About Us

Archetype Group is a multidisciplinary construction consultancy firm founded in 2002 in Asia by a group of French architects and engineers. We are one of the leading private construction consultancies across 4 continents, being the fourth largest French building engineering firm, and the largest French architecture firm developing worldwide.

We are building today shaping tomorrow

Our expertise covers key construction sectors in hospitality and real estate, as well as industrial projects. Archetype Group bring together a team of internationally qualified engineers, architects, planners, designers, project and construction managers, cost managers to form a world-class partner for every projects.

Our Mission & Vision.

Being a leading construction consultancy for world class your projects.

We are Shaping Tomorrow. ​

We are Archetype Group.
With our people and our passion, we are building a future that cares, ​we aim to create Inspirational Places and develop Virtuous Buildings.​ Inspirational Places to work and produce, live and entertain. ​Virtuous Buildings to care for people, the environment and society.​ We are DOers, assembled as a team of the finest international experts connected with unique local knowledge. ​We are THINKers, striving for excellence to build our clients’ success.​ We execute our visions – what we envision, we develop.​

Being a leading construction consultancy …. 

Archetype Group is one of the leading private construction consultancies, which harnesses the innovation and creativity of our people to consistently exceed the expectations of our clients. We are a pioneering and passionate multi-disciplinary construction consultancy. Our team combines fresh-thinking, international expertise and unrivaled local knowledge to deliver successful projects. We are conscious of our social responsibility as a professional organization in providing solutions that bring together a sustainable natural and built environment.

Sustainability & Carbon Neutrality

A zero carbon footprint is our ambition, and green building is our commitment.

We allocate our energy and expertise to enable a better tomorrow. We are providing innovative solutions that bring together a sustainable construction environment.

Our Master P.I.E.C.E Values

Proactivity

Archetype Group initiates actions for change and transformation rather than reacting to events.
  • We anticipate challenges and explore innovative, timely and cost-effective solutions.
  • We have the confidence to take informed, responsible decisions
  • We make it easy to work with us
  • We continuously learn, develop & improve

Integrity

At Archetype Group, we demonstrate an uncompromised adherence to moral and ethical principles.
  • We act with honor and truthfulness
  • We are committed to winning with integrity
  • We are free from corruption

Excellence

Archetype Group recognizes that our reputation is embodied within our people and organization. We therefore invest in experienced, professional individuals and young talent, as well fostering a mindset of quality and continuous improvement.
  • We surpass ourselves to provide the best to our clients
  • We aspire to flawless execution
  • We take pride in our work and do the right things right
  • We don’t settle for just fair results

Creativity

Creativity and Innovation are central to how we approach our work and our clients. We turn new, imaginative ideas into reality.
  • We empower our people to use ingenuity and inventiveness to ensure our company leads by example through our cutting-edge design and construction expertise
  • We develop innovations and ideas that can change the world
  • We encourage changes and challenge the status quo

Entrepreneurship

A strong entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of Archetype Group’s culture. We encourage all of our employees to use the same approach to their work and our clients – by showing adaptability, seeking new opportunities and trying new approaches.
  • We anticipate market trends and move quickly to embrace them We adopt an open mindset in everything we do
  • We share a personal responsibility to maintain our customers’ loyalty and trust
  • We respect our customers above all else and never forget that they come to us by choice

Our History

Key milestones since 2002

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Pacific Place
Our first project in Vietnam
Amansara
Our first project abroad
Siem Reap Airport
Our first airport project
Saigon Pearl
Our first high-rise residential project
The Lodhi
Our first project in india
Rue Lauriston
Low energy building transformation
Equator
Extending business in France & Europe
Villa Maly
Our first hotel villa project in Laos
Mohammed Bin Zayed
Our first residential project in UAE
Taj Mahal Palace
Sign the renovation of the world-famous project
Shangri-La hotel
Our first project in Mongolia
Mahanakhon Tower
Collaborating on the iconic project in Bangkok
Essilor
Our first industrial project outside Vietnam
Yoma Central
The largest project in Yangon city
Capital Place
Our first project in Jakarta
Galle Face Hotel
Our first hospitality project in Sri Lanka
Renaissance Hotel
Our first project in Bangladesh
Bel Factory
Our first and the only project we completed in Iran
Tebodin in Asia Pacific
Acquired Tebodin for boosting our industrial capabilities
Landbank Tower
Our first project in Philippines
VKA Joint-Venture
To accelerate our healthcare solutions
Bach Mai Hospital
Our biggest healthcare facility in Vietnam
Bollore Warehouse & Logistic
Our first industry project in Africa
African Development Bank
Renovation of the famous office tower in Abidjan
Partnership With IDEC Group
As real estate developer & contractor
F&B Manufacturing Plant
Our first petfood factory project in Brazil
Cosmetic Products Manufacturing Plant
Our first project in Mexico

Our Team

Pierre-Jean Malgouyres

  • CEO & Co-founder of Archetype Group

MBA HEC Paris (Mastere HEC Entrepreneurs)—Paris, France; and M.Sc. in Civil Engineering and Urban Planning, Institut National des Sciences Appliquees (INSA)—Lyon, France

| Group Leadership

Francois Magnier

  • President & Co-founder of Archetype Group

Ecole Spéciale d’Architecture (ESA) —Paris, France; and Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics (ESTP) —Paris, France

| Group Leadership

Indonesia | Malaysia | Singapore

Hervé Boone

  • Regional Managing Director of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

M.Sc. in Engineering from Hautes Etudes Industrielles (HEI)

| Country Leadership | Group Leadership

Myanmar

Mark Petrovic

  • Chief Design Officer of Archetype Group
  • Managing Director of Myanmar

Honors Degree in Architecture, Ecole Speciale d’Architecture (ESA) — Paris, France

| Country Leadership | Group Leadership

Jean-Francois Chevance

  • Group Director of Design

French Architect Diploma (DPLG), Paris Villemin School of Architecture —Paris, France

| Group Leadership

Marivic Oreza

  • Group Finance Director

Bachelor of Science Major in Accounting—Manila, Philippines

| Group Leadership

Minh Nguyen

  • Group Civil & Structural Engineering Director
 

PhD in Civil & Structural Engineering, ENS Cachan, France Specialty: Computational structural calculation - High distinction (2003 - 2006)

| Group Leadership

Sibylle Wagner

  • Group Human Resources Director
 

Diploma in Hotel Management, School of Hotel Management —Switzerland

| Group Leadership

Danilo Aquino

  • Group Civil & Structural Senior Advisor
  • Chairman Archetype Philippines

M.Sc in Structural Engineering - Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in Manila, Philippines and Professional Master's in Structural Design of Tall Buildings - Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand

| Group Leadership

Cambodia | Laos | Vietnam

Michel Cassagnes

  • Regional Managing Director of Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam
  • Chief Sustainable Officer of Archetype Group 

French Architecture Diploma (DPLG), Toulouse Architecture School—France

| Country Leadership | Group Leadership

Thierry Gougy

  • Group General Counsel 

Master of International Business and Administration, Paris Dauphine University and Master of Business Law, Paris-Panthéon-Assas University

| Group Leadership

Luc Mandret

  • Group Marketing & Communications Director

Statistics & IT, University of South Brittany (Université Bretagne Sud) — France

| Group Leadership

Dietrich Gondi

  • Group Director of Business Development, archetype industry
 

MBA at University of Lincoln, UK (1997 - 1999)

| Group Leadership

Indonesia | Malaysia | Singapore

Hervé Boone

  • Regional Managing Director of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

M.Sc. in Engineering from Hautes Etudes Industrielles (HEI)

| Country Leadership | Group Leadership

Myanmar

Mark Petrovic

  • Chief Design Officer of Archetype Group
  • Managing Director of Myanmar

Honors Degree in Architecture, Ecole Speciale d’Architecture (ESA) — Paris, France

| Country Leadership | Group Leadership

India

Sivakumar Shanmuganathan

  • Managing Director of India

B.Sc in Civil Engineering – College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Tamil Nadu, India M.Sc in Structural Engineering – Sathyabama University, Tamil Nadu, India Chartered Engineer

| Country Leadership

Cambodia | Laos | Vietnam

Michel Cassagnes

  • Regional Managing Director of Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam
  • Chief Sustainable Officer of Archetype Group 

French Architecture Diploma (DPLG), Toulouse Architecture School—France

| Country Leadership | Group Leadership

Thailand

Marian Kusy

  • Managing Director of Thailand

ING. in Civil Engineering and Architecture, Slovak University of Technology – Bratislava, Slovakia

| Country Leadership

France | Ivory Coast

Matthieu Chardain

  • Managing Director of France
  • Regional Director of Project Management, Africa & Latin America
 

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering and Urban Planning, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA)—France

| Country Leadership

Saudi Arabia - archesco

Tarek Hachem

  • Managing Director of Saudi Arabia

Bachelor Degree of Mechanical Engineering (Renewable Energy and Sustainable Design), With Distinction American University of Beirut, June 2004

| Country Leadership

China

Samuel Derville

  • Regional Managing Director of China & East Asia (China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan)

M.Sc in Civil Engineering & Geotechnical (Polytech’Lille) — Lille, France

| Country Leadership

Mongolia

Tsolmon Bat-Erdene

  • Managing Director - Archetype Mongolia

Master of Science (M.Sc), Arrchitektur at Bauhaus-Univeritat Weimar

| Country Leadership

Philippines

Reynaldo C. Rosario

  • Managing Director

College: University of Pangasinan – Dagupan City Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Batch 1990)

| Country Leadership

Tunisia

Nassim Bereksi Reguig

  • Director of Design Operation
 

Ecole Polytechnique d'Architecture et d'Urbanisme EPAU in Algeria and the Ecole d'Architecture de Paris-Val-de-Seine (ENSAPVS) in France

| Country Leadership

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