In Switzerland and abroad, the operation of an architecture firm; all architectural and urban planning projects and mandates; planning advice and project supervision; all expertise and competitions; real estate brokerage and promotion; research in the field of real estate, architecture and urban planning. The company may also carry out, either for its own account or for the account of third parties, all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable property operations, in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may also create branches and subsidiaries, in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its partners and/or stand in solidarity, guarantee or act as a surety for loans granted.