1. Davey Ives Summer 2009 Archetype Group Hanoi, Vietnam

2. Archetype Group A mid to large sized firm with approximately 60 employees Many offices worldwide including: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Phnom Penh, Cambodia Bangkok, Thailand Ko Samui, Thailand Mumbai, India New Deli, India Dubai, UAE Toulouse, France Paris, France Run by foreign nationals, yet staffed primarily by Vietnamese citizens Covers many facets of development: Architectural design Project management Engineering Planning Works on a variety of project types as a result of diversity, including educational, residential, public use and technical projects

3. My Tasks at Archetype Built physical and computer models to demonstrate how projects fit into their surroundings Discussed current architectural trends and scanned architecture blogs for ideas and discussion Met with contractors and discussed building materials and techniques Developed SketchUp and AutoCAD Skills Observed and participated in design discussions Visited a project management site

4. My Projects at Archetype Institut Merieux -My Input – SketchUp Model -Archetype’s Formal Presentation Ford Thang Long -My Input – Physical 1:500 scale Model -Archetype’s Formal Presentation Project Management - Dong Loi Hotel -Photo Documentation

5. Institut Merieux l Vientienne, Laos -My Input – SketchUp Model -Archetype’s Formal Presentation My Input

6. Institut Merieux l Vientienne, Laos -Archetype’s Formal Presentation -3D MAX Images

7. Ford Thang Long Project l Hanoi, Vietnam -My Input – Physical 1:500 Scale Model

8. Ford Thang Long Project l Hanoi, Vietnam -Archetype’s Formal Presentation

10. -3D MAX Images

11. On Site Project Management Dong Loi Hotel Hanoi, Vietnam

13. Reflection The architecture field is extremely competitive which can make it difficult to find work – especially when a large number of commissions come from competitions. Budget often dictates design, aesthetics, and/or sustainability. Language barriers slow down many of the firm’s operations. European management supervising Vietnamese employees highlights cultural differences in the workplace between European and Asian staff members. Construction methods limit what gets produced; Asian building techniques not the same as European methods. Doing competitions on the side is a way for lower-level employees to practice and hone design skills.

14. 7F Kinh Do Tower 93 Lo Duc Street, Hai Ba Trung District Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: +84 43 972 6472 Contact Information for Archetype Group Email: Ralph Baumann ralph.baumann@archetype-group.com Website: www.archetype-group.com