Archetype Group

What Archetype Group does

Archetype Group is a privately held international construction consultancy founded in 2002 and registered in Hong Kong, delivering integrated architecture, engineering, and project management services across 20+ countries on four continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America) with a headcount above 1,000. The firm operates through three sub-brands — Archetype Industry (industrial and manufacturing facilities), Archetype Reality (hospitality, mixed-use high-rise, commercial, and healthcare real estate), and Archetype _y (integrated architecture signature studio) — and is structured around four service modules: Architecture & Master Planning, Building & Infrastructure Engineering, Industrial & Process Engineering, and Project & Cost Management, supported by BIM (Building Information Modeling) capability and a stated commitment to deliver 100% green buildings by 2032.

The company's core technology is BIM methodology, in which Archetype positions itself as a pioneer, enabling digital design, construction planning, and lifecycle visualization. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services and EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) contracts with enterprise and government clients in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, F&B, automotive, advanced technologies/data centers, hospitality, and mixed-use real estate; pricing is quote-based and project-specific, not publicly disclosed. Named clients include ABB, BASF, Boehringer Ingelheim, Continental, Ford, Coca-Cola, Sun Pharma, Aman, Belmond, Banyan Tree, African Development Bank, and FPT. Distribution is direct enterprise sales via regional and country managing directors, with no disclosed third-party channel or app-based delivery.

The firm is led by co-founders François Magnier (President) and Pierre-Jean Malgoures (CEO & General Director), who between them also chair external industry bodies (CCI France International, EU-Vietnam Business Network, France-Bangladesh council at MEDEF International). Archetype has expanded via wholly-owned subsidiaries (Archetype Philippines, Archetype SPM Brazil), alliance joint ventures across 11+ additional jurisdictions, the acquired brand Equator Paris Architecture, and the IDEC Asia joint venture with IDEC Group that repositions the firm into industrial estate development. The company is self-described as the largest French architecture firm worldwide and the fourth largest French building engineering firm.

Name

Archetype Group

Legal name

Archetype Group

Website

https://archetype-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Archetype Group is a privately held international construction consultancy founded in 2002, delivering architecture, engineering, and project management services across 20+ countries for industrial, hospitality, and real estate enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Consultancy Services: Archetype Group generates revenue through providing comprehensive construction consultancy services including Architecture & Master Planning, Building Engineering, Industrial & Process Engineering, and Project & Cost Management. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts with enterprise clients.
2. EPCM Services: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) services for industrial and construction projects, delivering comprehensive project services from design through construction completion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Archetype Group is an international construction consultancy delivering Architecture & Master Planning, Building & Infrastructure Engineering, Industrial & Process Engineering, and Project & Cost Management services across hospitality, real estate, and industrial sectors. The firm operates through three sub-brands — Archetype Industry, Archetype Reality, and Archetype _y — and provides EPCM services for enterprise and government clients in more than 20 countries.

Product overview

Archetype Group is a leading international construction consultancy company founded in 2002, operating as a unified platform with four interconnected sub-brands: Archetype Industry (industrial and manufacturing projects), Archetype Reality (real estate and hospitality), and Archetype _y (integrated architecture signature studio). The core offering centers on four main service modules—Architecture & Master Planning, Building & Infrastructure Engineering, Industrial & Process Engineering, and Project & Cost Management—all supported by specialized capabilities in BIM (Building Information Modeling) and Green Buildings Services. The company operates across 20+ countries on 4 continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America), positioning itself as the fourth largest French building engineering firm and the largest French architecture firm globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Archetype Industry: Expertise in industrial and manufacturing projects including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food & beverage, automotive, and data centers
• Archetype Reality
• Archetype _y

Products and services

• Architecture & Master Planning Comprehensive architectural design and urban/land master planning services for commercial, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Designed for enterprise clients and developers needing integrated architecture and urban planning under one consultancy contract.
• Building & Infrastructure Engineering Engineering services for building structures and infrastructure projects, including civil, structural, and M&E (mechanical and electrical) engineering for commercial, residential, hospitality, and public facilities.
• Industrial & Process Engineering Specialized engineering services for industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, factories, and process-oriented projects, delivered under EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) frameworks for enterprise industrial clients in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food & beverage, automotive, and energy sectors.
• Project & Cost Management Project management, construction management, quantity surveying, and cost management services to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Targeted at enterprise clients undertaking complex construction programs across multiple geographies.
• BIM (Building Information Modeling) Services Collaborative BIM methodology for designing, constructing, and managing buildings throughout their lifecycle, enabling coordinated design, construction planning, and project visualization. Used by the firm's project teams across all consultancy service modules.
• Green Buildings Services Sustainable and eco-friendly building consultancy services with green accreditation for industrial, hospitality, and real estate projects. Archetype Group is one of the few full-service consultancies with green accreditation, serving enterprise clients pursuing LEED and other green certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% green buildings commitment by 2032

Named customers34 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IDEC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic joint venture partnership with IDEC Group to form IDEC Asia, focused on developing industrial estates as developer and contractor. François Magnier, President & Co-founder of Archetype Group, leads this strategic joint venture with a mission of developing industrial estates.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with architecture, engineering, and project management services spanning industrial, commercial, and government clients worldwide. Direct functional overlap with Archetype's full-service EPCM offering, but at materially larger scale and with deeper technology/R&D investment.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm offering architecture, engineering, and project management across built environment, water, and mobility. Competes with Archetype for multinational industrial and real estate clients, particularly in EMEA and Asia.
• WSP Global: Engineering professional services firm with deep Asia-Pacific presence and growing industrial/built environment practice. Direct competitor for EPCM mandates across SEA and the Middle East.
• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy with strong sustainability credentials and presence across Asia, Middle East, and Africa. Competes for high-rise, hospitality, and industrial design mandates where Archetype also bids.
• Stantec: Global design and engineering firm active across infrastructure, water, buildings, and energy. Overlapping industrial and commercial project portfolio with Archetype, especially after acquisitions expanding Asia presence.

Direct peers

• Egis: French-headquartered engineering and consulting group with deep international footprint across transport, buildings, and industrial projects. Closely comparable in French origin, multi-continent delivery model, and service mix overlapping with Archetype's full EPCM offering.
• Artelia: French engineering, project management, and consulting group with strong building, industry, and infrastructure practices across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Closest like-for-like French peer in size, sector mix, and geographic profile.
• Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners): International architecture and engineering consultancy founded in the Middle East with a global footprint across MENA, Africa, and Asia. Closely comparable in industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use design portfolio and emerging-market operating model.

Others

• IDEC Group: French industrial real estate developer and contractor that partnered with Archetype to form IDEC Asia. Comparable in industrial design/build capability and an active commercial partner for industrial estate mandates.

Regional players

• Surbana Jurong: Asia-based urban and infrastructure consultancy with headquarters in Singapore. Competes for industrial, hospitality, and master planning mandates across SEA where Archetype has its deepest presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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