PES-Architects expands operations to Vietnam
PES-Architects has established a new office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The new office is part of a strategy launched in early 2024 to strengthen PES-Architects' presence in Asia. The strategy builds on nearly two decades of experience in China, now being applied more broadly to explore new regional business opportunities.
PES-Architects took its first step in Vietnam in autumn 2024 by winning the architectural competition for a new agriculture museum in Vinh Long. The first direct commission was secured in Vietnam in February 2025, and by November several projects are already underway, including cultural, leisure and residential developments.
Rapid growth and increasing opportunities for collaboration led to the decision to establish a local office, serving as a base for a permanent presence and long-term cooperation within Vietnam's architectural scene.
"Vietnam is a dynamic and fast-developing market, where a strong local culture meets a growing demand for high-quality design expertise. For us, this is a natural next step in continuing the work we've been doing in Asia for almost 20 years," says Jarkko Salminen, CEO of PES-Architects.
PES-Architects now has offices in Helsinki, Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City.
