Website redesign for an architecture firm in Denver: budget, timeline and risks (2026)

The verdict in three sentences

In Denver, an architecture firm website redesign costs roughly $10,000 to $30,000 with a boutique agency and $30,000 to $80,000 with a full-service agency in 2026, compared with $2,900, $4,900 or $8,900 on Kolonell's fixed grid. The step most often missed comes after launch: local search, with an inconsistent Google Business Profile, a firm name spelled three ways and a second office with no page of its own. Plan on 3 to 4 weeks of production once content is ready, then 6 weeks of Search Console monitoring.

Is your current site sending the right signals?

For a practice based in LoDo, RiNo or the Highlands, working on multifamily, mixed-use or mountain homes, these are the thresholds we use in audits:

A reminder on the frame: in the US, the architect title and the practice of architecture are regulated by each state's licensing board. The site uses the title only for people who actually hold it, and mentions NCARB certification or AIA membership only where it exists. Zoning, permits and design review sit with the city or county: describe how you support clients in general terms, never as advice.

What budget, and in what order?

2026 ballpark drawn from typical local agency quotes, not a survey:

The tiers of the international offer include a project manager reachable on Mountain Time, native copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and 3 months of support. Ongoing SEO work is on quote.

A typical Kolonell redesign calendar:

How do you protect local search during the switch?

Risks specific to a multi-office practice:

• Inconsistent name: pick one form of the firm name and apply it to the site, the Google profile and professional directories on switch day.
• Orphan office: each address gets its page, with hours, access and nearby projects. No fake address or virtual office presented as a studio.
• Google profile link: the website link in the profile must point to the new office page, not to a redirected URL.
• Lost project pages: ranking projects keep their URL or get a 301, checked in Search Console for 6 weeks.
• Private homes: never a street address, only the neighborhood or region, with client consent.
• Data: the form asks for name, contact, project type, area and rough budget. Plans go through a separate secure channel, on quote. Colorado has a consumer privacy law, the Colorado Privacy Act, with applicability thresholds: have someone check whether it covers you. This is not legal advice.

On quote, linked or embedded: BIM viewers, project extranets, client portals, tender document rooms and CRM. For email, CAN-SPAM requires an unsubscribe link and a postal address. ADA Title III website accessibility claims are frequent: aim for WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 AA.

Questions to ask your provider: who updates the Google profile on launch day? Who produces the 301 map? How are photo credits displayed? What happens if a project page drops in rankings?

When is a Denver agency the better fit?

If you want a full identity overhaul with photo shoots coordinated on site, monthly local SEO support over several years, or a deep CRM integration, a Denver agency is often the better fit. For a redesign with a defined scope, the fixed grid covers the essentials.

Mini case study

Illustrative example. Kestrel Ridge Studio, an 11-person practice in RiNo whose two principals hold the architect title, is opening a second office in Boulder. The site has 60 URLs, including 22 project pages and 5 service pages.

Choice: Kolonell Growth at $4,900, with one page per office, a 301 map for the 27 project and service pages, and a new Google profile for Boulder. The firm adds $900 for a local photographer to shoot the new office (third-party cost). Total: $4,900 + $900 = $5,800, against an $18,000 boutique quote, a $12,200 gap. The existing client portal stays linked from the menu, not rebuilt.

FAQ

Do we need one page per office?

Yes, as soon as the firm has two real addresses: each page carries the address, phone and matching Google profile. For 2 offices, that means 2 identical templates to fill in.

How long does the Google profile take to settle?

Link or category changes often show within a few days, but watch local rankings for 6 weeks after the switch.

Can we keep our old photos?

Yes, if the photographer credit and client consent are documented. They are converted to WebP or AVIF, which often cuts their weight by 30 to 60%.

Is Starter at $2,900 enough for two offices?

Starter suits a single-address practice. With two offices and a portfolio to migrate, Growth at $4,900 is the better match.

Can we show an energy certification on a project?

Only if it is real and you supply the evidence. Otherwise, describe the energy approach factually, in 2 or 3 sentences, with no label.

Let's scope your project. A redesign with portfolio migration, office pages and a 301 map, from $4,900 in 3 to 4 weeks. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.