The company's purpose is to provide consulting, planning, general planning and execution of architectural tasks and mandates in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to operate an architectural office and provide all related services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also arrange financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.