Websites for architecture and design practices

Edit projects as coherent stories

Select a small set of photographs, drawings and captions that explain each project. Include location at an appropriate level, project stage and the practice’s contribution. Identify collaborations and credits accurately. Unbuilt proposals and completed work need distinct labels so that visual polish does not imply a delivered commission.

Protect the experience of the imagery

Large visual assets deserve responsive sizing, sensible compression and readable captions. Galleries should work with touch and keyboard controls, while essential information remains available without motion. A visitor comparing practices should not need to wait for a film to finish before reading the project brief or finding a contact route.

Explain how a new commission begins

Describe the kinds of projects the practice undertakes and the first conversation it needs. Separate design services from construction delivery where responsibilities differ. Avoid asking clients to disclose detailed budgets or private property information in an initial public form. A focused introduction can lead to a more appropriate private consultation.

A practical next step

What to prepare.

1. Project credits

   Confirm authorship, collaborators, photographer credits and publication permissions.

2. Selection rationale

   Choose work that demonstrates the commissions the practice wants next.

3. Practice profile

   Approve service scope, team information and the enquiry process.

Questions worth asking.