Websites for Architecture Firms

Your portfolio is your pitch. Build a site that presents your design work at full resolution with structured project collaboration for clients.

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Industry Needs

Visual portfolio showcasing projects

Project collaboration with clients

Design approval workflows

Large file sharing (CAD, renders)

Professional credibility

Choose Your Path

Path A

WordPress / WooCommerce

Best for solo or small teams
Fast launch
Plugin-based flexibility

Path B

React / Django Custom

Best for growing organizations
Phased rollout
Complete ownership

Growth Roadmap

Path A can be your starting point. Path B is where you evolve when operations demand more.

Professional Website

Establish credibility online

Structured Intake

Forms, booking, document collection

Client Area

Billing, retainers, basic portal

Custom Portal

Full system ownership

Path A — WordPress / WooCommerce

Small studios focused on showcasing completed work and attracting new clients.

Phases

1.Visual portfolio website
2.Project galleries with filtering
3.Contact and inquiry forms

Core Pages

Home / About / Team
Portfolio (filterable by type)
Services (Residential, Commercial)
Process / Approach
Contact / Start a Project

Core Features

High-resolution project galleries
Before/after comparisons
Project case studies
Awards and publications

Limitations

•No client collaboration features
•Large file sharing via external tools
•Manual approval processes
•Limited project tracking

Path B — React / Django Custom

Growing firms managing multiple projects who need client collaboration and approval workflows.

Phases

1.Client portal with project dashboards
2.Design review and approval system
3.Large file management
4.Project milestone tracking

Core Features

Per-project client portals
Design version control
Markup and annotation tools
Approval tracking with history
Large file upload and preview
Milestone and deadline tracking

Our Recommendation

For most architecture firms, we would start with Path A to build a compelling visual portfolio. The move to Path B typically happens when managing client feedback across multiple projects becomes cumbersome, or when large file sharing through email/Dropbox creates version control issues.

Why This Matters

Own your website and data

Avoid unnecessary platform lock-in

Build around your workflow

Add private infrastructure when needed

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