About us

A passionate, design-orientated Senior Architect, experienced in all building design phases with particular focus on Concept Design and Site Supervision. Skilled at developing and delivering high-quality designs, proposals and feasibility studies with a focus on exceeding expectations by adopting a creative approach to design challenges. Highly skilled at driving, managing and coordinating resources and processes to ensure delivery is aligned to agreements and project targets. Adept at engaging and collaborat ing with multicultural key stakeholders to identify and achieve objectives. Leverages considerable expertise to evaluate construction methods and determine cost effectiveness on all project scales. Possesses excellent project and resource management skills . Skilled at prioritising and effectively managing multiple assignments. A multilingual negotiator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, who thrives when collaborating with others in challenging environments.

We have been operating in Vietnam for over 16 years now, and we’ve been committing to the community and building our local practice with our knowledge from around the globe.

We have created brands and identities, designed different type of projects, to enhance the space of working, living, playing and hospitality. We have been at the forefront of forward-thinking design for innovative, creative spaces and much more.

Officially founded in 2004, our initial office has grown to be successful and reputable local consulting firm in Vietnam. Currently at 50 professionals, the office delivers a wide mix of Planning, Architecture, Interiors and Landscape, supporting Mixed-Use Developments, Commercial Office Buildings, Residential, Hospitality and educational projects.

People

Ismael Gulser Belmonte

General Director

Ismael Gulser Belmonte completed his study in Germany, achieving his certification in Architecture and engineering. Since moving to Vietnam, he has worked for a number of high-profile Architectural firms. With 20 years experience, 14 of which in Vietnam, he has worked for different Architectural firms; he has been involved in design and management of several large scale and complex projects, high-rise apartments and commercial buildings. He received a fire safety and emergency management certification in 2002 and got his professional license in Vietnam in 2007.

Nguyen Hoang Giang

President

Nguyen Hoang Giang one of founders of TwoG, has 20 years of experiences in the construction field. Prior to establishing the company, Ms. Giang was a key member at Meinhardt Vietnam. Ms Giang has been involved in many different projects, such as: urban design, hospitality projects, commercial, educational project and residential, etc.
Ms Giang has developed a deep understanding of Vietnamese local codes, statutory procedure as well as cultural sensitivity. She has been working to coordinate SMEP team for many big scale projects. She has completed her Master D. in Germany on Sustainable urban development in 2017

Diego Maltesi

Partner - Design Director

Diego Maltesi is an Italian registered architect graduated from the Politecnico di Milano with over 20 years of international experience in the architectural field, which almost half spent in Asian markets.
Diego has worked in Aedas Vietnam. During this period he has been involved mainly in large scale mixed-use projects from concept phase to detail design and both as project architect and as lead design architect. Some of those have been awarded with international prizes. He joined TWOG in 2012.

Ziad Ghosn

Design Manager

With over 12 years experience in management and architectural disciplines, Ziad has been involved in a range of high-profile projects, from Mixed-use commercial, industrial and institutional design, leading projects from inception to Construction.
Zaid's design philosophy comes from a minimalistic approach, with complexity evolving through intrinsic and extrinsic forces. Ziad believes that a deep understanding of the context, cultural and environmental aspects play a big part in architectural design.
Ziad's experience stretches from London to Southeast Asia. Having graduated in London with Honours, he partook on opportunities in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia.