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Architectural firms — Companies in architecture in Italian-speaking Switzerland

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Architectural firms — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 827 active companies in architecture. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 39.2%, with 474 new companies registered, and 241 companies liquidated.

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  • 474 new companies
  • 241 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Architectural firms — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Architectural firms in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

Architectural firms — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 474 companies in architecture have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 233 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Architectural firms: Canton of Zurich (3'496), Canton of Bern (1'501), and Canton of Vaud (1'297). Companies in architecture are the 14th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 474 new companies
  • 827 active companies
  • ** year to date

Architectural firms — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 40 companies in architecture were incorporated. In that same period, 21 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.4% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 40 new companies
  • 21 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Architectural firms — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Architectural firms in Italian-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 96% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 4% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)

Architectural firms — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 827 companies in architecture, most are active in Architects (801), Landscape architects (19), and Town and country planning (7). 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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Architects
801
Landscape architects
19
Town and country planning
7

Companies in architecture in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (49%), followed by "Limited" (27%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 49% Limited Liability Company
  • 27% Limited
  • 21% Sole proprietorship
  • 4% Other

Architectural firms — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in architecture have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6976 Castagnola
27/08/2026
6775 Ambrì
04/08/2026
6828 Balerna
03/08/2026
6500 Bellinzona
22/07/2026
6850 Mendrisio
14/07/2026
6900 Lugano
03/07/2026
6830 Chiasso
03/07/2026
6900 Lugano
18/06/2026

Architectural firms — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in architecture have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6577 Ranzo
01/10/2026
6830 Chiasso
01/09/2026
6830 Chiasso
12/08/2026
6928 Manno
22/07/2026
6928 Manno
22/07/2026
6612 Ascona
03/07/2026
6900 Lugano
30/06/2026
6924 Sorengo
25/06/2026
6500 Bellinzona
02/06/2026
6900 Lugano
26/05/2026

Architectural firms – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 24 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
Other change
07/10/2026
Change of status
06/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
06/10/2026
Other change
05/10/2026
Other change
02/10/2026
Other change
01/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
01/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/10/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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