Project pages and case studies
Pages for each project with sector, scale, your role, credits, and the story behind key decisions.
The Problem
Your Best Work Loads Too Slowly to Win the Commission
Most website design for architecture firms treats photography as decoration. Developers and homeowners judge you on those images, often on a phone between meetings.
The problem
A developer shortlisting firms for a mixed-use project opens your site on their phone in a site trailer.
- Your hero image is a full-size export from the photographer, so the page stalls.
- The projects page is a grid of thumbnails with no sector, size, or role.
- Your RFP form asks for a message and nothing else.
- They move on before your best building loads.
How we solve it
We start with your projects, not a template grid.
Each project gets a page with sector, scale, your role, and the story behind key decisions. An image pipeline serves the right size and format for every screen, so full-bleed photos stay sharp and fast. Your RFP form asks what you'd ask on a first call. Prospects see your work, not a loading spinner.
Photos that stay fast
Every image served in AVIF or WebP at the size each screen needs.
Projects told as stories
Case studies that explain the brief, constraints, and design decisions, not just the photos.
RFP intake that qualifies
Inquiry forms that ask project type, budget range, and timeline, with uploads for briefs.
Our Architecture Website Process
From Portfolio Review to a Fast Launch in Five Steps
You approve each stage: the sitemap, the case study format, a clickable design, a staging site with your full photo set, and the launch.
What's Included
What You Get With Architect Website Design
Every build covers project pages, an image pipeline, RFP intake, and studio pages, with 3D viewers and office pages on larger plans.
Image and drawing pipeline
Photos served in AVIF or WebP at every screen size, plus zoomable plans and sections.
Portfolio filters by sector
Filters for commercial, residential, hospitality, or civic work, so developers find relevant projects fast.
RFP and inquiry intake
Forms that capture project type, site, budget range, and timeline, with uploads for briefs and drawings.
Studio, team, and recognition
Studio and principal pages, plus the awards and publications you supply, credited correctly.
Speed, SEO, and launch
Core Web Vitals checks, schema for your projects, GA4 inquiry tracking, and a team walkthrough.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs Portfolio Templates vs Branding Studios
Many website designers for architects sell a beautiful template, and for a small studio that can be enough. Templates are quick and cheap. Here's where each option holds up.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Portfolio template | Branding studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio structure | Narratives by sector | Image grid | Custom, design-led |
| Image performance | AVIF and WebP pipeline | Varies by platform | Often heavy exports |
| Drawings and plans | Zoomable viewer | Static images | Static images |
| RFP intake | Qualifying form with uploads | Basic contact form | Contact form |
| 3D models | Viewer on larger plans | Embeds only | Rarely offered |
| Visual design | Custom to your studio | Template limits | Strong visual identity |
| Time to launch | 4 to 12 weeks | Within a week | Often several months |
| Pricing model | Fixed quote, site is yours | Low monthly fee | Project fee, often higher |
DeveloperLook
Best fit- Portfolio structureNarratives by sector
- Image performanceAVIF and WebP pipeline
- Drawings and plansZoomable viewer
- RFP intakeQualifying form with uploads
- 3D modelsViewer on larger plans
- Visual designCustom to your studio
- Time to launch4 to 12 weeks
- Pricing modelFixed quote, site is yours
Portfolio template
- Portfolio structureImage grid
- Image performanceVaries by platform
- Drawings and plansStatic images
- RFP intakeBasic contact form
- 3D modelsEmbeds only
- Visual designTemplate limits
- Time to launchWithin a week
- Pricing modelLow monthly fee
Branding studio
- Portfolio structureCustom, design-led
- Image performanceOften heavy exports
- Drawings and plansStatic images
- RFP intakeContact form
- 3D modelsRarely offered
- Visual designStrong visual identity
- Time to launchOften several months
- Pricing modelProject fee, often higher
Projects We've Built
Architecture and Interior Websites We Have Built
Architecture and interior design websites from our portfolio, with large-format photography, project layouts, and inquiry paths for design-led practices.
Archies Website Design
- Architecture & Interior
- Website
Interior Website Design
- Architecture & Interior
- Website
Norei Website Design
- Architecture & Interior
- Website
Humestic Website Design
- Architecture & Interior
- Website
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LET'S DISCUSSWhat Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from teams we have built websites for.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
1,000+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
Work Culture
Why Architects Trust Us With Their Portfolio
Our designers and developers work from your drawings and photography, not stock layouts. These habits keep projects accurate, credited, and fast.
Photography treated as the product
We build every page around your images and test them at full size on real phones. A slow gallery undersells a building that took years.
Credits done right
We list photographers, collaborators, and your firm's role on each project as you approve them. Accurate credits protect relationships with partners and clients.
Drawings you can zoom
Plans and sections open in a zoom viewer instead of one blurry image. Developers read the drawings, so we make them legible.
Speed checked on every upload
New projects run through the same image pipeline as launch. Your site stays fast long after we hand it over.
Straight answers first
If a portfolio template shows your work well enough, we'll say so before quoting. A small studio may not need custom code yet.
You own the archive
Domain, hosting, and site files are in your firm's name from day one. Your project archive doesn't depend on our accounts.
Overview
Who offers architecture firm website design for studios and practices?
DeveloperLook provides architecture firm website design for studios and practices that win work through their portfolio. Each site includes project case studies, an image pipeline for fast full-size photography, zoomable drawings, and RFP intake with file uploads. Projects start at $1,400 and launch in 4 to 12 weeks, with a fixed price and every account in your name.
At a glance
- Service
- Architecture firm website design (case studies, image pipeline, RFP intake)
- Starting price
- From $1,400 USD, fixed scope after discovery
- Typical timeline
- 4 to 12 weeks, by plan
- Platforms
- WordPress or Webflow, with three.js or Sketchfab for 3D
- Built with
- Cloudinary, Cloudflare, three.js, and GA4
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,000+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- 30, 60, or 90 days after launch, by plan
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
Who it's for
Studios pitching commercial developers
You compete for mixed-use and commercial work, and developers judge your site on a phone before the first call.
Residential architects seeking larger commissions
Your custom homes are your best marketing, but your WordPress site shows them as small, slow thumbnails.
Practices with large project archives
You have years of photos and drawings and need a portfolio structure that filters by sector and scale.
Firms adding 3D visualization
Your team already models in SketchUp, Rhino, or Revit and wants selected models viewable on your site.
Agencies with design-firm clients
Your agency signed an architecture practice and needs a Webflow or WordPress partner who can handle heavy imagery.
Not a fit for
You're a solo designer who mainly needs a clean gallery. An architect portfolio website on a good template may be enough, and we'll say so.
You want interactive configurators for furniture or fixtures you sell. Our 3D Product Configurator Development page covers that work.
You mostly need faster load times on a site you already like. Website Speed Optimization is the smaller, cheaper job.
Your budget is under $1,400 for a full practice website. Start with a template and add project stories later.
Not sure which side you're on?
Send a two-line brief. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for Architectural Firm Website Design
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on project count, case study depth, and 3D work, and you get a fixed proposal after a free discovery call.
Studio Portfolio Site
For small studios that need a fast, image-led site with their best 12 buildings.
$1,400
Book a strategy call- Custom design, up to 10 pages
- Up to 12 portfolio entries with galleries
- Image pipeline for AVIF and WebP
- Project inquiry form with uploads
- Studio and principal pages
- 30 days of post-launch support
Practice Website
For practices pitching developers and larger clients with project stories and structured RFP intake.
$3,400
Get a custom quote- Everything in Studio Portfolio Site
- Up to 30 portfolio entries with sector filters
- 3 in-depth case study pages
- RFP form with routing by project type
- Zoomable viewer for plans and sections
- 60 days of post-launch support
Multi-Office Firm Website
For multi-office firms that want 3D models, careers, and press materials on one site.
$6,900
Talk to our team- Everything in Practice Website
- 3D model viewer for up to 3 models
- Office pages for up to 4 studios
- Careers page with applications
- Press kit and publication downloads
- 90 days of post-launch support
For Agencies
White-Label Website Design for Architecture Firm Clients
Your agency keeps the relationship. We design and build sites for your architecture clients under your brand, including image pipelines, case study templates, and the RFP forms their principals need.
Stay client-facing
Your brand fronts every call, so the studio relationship stays yours.
Imagery handled
We process large photo sets and drawings without slowing the site.
Senior engineering
Senior developers build the image pipeline, viewers, and templates.
Flexible capacity
Take on more design-firm clients without hiring a developer.
How the partnership works
Share the brief
Send the firm's brand, project list, photography, and RFP requirements.
We scope and staff
We confirm a fixed quote, the launch schedule, and a lead developer.
Build and hand off
We build, load the projects, and hand over the site under your brand.
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
WordPress or Webflow carries the site, with an image CDN for photography and three.js or Sketchfab for 3D models.
WordPress
Webflow
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Related Services
Architecture practices often pair this with 3D viewers, speed work, a principal's own portfolio site, or a site for a sister professional firm.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on cost, photography and speed, case studies, RFP intake, and 3D on architecture sites.
Our architecture sites start at $1,400 for 10 pages and 12 portfolio entries, with an image pipeline and inquiry form. Practice sites with 30 entries, case studies, and RFP routing start at $3,400. Multi-office builds with 3D viewers start at $6,900. Quotes are fixed after a free discovery call.
A studio site takes 4 to 5 weeks, and a practice site takes 6 to 8 weeks. Multi-office builds with 3D viewers take 9 to 12 weeks. Gathering photography and credits is usually the slowest part, so we start that list in the first week.
Serve each photo at the size the screen needs, in AVIF or WebP, and load images below the fold as visitors scroll. Keep originals for downloads, not page views. Show blueprints and plans in a zoomable tile viewer such as OpenSeadragon, so visitors read detail without loading one giant file.
Relevance and proof attract both: projects filtered by sector and scale, with your role stated plainly. Developers look for delivery facts like program, size, and schedule. Residential clients want to see how you listen, so show the brief and your decisions. Good modern architecture website design lets the buildings carry the page.
Structure each case study as a short narrative: your brief, the site and its constraints, your key design moves, and the finished building. Lead with the strongest photo, then alternate text and images every screen or two. End with credits and links to similar projects in the same sector.
Two paths work best: a short inquiry form for homeowners and a fuller RFP form for developers and institutions. The RFP path asks project type, site, size, budget range, and timeline, and accepts uploaded briefs. Each submission reaches the right principal with a CRM tag, not a shared inbox.
Yes, an architecture website can show 3D models through a three.js viewer or a Sketchfab embed. We convert your model to glTF, a web-ready 3D format, and load it only on request. VR walkthroughs work through WebXR on supported headsets, so we pair them with 360-degree renders any phone can show.
An architect portfolio website shows projects, while a practice site also wins and qualifies work. The practice site adds project narratives, sector filters, RFP intake, and studio pages that explain how you work. Solo designers often need only the portfolio. Firms pitching developers or institutions usually need the rest.
Yes, we move your projects, photos, and credits from Squarespace, WordPress, or a portfolio platform. Each image goes through the new pipeline, and old project URLs redirect to their new pages, so links from publications keep working. You get a checklist of missing credits or drawings before launch.
Your firm owns the site: domain, hosting, files, and every project page. Photo licenses stay between you and your photographers, and we credit them as your agreements require. Each plan includes 30, 60, or 90 days of fixes, and your team can add projects without us.
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