Archicad Studio

Your BIM should work the way you do

You already know what good design feels like. Get one 2D/3D BIM workspace built for the way you think, design, and collaborate – so you can stay in the creative flow.

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Overview

Too much complexity limits you

You need to be creative, precise, and flexible in a design environment that keeps you out of the flow.

  • Repetitive clicks, broken references, and manual fixes burn hours
  • Coordinating changes is a fragile process that risks breaking your model
  • Creative time is spent managing fixes and waiting for design inputs to register instead of pushing the design
  • Too many features are bloating your workspace and processes

Your processes can only move as fast as your tools let you think.

When your software feels right, it accelerates your process instead of interrupting it.

A woman with long, straight, dark-to-blonde ombre hair sits indoors, looking to the side. She wears a black top and a bold, silver necklace. The background shows wooden shelves and warm lighting.

A lot of people say that Archicad is very technical and therefore refuse it, however… for us it is a creative tool that enhances our work. For me Archicad is a language that helps us communicate and bring our ideas to life.

Nataly Molina Head of Interior Design, INAI Arquitectura

Why choose Archicad?

The right tools get out of your way

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Archicad streamlines the work you already do every day – with fewer steps, integrated BIM, and automatic documentation that scales even on complex, large projects.

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Spend less time training and more time designing. Explore BIM designed to be intuitive for architects.

Archicad gives 1–5 seat studios everything they need for full-project delivery without the overhead of hiring a BIM manager.

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Seamless 2D/3D integration and flexible design tools handle architectural, retail, and interior projects in one platform.

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Built-in visualization plus BIMx delivers immersive client walk-throughs on desktop, tablet, or VR. Delight your clients while fast-tracking approval times.

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3D architectural modeling software interface showing a section view of a building’s corner wall, with design tool icons on the left and a wall settings dialog box open on the right.
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An isometric diagram of a building floor plan, highlighting one corner unit in orange and showing an exploded view of its interior layout with furniture details above the main plan.
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See how a small firm’s CAD workflow really runs in Archicad

A focused demo that shows your real-day work—files, changes, clients, team—when you move from traditional CAD to a single coordinated Archicad model.

In this video, you will learn how to:

  • Move from DWG to BIM without rebuilding
  • Update once, and every view stays synced—no lost nights to rework
  • Keep drafting in 2D while catching issues early with BIM automation
  • Get instant quantities and schedules—price options fast, protect margins
  • Create stunning visuals in minutes—win clients without extra software

Fill in the form to watch the demo and see if another year in CAD is really the best your projects and your team can get.

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Case studies

Studios that chose Archicad

Aerial view of a modern observatory with a domed roof and glass walls, surrounded by parked cars, fields, and a road. The building has a green rooftop and pathways circling it.

United States

Residential

Small

Shape Architecture Studio

Englewood Passive House Duplex

© Drew Tooley

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Modern rectangular house with large glass windows, dark wood exterior, and tall grasses surrounding the building. A gravel path curves through a neatly manicured lawn, with leafy trees framing the scene under a partly cloudy sky.

Sag Harbor, NY, USA

Residential

Small

The Up Studio

Harbor Hideaway

© Alan Tansey

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Aerial view of a modern observatory with a domed roof and glass walls, surrounded by parked cars, fields, and a road. The building has a green rooftop and pathways circling it.

Canada

Residential, Retail

Large

architects—Alliance

Pier 27

© James Bombales

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Modern living room with black and white minimalist decor, featuring a black couch, round coffee table, staircase with open risers, wall art, large windows, and a dining area with a plant in the background.

United Kingdom

Cultural, Education

Medium

Anotherkind Architects

Sherwood Observatory

© G F Tomlinson

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A modern house with large glass windows and doors opens onto a garden with green plants, stone pathways, and a large tree. The interior and outdoor seating area are visible through the glass, surrounded by lush greenery.

Ecuador

Family Houses

Medium

INAI Arquitectura

Casa el Vergel

© INAI Arquitectura

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See how teams use Archicad to create impactful projects and achieve great results worldwide.

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How to switch

Migrate without disruption

Keep your momentum with onboarding support, complementary courses, and migration guidance tailored to small and medium offices. 

  • Stay on track – Migrations are planned around your real deadlines. Keep projects moving and business running as usual.
  • Onboard efficiently – Get your team up to speed with accessible training paths and ready-to-use templates.
  • Get support – Our Support Site is available in English, German, Italian, French, Brazilian portuguese, Spanish, Hungarian and Japanese.
Two women work at a computer in a modern office. One is seated, focused on the screen, while the other stands beside her holding two laptops. Office supplies and natural light are visible. Text reads: Reflex Architects, Sweden.

Keep working while elevating your workflows

A computer screen displays architectural design software, showing a 3D model of a building’s balcony on the left and a “Wall Selection Settings” properties window with construction classifications on the right.
  • Assess your current setup – Review where you are now with your current tools, projects, and deadlines.
  • Start with a pilot project – Start with one live or sample project. Use ready-to-use templates to boost progress.
  • Create a rollout plan – Structure an onboarding plan for your whole team with structured onboarding, training, and support.
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Six months of work, Archicad helps us do in two days.

Jojo Tolentino President and CEO, Aidea Inc.

BIM should feel right

Give your team a tool made for architects, by architects.

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