NQH Architects

What NQH Architects does

NQH Architects (legal name: Công Ty TNHH Kiến Trúc N.Q.H) is a privately held Vietnamese architecture and urban design firm headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, founded in 1998/1999 by Ngô Quan Hiền. The firm operates three core professional service lines: Architectural Design, Urban Design/Planning, and Interior Design, delivered on a project-based fee model for residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use townships, and institutional buildings. Its competitive positioning rests on a proprietary 'Function-Space-Form' design methodology, USGBC-aligned green building expertise (membership since 2010), and the founder's international pedigree (SCI-Arc USA, Kenzo Tange Associates Tokyo).

The firm serves enterprise clients primarily in Vietnam's real estate development sector, with repeat engagements from developers such as Nam Long Group, Masterise/Masteri Group, Phu My Hung, SonKim Land, Kusto Group, and Vinacapital, alongside corporate and institutional clients including Techcombank, Vinamilk, and Vietnam National University HCMC. Notable projects include the Phú Mỹ Hưng / Saigon South master plan, Mizuki Park township (multi-phase), Vinamilk Tower, Techcombank HCMC headquarters, Grand Marina Saigon, Diamond Island, and Lumière Prime Hills. The firm also collaborates with international partners including Kenzo Tange Associates (since 1998), Hankyu Hanshin Properties, Nishi Nippon Railroad, Belt Collins, and various technical/structural consultants on large integrated township projects.

NQH generates revenue through professional services fees quoted on a project-by-project basis, with go-to-market executed via direct enterprise field sales and relationship-driven business development leveraging 26 years of industry connections. Distribution is single-country (Vietnam), primarily domestic, with no disclosed revenue or financials. The firm has earned 15 consecutive Hubexo/BCI Asia Awards (2005-2026) and the Elite Award at Hubexo Asia Awards 2025, supporting its premium positioning. Headcount is 11-50 employees, comprising architects, urban designers, landscape architects, interior designers, project managers, green consultants, and business development professionals.

Name

NQH Architects

Legal name

Công Ty TNHH Kiến Trúc N.Q.H

Website

https://nqh-architects.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NQH Architects is a Vietnam-based architecture and urban design firm offering architectural, interior, and urban planning services to enterprise clients, primarily real estate developers and corporations, with a focus on sustainable green building design aligned with international standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban planning services
• Interior design services
• Sustainable green building
• Master planning townships

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based professional services for architectural design, including comprehensive planning and arrangement of spatial elements such as structure, electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and ventilation
2. Urban Planning Services: Master planning and urban design services for integrated townships and urban developments
3. Interior Design Services: Interior design services for residential homes, apartments, villas, offices, showrooms, hotels, and resorts, including 2D and 3D design concepts through construction supervision

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NQH Architects is a Vietnam-based architecture and urban design firm offering Architectural Design, Urban Design/Planning, and Interior Design services. The firm delivers comprehensive design solutions from concept through construction supervision for residential, commercial, hospitality, and urban development projects, including master planning of integrated townships and green building design aligned with international (USGBC) standards. Services are delivered on a project basis for real estate developers, corporations, financial institutions, and government/education clients.

Product overview

NQH Architects is a Vietnam-based architecture and urban design firm offering three core services: Architectural Design, Urban Design/Planning, and Interior Design. The firm provides comprehensive design solutions from concept through execution, serving residential, commercial, hospitality, and urban development projects. Their portfolio includes landmark developments across Vietnam such as Mizuki Park, Vinamilk Tower, Techcombank buildings, and numerous residential townships. The company operates with a team of architects, urban designers, landscape architects, interior designers, project managers, and green consultants, emphasizing sustainable and human-centered design principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 consecutive awards of excellence from Hubexo/BCI Asia Awards since 2005
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Proud member since 2010. NQH Architects maintains international standards of green building in partnership with USGBC and other pioneers of sustainable design worldwide. Uses resources and techniques for green building that are unparalleled in Vietnam.
• Nam Long GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Vietnam's leading real estate corporations with more than 30 years of experience, pioneering in the development of integrated townships. Nam Long Group collaborates with NQH Architects on multiple projects including Mizuki Park, Trellia Cove, and CCTM-1. The partnership combines local market expertise with international design standards through Japanese partners Hankyu Hanshin Properties and Nishi Nippon Railroad.
• Hankyu Hanshin PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned international brand from Japan collaborating with Nam Long Group and NQH Architects on multiple projects including Mizuki Park. Brings world-class living standards and sustainable values to joint developments.
• Nishi Nippon RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese partner collaborating with Nam Long Group and NQH Architects on Mizuki Park and other integrated township developments. Contributes international standards and sustainable development values.
• Belt CollinssupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational landscape design firm collaborating on projects such as Trellia Cove at Mizuki Park. Responsible for landscape design, crafting lush greenery and ecological spaces.
• TTT ArchitectssupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnical implementation partner for projects such as Trellia Cove at Mizuki Park. Ensures feasibility and construction quality of architectural projects.
• NageccosupportingTechnology or IntegrationStructural consulting partner for projects such as Trellia Cove at Mizuki Park. Optimizes durability and safety of structural engineering for architectural projects.
• SouthlightsupportingTechnology or IntegrationInterior consulting partner for projects such as Trellia Cove at Mizuki Park. Delivers practical yet aesthetically pleasing living spaces.
• Kenzo Tange AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNQH Architects founder Ngô Quan Hiền has served as Representative and Chief Liaison Architect for Kenzo Tange Associates in Vietnam since 1998. This long-standing relationship has helped translate global design intelligence into locally grounded, forward-looking urban environments.
• BCI CentralsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizer of Archify Live (formerly Equinox) premium boutique exhibition series in Asia-Pacific. NQH Architects participates in BCI Central organized events promoting eco-friendly architecture and sustainable building practices.
• AmCham Vietnam (American Chamber of Commerce)supportingOthersNQH Architects is a member of AmCham Vietnam, demonstrating commitment to international business standards and American-Vietnam business relations in the architecture and construction industry.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)supportingOthersProfessional affiliation with AIA, the leading professional association for architects in the United States. Founder received AIA Honor Award for Urban Design in 1997 for Saigon South Master Plan.
• UIA (International Union of Architects)supportingOthersProfessional affiliation with UIA, the global architectural organization representing over one million architects worldwide.
• AVA (Architects of Vietnam Association)supportingOthersProfessional affiliation with Architects of Vietnam Association, the national professional body for architects in Vietnam.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global design and architecture firm operating across commercial, hospitality, and large-scale developments in Asia. Comparable to NQH on commercial-tenant and developer-driven work but with much broader capabilities and headcount.
• Aedas: Global architecture practice with substantial Vietnam and Asia-Pacific operations serving large-scale mixed-use, residential, and commercial developers. Overlaps with NQH on project type and client segments but at significantly larger scale.
• Foster + Partners: Global architecture firm with Asia-Pacific presence delivering large-scale mixed-use and master planning commissions. Comparable to NQH on premium-developer engagements and master-planning scope, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• HTA Design Studio: Vietnam-headquartered architecture and interior design practice delivering residential, commercial, and township-scale work. Comparable to NQH across service mix, geography, and developer client overlap.
• Mia Design Studio: Vietnamese architecture and interior design firm operating across residential and hospitality projects in Vietnam. Comparable to NQH on geography, boutique scale, and integrated architecture-plus-interior offering.
• Vo Trong Nghia Architects: Vietnam-based, internationally recognized architecture practice with a parallel focus on sustainable, climate-responsive design. Directly comparable to NQH in scale, geography, and sustainability positioning, and a fellow award-recognized Vietnamese firm.
• ARDOR Architects: Ho Chi Minh City-based architecture studio serving residential, commercial, hospitality, and master-planning clients. Comparable to NQH in scale, service mix (architecture + interior), and Vietnamese-developer client base.

Emerging players

• Ong&Ong: Singapore-headquartered interdisciplinary design firm with growing Vietnam presence delivering architecture and master planning for residential and mixed-use projects. Comparable on integrated design approach and cross-border Southeast Asia delivery.

Others

• Belt Collins: International landscape and master-planning firm and a named NQH project partner on Trellia Cove. Comparable through ecosystem overlap (integrated township design) rather than direct competition.

Regional players

• DP Architects: Established Singapore-based architecture firm with Vietnam and regional experience in large-scale residential, mixed-use, and master planning projects. Comparable on developer-client work and integrated urban-scale design capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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