“Housing is a Human Right. Build It.” is the theme of World Architecture Day 2026, chosen by the International Union of Architects (UIA). The UIA created the day in 1985 and observes it on the first Monday of October, which falls on 5 October this year.

What World Architecture Day stands for

World Architecture Day marks the responsibility of architects to create viable community life. This year’s theme extends that responsibility past design to delivery.

The responsibility behind every Archetype Group project

At Archetype Group, that responsibility guides every project. Architecture and master planning work alongside engineering and project expertise across hospitality and industrial sectors. The group has delivered more than 1,500 projects in 50 countries.

150+ architects, 21 consecutive years in the WA100

The group’s 150+ architects are behind the quality and creativity of this work. Their projects place Archetype Group 67th in the WA100 2026, the group’s 21st consecutive year on the list.

archetype _y: the signature studio behind our architectural identity

archetype _y, our integrated architecture signature studio led by Mark Petrovic, drives the group’s architectural identity and puts the purpose of the day into practice through design.

The studio’s architects, designers and creatives develop bespoke places rooted in their surroundings, culture and purpose. Each project balances aesthetics, functionality, innovation and sustainability from concept to execution.

Building today, shaping a sustainable tomorrow

That is how we mark World Architecture Day: we build today while shaping a sustainable tomorrow.

Learn more about the value and outcomes of archetype _y

On 9 September, Crown Holdings broke ground on its new beverage can facility in Uttar Pradesh, India, with archetype industry providing Engineering and Project Management services. Representing Archetype India at the groundbreaking were Vijayaprabu P, Project Head, and Anand Devan, Design Manager.

Crown Holdings’ First Beverage Can Facility in India

The new plant will be Crown Holdings’ first beverage can facility in India. Equipped with two high-speed production lines, the facility is expected to produce approximately 2.2 billion aluminum beverage cans per year.

The project marks an important step in Crown Holdings’ expansion in India, supported by archetype industry’s Engineering and Project Management expertise.

archetype ndustry and Crown Holdings: Over a Decade of Collaboration

archetype industry has worked with Crown Holdings since 2012, delivering four projects across Southeast Asia. These include three manufacturing plants in Cambodia and one additional project in the region.

More than a decade of consistent delivery has built a strong foundation of trust between the two organisations. This collaboration now extends to India, where archetype industry is supporting Crown Holdings’ first beverage can plant in the country.

Engineering and Project Management for Manufacturing Projects

Through its Engineering and Project Management services, archetype industry supports clients across complex manufacturing projects, bringing together technical expertise and project delivery experience.

The Crown Holdings project in Uttar Pradesh builds on archetype industry’s experience delivering manufacturing facilities across the region.

Congratulations to Crown Holdings and all partners on the groundbreaking of this new facility in Uttar Pradesh.

Learn More About Archetype Industry

Discover more about archetype industry’s Engineering and Project Management services: https://www.archetype-group.com/services/

Previous Projects with Crown Holdings

Explore Archetype Industry’s previous work with Crown Holdings:

• Crown Sihanoukville Factory
• Crown Phnom Penh Factory

Every service we deliver at Archetype Group, from architecture and engineering to project and cost management, is shaped by the people behind it.

In the second edition of Human at Archetype, we meet the team at Archetype Tunisia, bringing together architects, a BIM modeler, a concept drafter, and colleagues from HR and administration. They share what they do, why they chose Archetype, and how their different roles and expertise come together in their daily work.

Meet the Archetype Tunisia Team

Featuring Wajdi Ben Abdallah, Salma Driss, Ghiyeth Mrad, Habib Belhadj, Ahmed Kallel, Nesrine Sebai, Zeineb Bali, and Sonia Benjilani, this edition offers a closer look at the people and perspectives behind our work in Tunisia.

Across eight conversations, one common thread connects the team: our P.I.E.C.E. values of Proactivity, Integrity, Excellence, Care, and Entrepreneurship.

For Ahmed Kallel, Senior Architect Design Manager, working across different cultures and professional backgrounds has shaped his approach to architecture:

“Working daily with colleagues from different cultures and professional backgrounds has allowed me to develop a more open, flexible, and holistic vision of architecture.”

For Sonia Benjilani, Human Resources and Administration Manager, the experience comes down to three words: respect, organization, and diversity.

Together, these perspectives reflect the collaborative approach that supports our architecture, engineering, and project delivery across the region.

Because behind every building is a team that makes it possible.

🎥 Watch the video to meet the Archetype Tunisia team and discover more stories from across our offices.

At archetype _y, true elegance never fades. As the integrated architecture signature studio embedded within Archetype Group, archetype _y shapes bespoke places that turn imagination into iconic form, buildings that last and buildings that bring emotion.

Design Concept

This tower in Dubai reinterprets classical elegance through a contemporary lens, drawing inspiration from the golden era of glamour. Twisted façades and layered skin give the tower a silhouette shaped as much by light as by structure.

Amenities and Program

At its summit, a rooftop bar and infinity pool dissolve into the horizon. Below, a nightclub and dining floors sit alongside a retail experiential showroom, while penthouses finished with the touch of the world’s finest brands carry the same design language throughout. The tower’s base weaves together a driving academy, cigar lounge, spa, and boutique hotel.

Sustainable Performance

The tower’s performance is expressed openly rather than concealed. Twisted façades and wind catchers drive natural ventilation, while a double façade tempers heat gain, sustainability expressed as architectural form.

Explore more from archetype _y on Instagram and our website.

On this special National Day of Vietnam, we send our heartfelt wishes to our Vietnamese colleagues, partners, clients, and friends.

Thank you for your trust, collaboration, and continued support throughout the years.

Founded in Vietnam in 2002, Archetype Group has grown from its roots here into an international group headquartered in the country.

At Archetype Vietnam, with offices in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city, we bring a strong expertise in architecture, engineering, and project management to projects across hospitality, real estate, and industry sectors

Today, our global network of 27 offices and more than 1,000 experts span 50+ markets, connecting local knowledge with global capabilities.

Chúc mừng Ngày Quốc Khánh Việt Nam!

archetype industry has delivered the design of Copan’s new manufacturing facility in Bac Ninh, Vietnam. The 10,500 sqm project was built to meet the compliance and quality standards required for medical device and diagnostics production.

About Copan Group

Copan Group, headquartered in Italy, is a global leader in sample collection and laboratory automation. Copan is known worldwide for making swabs, the collection devices many people remember using during the Covid pandemic.

The products manufactured at the Vietnam facility are devices recommended by the WHO that enhance laboratory diagnostics. Copan will implement several technologies at the site, including molding, flocking, filling, and packaging. A facility of this caliber demands equal precision in its design and execution, and Copan chose Vietnam as its second, and by far its largest, manufacturing hub in the Asian region.

Our Role and Approach

archetype industry led a broad scope on this project, including master planning, architecture, and engineering, working alongside Groupe IDEC International from early feasibility through to project completion. The integrated delivery model kept design, engineering, and compliance requirements aligned throughout the project, a key factor in bringing a facility of this complexity from concept to operation.

This alignment helped the teams achieve both the ISO 8 cleanroom requirements and the ISO 13485 requirements for medical device production. Integrating MEP systems with cleanroom and international production requirements was one of the key strengths delivered to Copan.

Growing Our Pharmaceuticals Portfolio

This project is the latest addition to archetype industry’s growing portfolio in the pharmaceuticals sector and reflects our continued commitment to supporting clients with complex, highly regulated manufacturing requirements.

Explore archetype industry’s rankings and expertise:

• See how archetype industry delivered Copan’s facility in Vietnam: explore the full project details
• archetype industry’s pharmaceutical sector expertise: discover our approach to medical device and pharmaceutical facility design

Engineering News-Record (ENR) has published its 2026 Top 225 International Design Firms, the annual global ranking of architecture, engineering, and design firms by international revenue. Archetype Group placed No. 161 this year, moving up four spots from last year. This makes Archetype Group the only Vietnamese-headquartered firm on the list, and one of just four firms headquartered in Southeast Asia.

Back-to-Back Global Recognition

This achievement follows closely behind another important milestone. Archetype Group recently secured 67th place in the WA100 global rankings, along with 5th place in Australasia and 10th place in construction management. Published annually by Building Design, the WA100 ranks the world’s largest architecture firms. Together, these two placements represent recognition across two independent industry benchmarks within the same year.

What These Rankings Mean for Us

These results reflect the growing scale and consistency of Archetype Group’s international expertise, spanning design and architecture through to engineering and construction management. More than anything, they reflect the trust that clients continue to place in our teams across every market we work in.

Archetype Group Today

Archetype Group now operates 27 offices across 20 countries, with a network spanning more than 50 countries and a team of over 1,000 professionals. Our people deliver hospitality, real estate, and industrial projects for clients around the world.

Explore Archetype Group’s rankings:

• ENR 2026 Top 225 International Design Firms: see Archetype Group’s full ranking and industry analysis
• WA100 World Architecture Rankings: explore Archetype Group’s ranking among the world’s largest architecture firms