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.

Our Awards

Our Green Buildings Services & Solutions

Archetype Group is committed to delivering 100% green buildings by 2032, as part of our broader vision to shape a sustainable future for the construction industry. 

We are one of the few full-service consultancies with Green accreditation.

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

Proactivity

We drive change by proactively tackling challenges with innovative and efficient solutions. Our decisions and ongoing improvement ensure seamless collaboration
  • We make informed, responsible choices decisively
  • We ensure clear, easy partnerships, and long-term collaborations
  • We anticipate challenges and constantly learn and refine our approach.

Integrity

We uphold an unwavering commitment to the highest moral, compliant and ethical standards, driving every action with honor and truthfulness.
  • We act with integrity, transparency and truth
  • We are free of corruption
  • We succeed through ethical means.

Excellence

We embed our reputation in our people, investing in experienced professionals, nurturing young talent, and fostering quality and creativity to shape innovative buildings
  • We surpass ourselves to provide the best to our clients
  • We aspire to flawless execution in every project
  • We take pride in each work and refuse to settle for just fair results

Care

A deep sense of caring defines our work, driving us to nurture the planet, support our people, and deliver exceptional projects with a strong commitment to shape a sustainable tomorrow
  • We care about the Planet by implementing sustainable practices for our ecosystem
  • We care about the People by developing and fostering a supportive and inclusive community.
  • We care about the Projects by ensuring quality and excellence.

Entrepreneurship

A strong entrepreneurial spirit has defined our culture since inception, encouraging collaborators to challenge norms, propose innovative approaches, and adapt to seize new opportunities with creativity
  • We anticipate market trends and swiftly embrace them with an open mindset
  • We share personal responsibility to maintain our customers’ trust
  • We view innovation as an opportunity and leverage it in every project we undertake

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 | Archetype Group
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 | Singapore

Hervé Boone

  • Regional Managing Director of Indonesia, 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

Indonesia | Singapore

Hervé Boone

  • Regional Managing Director of Indonesia, 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

Bangladesh | Malaysia | Thailand

Marian Kusy

  • Regional Managing Director - Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh

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

| 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

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