The company's purpose is to operate an architectural firm. The company may also acquire, manage, and dispose of real estate and investments. It is authorized to establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may engage in any other or similar activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may provide financial services to its direct and indirect shareholders and other affiliated companies, including granting loans or other financing and providing security of all kinds for their liabilities, including pledges on, or security transfers and assignments of, the company's assets or guarantees and sureties of all kinds, for a fee or not. The company may engage in all other commercial, financial, or other transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose.