Provision of architectural services. The company may participate in, establish, acquire and merge with other companies of any kind, as well as acquire and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights. The company may in particular register, acquire, manage, license and pledge patents, designs, trademarks and other intellectual property rights, as well as grant licenses of any kind and dispose of intellectual property rights. Acquisition, evaluation, encumbrance, sale, management and development of real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell and exploit patents, rights and licenses. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business or conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto.