The verdict in three sentences
For a Dublin architecture practice that wants to win private clients rather than depend on competitions, the website is no longer a brochure: it is the first sales meeting. The market budget sits between 9,000 and 25,000 EUR excluding VAT for a redesign with a filterable portfolio, and half of the value comes from the quality of project pages and the weight of images. With an LCP above 4 s on mobile, your best work simply never gets seen.
What an architecture website redesign costs in Dublin in 2026
Dublin web agencies price architecture website redesigns at three levels. The figures below are 2026 order-of-magnitude estimates from the local market, excluding professional photography.
| Redesign level | Typical scope | Dublin market budget (ex VAT) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adapted WordPress theme | 8 to 10 pages, simple gallery | 9,000 to 12,000 EUR | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Standard custom site | Portfolio filterable by sector, 20 to 30 project pages | 13,000 to 18,000 EUR | 7 to 10 weeks |
| Premium editorial site | Filterable portfolio, long-form projects, news, careers, bilingual | 19,000 to 25,000 EUR | 10 to 14 weeks |
| Photo shoot of 10 projects | Architectural photographer | 4,500 to 9,000 EUR | 2 to 6 weeks |
| Project page copywriting | 300 to 500 words per project | 200 to 400 EUR per page | In parallel |
| Maintenance and hosting | Updates, backups, security | 80 to 200 EUR per month | Ongoing |
At Kolonell, a redesign on the Growth plan (filterable portfolio, blog, analytics, core SEO) costs between 1,830 and 3,050 EUR (1,200,000 to 2,000,000 FCFA). The Premium plan, with advanced animations and in-depth SEO, ranges from 3,050 to 5,340 EUR. Maintenance starts at 35,000 FCFA per month (about 50 EUR) for the Basic level.
The portfolio: where private commissions are won
A developer, a company director building a new head office or a high-net-worth homeowner does not read your manifesto. They look for a project comparable to theirs, at a comparable budget, delivered on time. The portfolio must therefore be filterable by sector (residential, commercial, civic, refurbishment), by floor area and by client type. In Dublin, project pages are the single biggest lead driver: they typically capture 50 to 65 % of the visits that end in an enquiry.
| Project page element | Impact on enquiries | Share of Dublin practices using it (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Sector filter | High: cuts bounce rate | 55 % |
| Floor area and construction cost shown | Very high: qualifies the prospect | 20 % |
| Design and build duration | High | 15 % |
| Client quote | Medium to high | 25 % |
| Plans and sections alongside photos | Medium | 35 % |
| Contextual contact button on every project | High | 10 % |
The pattern is clear: most practice websites show beautiful images but no data that helps a decision. Showing a construction cost range (for example 1.2 to 1.5 M EUR, 850 m²) naturally filters enquiries and raises the quality of inbound leads.
Heavy images and Core Web Vitals: the classic trap
Around 40 % of visits to an architecture website come from mobile, often via LinkedIn or an email link. A 6 MB full-resolution JPEG pushes LCP above 4 s. The technical fixes to demand from your provider:
- automatic conversion to AVIF or WebP with several sizes per screen;
- lazy loading for images below the fold;
- preloaded, sized hero image to avoid layout shifts;
- hosting with a CDN for visitors outside Ireland.
Realistic target: LCP under 2.5 s and a homepage under 1.5 MB, without sacrificing visual quality on Retina screens.
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Hypothetical illustration: Aoife, managing partner of a 12 person practice in Dublin 8, wants to move private-client revenue from 30 % to 50 %. Her current site has a mobile LCP of 4.6 s and generates 2 qualified enquiries per month.
She chooses a redesign with 25 detailed project pages. Budget: 16,000 EUR ex VAT with a local agency, or about 3,000 EUR on the Kolonell Growth plan, plus 5,000 EUR of photography in both cases. If the site reaches 4 qualified enquiries per month and one in ten becomes a 45,000 EUR fee commission, that is about 5 extra commissions a year, or 225,000 EUR of potential fees. Even with an assumption twice as cautious, the investment is covered by the first signed commission.
FAQ
How much does an architecture website redesign cost in Dublin in 2026?
Expect 9,000 to 25,000 EUR ex VAT with a local agency depending on how custom it is. Photography is often extra, at 4,500 to 9,000 EUR. At Kolonell, the Growth plan ranges from 1,830 to 3,050 EUR.
How many projects should the portfolio include?
Between 15 and 30 well documented projects beat 80 thumbnails with no context. Each page should have 300 to 500 words with floor area, construction cost and timeline.
Should construction costs be shown on project pages?
Yes, at least as a range, if the client agrees. It filters out-of-budget enquiries and raises the share of qualified leads, often by 20 to 40 % based on field feedback.
How long does a full redesign take?
From 6 to 14 weeks depending on scope. The bottleneck is rarely development: it is gathering photos, drawings and copy for each project.
What maintenance should be planned after launch?
At Kolonell, a plan of 35,000 to 120,000 FCFA per month depending on the level, about 50 to 180 EUR. It covers updates, backups, security and small changes.
Let's scope your project. Send us your flagship projects and your private-client target, and we will price a Growth or Premium redesign with a 6 to 10 week plan. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
