The company's purpose is: the operation of an architectural office as well as all real estate activities, in particular the purchase, sale, management of buildings, and brokerage. The company may also: a) carry out all commercial, financial or movable transactions; b) take participations in other companies; c) in general, 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.