incorporated. In that same period, 10 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.1% growth in Bern.
- 25 new companies
- 10 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Architectural firms — Size and number of employees in Bern
The most common company size for Architectural firms in Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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83% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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13% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Architectural firms — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Bern
Out of the 381 companies in architecture, most are active in
Architects (349), Landscape architects (18), and Town and country planning (14).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Architectural firms
Nb of legal entities
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Town and country planning
14
Companies in architecture in Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (48%), followed by "Limited" (34%) and "Sole proprietorship" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited Liability Company
- 34% Limited
- 12% Sole proprietorship
- 7% Other
Architectural firms — Latest registrations in Bern
In Bern, 1 companies in architecture have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
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Architectural firms — Latest liquidations in Bern
In Bern, 2 companies in architecture have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Architectural firms – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Bern
In Bern, 11 companies in architecture have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/06/2026