The verdict in three sentences
An architecture practice in Amsterdam is judged first on its built work, and the website is often the first document a developer or public client opens before a restricted tender. A premium portfolio site from a local studio costs 8,000 to 25,000 EUR in 2026, while Kolonell's remote Growth (1,830 to 3,050 EUR) and Premium (3,050 to 5,340 EUR) offers cover the same core needs for small and mid-sized practices. Allow 4 to 12 weeks depending on the provider, plus a monthly maintenance budget.
What a client looks for on your site
A developer, housing corporation or municipality does not read your site like a private homeowner. Within minutes they check that you have delivered projects of comparable scale, that the team is stable and that references can be verified. Each project should therefore read like a technical sheet: brief, floor area, construction budget or range, client (with consent), scope of services, completion year, photos of the site and the finished building.
Two pages often decide a shortlist: a team page with registration in the Dutch Architects Register and qualifications, and a method page describing your phases (sketch design, preliminary design, final design, permit application, site supervision) with typical timelines. In the Netherlands, sustainability evidence such as BENG energy performance or circular design credentials carries real weight with public clients.
Amsterdam market prices versus Kolonell offers
| Option | 2026 price | Best for | Main content | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance designer, template site (market) | 3,000 to 7,000 EUR | Sole practitioner | Theme, 10 to 15 projects | 3 to 6 weeks |
| Amsterdam studio, premium portfolio (market) | 8,000 to 25,000 EUR | Practice of 5 to 30 people | Custom design, CMS, animations, NL and EN | 8 to 12 weeks |
| Kolonell Starter | 800,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA (1,220 to 1,830 EUR) | Sole practitioner, young practice | 5 pages, 6 to 10 projects, contact form | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Kolonell Growth | 1,200,000 to 2,000,000 FCFA (1,830 to 3,050 EUR) | Practice of 3 to 8 people | Filterable portfolio, blog, analytics, bilingual | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Kolonell Premium | 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA (3,050 to 5,340 EUR) | Practice targeting major clients and tenders | Advanced animations, in-depth SEO, detailed project sheets, press area | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Kolonell maintenance | 35,000 / 75,000 / 120,000 FCFA per month (50 / 110 / 180 EUR) | Basic, Standard, Premium | Security, backups, content updates | Monthly |
Euro conversions are rounded to the nearest ten. Ongoing SEO for queries such as architect Amsterdam is sold separately through Kolonell's SEO plans: Essentiel 100,000 FCFA (150 EUR), Growth 200,000 FCFA (300 EUR), Premium 350,000 FCFA (530 EUR) per month.
Options and Amsterdam market benchmarks
These are 2026 market estimates in the Netherlands, useful for building your overall budget. They are not Kolonell prices.
| Item (market estimate) | 2026 price | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 3D walkthrough or interactive model per project | 800 to 3,000 EUR | Depends on detail level and format |
| Professional architectural photography | 1,200 to 3,000 EUR per building | Essential for flagship projects |
| Drone video of a site or finished building | 600 to 1,800 EUR | Flight permits in Amsterdam airspace |
| Copywriting for 10 project sheets | 1,000 to 2,500 EUR | If nobody in the practice has time |
| Dutch and English translation | 0.10 to 0.18 EUR per word | Useful for international developers |
| Domain and hosting | 150 to 600 EUR per year | Depends on traffic and media |
Photography remains the most underestimated item. A premium site with backlit phone snapshots loses credibility immediately. Eight perfectly documented projects beat thirty poorly illustrated ones.
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Sanne, partner at a six-person architecture practice in Amsterdam (illustrative persona), compares a local studio quote of 18,000 EUR with Kolonell Premium at 4,270 EUR (2,800,000 FCFA). She adds professional photography for two buildings at 2,000 EUR each and Standard maintenance at 110 EUR a month, 1,320 EUR a year. Her first-year budget with Kolonell is 4,270 + 4,000 + 1,320 = 9,590 EUR, about half the studio quote before photography. If the site helps her win a single housing project with 12,000,000 EUR of construction and a 9% fee, the practice bills 1,080,000 EUR, so the website costs under 1% of one commission.
FAQ
Can we publish projects built for public clients?
Yes, with the client's consent and without disclosing sensitive information. A sheet with brief, floor area and completion year is enough in most cases.
How many projects do we need at launch?
Eight to twelve well documented projects are enough. Then add one project per quarter, which Standard maintenance at 75,000 FCFA (110 EUR) a month covers.
Should the site be in Dutch and English?
Yes for most Amsterdam practices, since developers and international clients mix. Kolonell Growth includes two languages, and outsourced translation costs 0.10 to 0.18 EUR per word.
How long to rank for architect Amsterdam?
Allow 4 to 8 months in such a competitive market, with a well structured site and regular content. Long-tail queries by building type or district usually rank within 3 months.
Is a 3D walkthrough essential?
No, it mainly helps for unbuilt projects and competitions. Keep that budget of 800 to 3,000 EUR per project for the two or three works that define your positioning.
Let's scope your project. Send us your flagship projects and target clients, developers or public tenders, and we will price the right Growth or Premium offer, photo and 3D options and a 4 to 8 week schedule. 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.
