The company's purpose is to operate an architectural office. The company may, in general, engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, excluding operations prohibited by the Federal Act of December 16, 1983 on the acquisition of real estate by foreigners (LFAIE), and carry out all operations having a direct or indirect connection with the company's purpose in Switzerland and abroad. The company may have subsidiaries or establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant loans to its shareholders or to third parties.