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@hugo7
I'd go for the TB14 over archetypes mainly because Archetype's are pretty ugly and have gash writing all over the rim (albeit great on lots of other counts). The box section may not spot on period correct, but it will still be visualy sympathetic.
If you want modern wide and strong rims other ones to look at are the new wide BHS ones and DT Swiss 240.
Anything you build in 32/32h or 32/36h should be strong enough if you're sub 17st. If you're worried you could use stronger spokes like DT Alpine III and / or a deeper section rim around 30mm. If you want to save a bit of money then ACI double butted spokes from Cycle Basket are good and probably the cheapest decent DB spokes you can buy.