Web design for Architects

Websites that let your work speak

Architecture is a visual craft, and clients choose a practice on the strength of what they see. Before they enquire they scroll through your projects, imagining their own home or building in your hands. If your portfolio doesn't do your work justice, the enquiry never comes.

We build architecture websites that put the imagery first — considered, restrained design that frames your projects beautifully, loads fast even with large photography, and reads as carefully as your buildings are drawn. Whether you focus on residential, commercial or heritage work, the site reflects the standard of your practice.

And because we handle design, build, hosting, business email and SEO in one place, you get a single Melbourne team looking after everything — leaving you free to focus on the drawing board, not your website.

Built for you

What an architect's website needs

The details that turn an architecture practice website from a digital business card into something that actually brings in work.

A portfolio that does justice

Full-width, high-resolution project galleries that stay sharp and fast — so residential and commercial work is shown exactly as it deserves to be.

Restrained, considered design

A calm, architectural aesthetic with generous white space and careful typography, so nothing competes with the work itself.

Your services & approach

Clear pages on what you offer and how you work — from feasibility and concept to documentation and construction — so clients know what to expect.

Credentials & registration

Your registration, awards, publications and professional memberships, presented to build the confidence a major commission requires.

The right project enquiries

A considered enquiry form that helps qualify new commissions, so you spend time on the briefs that genuinely suit your practice.

Found by the right clients

SEO and project pages that help you rank for the work you want — from "architect [suburb]" to specific project types.

Christopher Swinnerton, Founder of Swinn Digital
Christopher Swinnerton Founder & Director

About us

Meet the person behind your site

Swinn Digital is a boutique Melbourne studio — no account managers, no hand-offs, no jargon. Just one person who designs, builds and looks after your website, from the first chat to launch and beyond.

Our office is based in Ringwood East, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs — so you've always got a genuinely local team behind your website.

  • No offshore team — it's all done right here
  • You deal with me directly, every step of the way
  • What you see is what you get — no surprises
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Pricing

How much does a website cost?

For most small businesses it lands between free — on a low monthly plan — and a $2,499 custom build, with fully bespoke projects quoted to scope. Every option includes hosting and support.

Basic

For sole traders starting out, cafés wanting a refresh and tradies who just need to be found.

Free build

+ $49/month · 12-month term

  • A free, professionally-built website
  • Clean, templated design
  • SEO-optimised & fast to load
  • One contact form
  • Fast, secure Australian hosting
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Business

For growing businesses, accountants and law firms who've outgrown a one-pager.

$2,499 build

+ $49/month · 12-month term

  • Everything in Basic
  • A custom design built around your brand
  • A full multi-page website
  • Google Business Profile & Analytics set up
  • Enquiry forms & lead capture set up
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Bespoke

For complex, bespoke websites that need custom features and design.

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tailored to your project

  • Fully custom design & development
  • Advanced features & integrations
  • Hosting, maintenance & support included
  • Priority support from our team
  • The whole thing, managed for you
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All prices in AUD. Hosting terms are a 12-month commitment. Not sure which fits? Tell us about your business and we'll recommend the right one.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you build a portfolio that handles large, high-quality images?

Yes — it's essential for a practice. We optimise your photography so projects display in full detail while pages still load quickly, on both desktop and mobile. Your work looks its best without slowing the site down.

Can I add new projects to the site myself?

Absolutely. We can set up a simple way to add projects and images as they complete, or manage updates for you as part of your ongoing support — whichever suits how your practice works.

Will the design suit a practice, not look like a generic template?

That's the point. We design around your work and sensibility with a restrained, architectural aesthetic — never a stock template. The site should feel like an extension of your practice.

Can you present our awards, registration and publications?

Yes. We give credentials, awards, press and professional memberships their own considered place, because they carry real weight with clients considering a significant commission.

We only want the right kind of enquiry — can the site help?

It can. We design your enquiry form to gather the detail that helps you qualify a brief — project type, location and scope — so your inbox brings you commissions worth pursuing.

How much does a website for an architecture practice cost?

Most practices sit in our Business package — a fixed $2,499 build with a custom, portfolio-led design — or a bespoke quote for larger studios with extensive project archives. Hosting and support are included, and you'll always have a clear price up front.

Ready to grow your business online?

Tell us about your business and we'll map out the right plan — from domain and design to launch, SEO and ongoing support.