all activities related to the operation of an architectural office, as well as the purchase, sale, construction, management, promotion, administration and brokerage of all real estate. The company may also carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, movable and financial transactions, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, in any form whatsoever, including in the form of participations. The company may open branches in Switzerland and abroad, establish or acquire any company pursuing a similar or complementary purpose. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders or third parties.