Architecture of Enduring Character

Composed with discipline, proportion, and a respect for architectural permanence.

About Archives

On Practice and Continuity

ARCHIVES is a record of architectural work shaped by discipline, proportion, and continuity. The practice approaches design as a lasting cultural act, where clarity of form and material integrity take precedence over authorship or trend. Each project is developed through a rigorous process of refinement, guided by order, restraint, and respect for permanence. Architecture is understood not as expression, but as responsibility—toward place, history, and time. The work presented forms part of an enduring archive, conceived to remain relevant beyond its moment of construction.

86+

Years of Architectural Excellence

30K+

Completed Architectural Projects Worldwide

8+

Prestigious Industry Recognition Awards

10K+

Prestigious Institutions Trust Earned

A Legacy of Work

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France

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Morocco

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Italy

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Dubai

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France

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Morocco

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Italy

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Dubai

Our Services

Architectural design

Our cornerstone service involves envisioning, planning, and crafting buildings tailored to client needs, budget.

Master planning

We shape comprehensive visions for multi-faceted projects, directing layout, phasing, and development strategies.

Interior design

Elevating spaces with curated aesthetics, thoughtful layouts, and functional elegance for harmonious environments.

Sustainable design

Integrating eco-friendly principles to create innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible architectural solutions.

Consulting services

Our cornerstone service involves envisioning, planning, and crafting buildings tailored to client needs, budget, and site conditions.

Architectural design

Our Services

Architectural design

Our cornerstone service involves envisioning, planning, and crafting buildings tailored to client needs, budget.

Architectural design

Master planning

We shape comprehensive visions for multi-faceted projects, directing layout, phasing, and development strategies.

Interior design

Elevating spaces with curated aesthetics, thoughtful layouts, and functional elegance for harmonious environments.

Sustainable design

Integrating eco-friendly principles to create innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible architectural solutions.

Consulting services

Our cornerstone service involves envisioning, planning, and crafting buildings tailored to client needs, budget, and site conditions.

Our Services

Architectural design

Our cornerstone service involves envisioning, planning, and crafting buildings tailored to client needs, budget.

Architectural design

Master planning

We shape comprehensive visions for multi-faceted projects, directing layout, phasing, and development strategies.

Interior design

Elevating spaces with curated aesthetics, thoughtful layouts, and functional elegance for harmonious environments.

Sustainable design

Integrating eco-friendly principles to create innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible architectural solutions.

Consulting services

Our cornerstone service involves envisioning, planning, and crafting buildings tailored to client needs, budget, and site conditions.

Our Philosophy

Rooted in over eight decades of practice and refined across six generations of architects and craftsmen, our approach is both rigorous and contemplative. We engage with context, history, and the inherent qualities of materials, ensuring that each creation maintains dialogue with its surroundings and with time itself. ARCHIVES’ work is defined not by the hand of its maker, but by its enduring presence—spaces conceived to be experienced, preserved, and revered across the centuries.

Architecture is a measured act of cultural responsibility, guided by proportion, material integrity, and enduring principles. At ARCHIVES, every project is conceived with a disciplined attention to order and clarity, where form serves function and space serves life. We approach design not as transient expression, but as a lasting contribution, shaped to endure generations.

Meet Our Founder

Meet Our Founder

Meet Our Founder

Jean-Baptiste Moreau

Jean-Baptiste Moreau

Founded in 1940, ARCHIVES was established by Jean-Baptiste Moreau, a visionary architect whose work combined discipline, proportion, and an unwavering respect for permanence. Guided by clarity and craftsmanship, he laid the foundations for a practice devoted to timeless architectural excellence.

Why Choose Us?

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Unmatched design

Unmatched design

Our cornerstone service involves things like envisioning, planning, and crafting buildings tailored to client needs, budget.

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Tailored architect solutions

Tailored architect solutions

Tailored architect solutions

Discover how our bespoke architectural designs are meticulously crafted to reflect your unique vision and requirements.

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Innovative plan and execution

Innovative plan and execution

Innovative plan and execution

Explore how we push the boundaries of main architectural design with cutting-edge tech and sustainable practices.

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Guaranteed quality assurance

Guaranteed quality assurance

Guaranteed quality assurance

Learn about our rigorous standard ensuring very superior craftsmanship and unwavering client satisfaction in every project.

The Masters Behind Our Work

Antoine Lefèvre

Lead Architect

Antoine Lefèvre

Lead Architect

Antoine Lefèvre

Lead Architect

Émile Durand

Director of Design

Émile Durand

Director of Design

Émile Durand

Director of Design

Henri Marchand

Head of Heritage & Restoration

Henri Marchand

Head of Heritage & Restoration

Henri Marchand

Head of Heritage & Restoration

Louis Bertrand

Lead Strategist & Project Steward

Louis Bertrand

Lead Strategist & Project Steward

Louis Bertrand

Lead Strategist & Project Steward

Accolades

08+

08+

Industry recognition awards

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Innovative Architecture Prize

1970

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Urban Planning Achievement Award

2001

03.

Design Innovation Recognition

2005

04.

Architectural Excellence Honor

2020

05.

Creative Design Achievement

2021

06.

Visionary Architecture Award

2022

07.

Excellence in Heritage Preservation

2024

08.

Urban Design Excellence Award

2025

Endorsement

“Every Enduring Space Begins with a Vision”

ARCHIVES is widely regarded as a pillar of timeless architecture, a studio where discipline, proportion, and permanence are paramount. For over eight decades, its work has quietly shaped landscapes and interiors with a clarity and restraint rarely seen in contemporary practice.

ARCHIVES is widely regarded as a pillar of timeless architecture, a studio where discipline, proportion, and permanence are paramount. For over eight decades, its work has quietly shaped landscapes and interiors with a clarity and restraint rarely seen in contemporary practice.

ARCHIVES is widely regarded as a pillar of timeless architecture, a studio where discipline, proportion, and permanence are paramount. For over eight decades, its work has quietly shaped landscapes and interiors with a clarity and restraint rarely seen in contemporary practice.

Architecture Beyond Time

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