The verdict in three sentences
For a 12-person architecture firm, a serious portfolio website costs between USD 3,000 and 5,800 in 2026 at Kolonell rates (1,800,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA). The filterable project gallery with plans and 360° tours (+USD 1,170) and the credentials page for public tenders are what win bids. The site ships in 5 to 7 weeks, provided you have professional photos of your completed work.
The detailed budget
A developer in Brickell or a public client in Miami-Dade judges your firm on the quality of your built work before the first meeting. The site therefore has to show, prove and reassure.
| Item | 2026 price (USD) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio site, 8 to 12 pages | 3,000 to 5,800 | Home, firm, team, projects, expertise, contact |
| Filterable gallery with plans and 360° tours | + 1,170 | Filters by type (residential, commercial, public), year, neighbourhood |
| Credentials page for tenders | 420 to 670 | Downloadable PDF project sheets, contract values, clients |
| Professional photo shoot | about 420 per project | Interior and exterior photos, retouching included |
| Spanish version | + 20 % | Useful for Latin American clients and investors |
| Hosting and maintenance | 20 per month | Fast hosting, backups, SSL certificate |
| Domain name | 25 to 60 per year | Depending on extension |
For a typical project (10-page site, 360° gallery, credentials page, shoot of 6 projects), the ballpark is USD 7,000 to 9,200.
Three packages based on your sales strategy
| Package | Main target | Content | Price (USD) | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | High-end private clients | 8 pages, 10 projects, form | 3,000 | 5 weeks |
| Pro portfolio | Private developers | 10 pages, filterable gallery, 360° | 4,170 + 1,170 | 6 weeks |
| Tenders | Public clients and institutions | 12 pages, PDF credentials, bilingual EN/ES | 5,800 + 1,170 | 7 weeks |
| Site journal option | Google visibility | Construction updates, news | 500 | 1 week |
| Client portal option | Project follow-up for the client | Secure access to drawings and minutes | 1,000 to 1,500 | 2 weeks |
Payment is usually split into three instalments (40 % on order, 40 % on mock-up approval, 20 % at launch), by bank transfer, card, Wave or Orange Money.
What convinces a developer or a tender committee
A private developer wants to see delivered projects, not 3D renders alone. Each project sheet should show floor area, neighbourhood (Coconut Grove, Wynwood, Coral Gables, Miami Beach), year of completion, scope of services and two or three real photos.
For public contracts, the credentials page replaces part of the paper submission: list of similar projects over the past five years, construction values, downloadable letters of satisfactory completion. A committee that finds these in two clicks remembers an organised firm.
Technically, 360° tours and large photos must be compressed: many decision makers browse on mobile. A site that renders in under 3 seconds remains the target.
Mini case study
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Carlos, partner in a 12-person architecture firm in Miami, answers 8 tenders a year and wins on average one design contract worth USD 41,500 in fees. He invests in the Tenders package: USD 5,800 + 1,170, plus a 6-project shoot (USD 2,500), for USD 9,470, and USD 240 of hosting a year.
If the credentials page and gallery help him win one extra contract every two years, he gains about USD 20,750 in fees per year on average, more than twice the investment. A single private developer won over by the portfolio already covers the budget.
FAQ
How much does a website for an architecture firm cost in 2026?
Between USD 3,000 and 5,800 for the site at our rates. With a 360° gallery and a photo shoot, a full project lands between USD 7,000 and 9,200.
Are 360° tours worth the investment?
For developers and overseas investors who cannot visit, yes. The option costs USD 1,170 and makes your projects tangible remotely.
Can we use our 3D renders instead of photos?
Only as a complement. A client trusts a photographed completed project, at about USD 420 per shoot, more than a 3D render.
How much does hosting cost each month?
About USD 20 a month with backups and SSL, so USD 240 a year, plus the domain name at USD 25 to 60.
How can we pay?
The three-instalment schedule (40 %, 40 %, 20 %) is accepted by bank transfer, card, Wave or Orange Money.
Let's scope your project. Tell us how many projects you want to showcase and your targets (developers, public tenders): we price your portfolio site between USD 3,000 and 9,200, delivered in 5 to 7 weeks. 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.
