The verdict in three sentences
For an architecture firm in Luxembourg, a website redesign becomes urgent when the portfolio takes several seconds to load and recent projects in Kirchberg, Cloche d'Or or Limpertsberg are missing. Luxembourg agencies commonly quote EUR 12,000 to 40,000, while Kolonell works on a fixed grid of EUR 2,700, 4,500 or 8,200, delivered in 3 to 4 weeks once content is gathered. The main risk is the portfolio: oversized images, missing credits and project pages that lose their rankings for lack of redirects.
What signals show an architecture firm's site needs redoing?
- Project pages weigh 10 to 30 MB, with photos at original size.
- Projects delivered over the last three years (housing, offices, renovations) are missing.
- The site exists only in French, while clients, developers and candidates also work in German, English or Luxembourgish.
- The careers page links to a vacancy that closed months ago.
- Photographer credits and client permissions are documented nowhere.
A reminder: the title of architect is protected. It appears only for people who actually hold it, with registration at the Ordre des Architectes et des Ingénieurs-Conseils (OAI) checked by the firm before go-live.
What budget should you plan for a redesign in Luxembourg?
| Option | Redesign budget 2026 (ballpark) | Portfolio treatment | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service Luxembourg agency | EUR 12,000 to 40,000 | Custom art direction, photo shoot often extra | FR, DE, EN, sometimes LB, priced per language |
| Local or Greater Region studio | EUR 7,000 to 18,000 | Adapted template, partial optimisation | Usually 2 languages |
| Freelancer | EUR 4,000 to 12,000 | Supplied images placed as is | Variable |
| Kolonell Starter | EUR 2,700 | Selection of flagship projects | One language |
| Kolonell Growth | EUR 4,500 | Full portfolio, WebP/AVIF images, 301 map | One language |
| Kolonell Premium | EUR 8,200 | Filterable portfolio, advanced structure | The multilingual tier, languages set in the quote |
Local ranges come from typical agency quotes and public agency rate pages, not from a study. Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and 3 months of support. German and Luxembourgish versions go through an independent translator, a third-party cost. Tier details are on the international offer page.
Which risks, and how do you neutralise them?
| Risk | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Project pages losing rankings | Fewer enquiries from clients | URL inventory, one 301 per project, sitemap in Search Console |
| Oversized images | Slow portfolio on mobile | WebP or AVIF, lazy loading, screen-appropriate sizes |
| Photo rights | Dispute with a photographer or client | Credit and client permission for every project |
| Invented or loose content | Damaged credibility | Floor areas, awards and competitions supplied and approved by the firm only |
| Permit procedures described too precisely | Wrong information | General description, pointer to the relevant commune |
| Downtime during the switch | Site down during a tender | Evening switch, rollback ready |
| Candidate data | Excessive collection | Minimal form, GDPR, review with the firm's adviser |
On data, the GDPR applies and the supervisory authority is the CNPD. CVs received through the careers page are kept only as long as needed. This is not legal advice.
Typical Kolonell schedule: week 1, URL inventory and project selection; week 2, structure, 301 map and mock-ups; week 3, copy, image processing and build; week 4, partner review and switch.
What stays on quote, and which questions should you ask?
On quote: project extranet, client portal, BIM model sharing and integrations with your internal tools. They are linked or embedded, never rebuilt inside a fixed-grid site. Before signing, ask every provider:
- how many projects and images the price covers;
- who produces the redirect map and who tests it on switch day;
- which target weight per project page is written into the specification;
- how each language is billed.
When is a Luxembourg agency the better choice?
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Kolonell builds websites that attract clients, optimized for the Sénégalese market. Free quote in 2 minutes.
If you expect strongly signature art direction, an architectural photographer coordinated by the agency, meetings at your office or a custom-built extranet, a local agency is often the better fit. For a clear scope on a fixed budget, request a free quote and compare line by line.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Claire, partner at the fictional Atelier Pétrusse, a firm whose partners hold the title of architect, wants to redesign a site with 35 projects of about 12 images each, or 420 images. At 2.5 MB per image the portfolio weighs 1,050 MB; converted to WebP at about 300 KB, the same images weigh 126 MB, 88% less. She picks Premium at EUR 8,200 (the multilingual tier, languages set in the quote: French, English, German) and gives the German translation of 9,000 words to an independent translator at EUR 0.15 per word, or EUR 1,350 (third-party cost, market assumption). Total: 8,200 + 1,350 = EUR 9,550, against EUR 26,000 for the agency quote she received. The redirect map has 35 project lines plus 8 firm pages.
FAQ
How much does an architecture firm website redesign cost in Luxembourg?
Allow EUR 12,000 to 40,000 with a local agency and EUR 2,700 to 8,200 with Kolonell. Extranet and integrations stay on quote.
How long should we plan for?
With Kolonell, 3 to 4 weeks once projects, photos and credits are gathered. Collecting client permissions often takes 1 to 2 weeks beforehand.
Do we need the site in four languages?
Not necessarily: many firms start with 2 or 3 languages. Beyond one language it is the Premium tier at EUR 8,200, languages set in the quote.
Will our project pages lose their rankings?
Not if each one gets a 301 redirect to its new address. Monitor 404 errors in Search Console for 4 weeks.
Can we mention our awards and competitions?
Yes, only those the firm has actually won and documented. We add no award, floor area or reference that the firm has not supplied.
Let's scope your project. A redesign of your Luxembourg architecture firm's website from EUR 2,700 to 8,200, with a lighter portfolio, in 3 to 4 weeks. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
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.
