The short answer
An architecture website needs five things: large, fast loading project photos, a short story for each project, projects sorted by type, a clear page on how you work and who you work for, and an easy way to start a conversation. At Enthros a custom architecture portfolio starts at $350 on Framer and goes live in 2 to 3 weeks.
What should an architecture website show?
- Projects first: big photos, plans and drawings, with the work leading every page
- A short story per project: the brief, the site, the idea and the result, in a few lines
- Filters by type: homes, interiors, commercial, public, so a client finds work like theirs
- The practice: who you are, how you work and the kind of client you suit
- Contact: a short form that asks for the project type, location and timing
How do you keep large images fast?
Export every image in several sizes and a modern format, load each one only when it is about to come into view and keep the first screen light. Done well, a full project gallery still opens quickly on a phone, where many clients first look.
Which mistakes cost architects work?
- Slow galleries that never finish loading on a phone
- Projects without words, so clients cannot tell what you did
- A contact page with only an email address
- Work that has not been updated in years
Should it be on Framer or custom code?
Framer suits most practices: it is quick to launch, handles motion well and lets you add projects yourself. A custom build suits large practices with many projects, filters and languages.
What does it cost at Enthros?
A custom architecture portfolio starts at $350 on Framer for up to 5 pages, with a project collection you can add to, and takes 2 to 3 weeks. Larger sites with case studies get a fixed quote before work starts.
Planning one?
Portfolio websites at Enthros start from $350 and take 2 to 3 weeks.
