The verdict in three sentences
For a 10-person landscape architecture studio in Miami bidding on public space projects, a custom brochure website costs 12,000 to 30,000 USD in 2026, against 4,000 to 9,000 USD with a premium WordPress theme. The technical challenge is the portfolio: 40 to 100 projects, each with 10 to 30 renderings, plans and sections, which must load fast on mobile, and the AVIF format makes that possible by cutting image weight by three. The site serves public clients who check your references before a selection panel as much as developers and homeowners looking for a local studio.
The portfolio, the heart of a landscape architect's site
A project manager at Miami-Dade County or a city parks department reviewing qualifications for a park, plaza or waterfront project checks your references: area, client, construction value, scope (concept, schematic design, construction documents, construction administration), completion year. A portfolio filterable by space type (park, plaza, schoolyard, waterfront, private garden) and scope lets them find a comparable project in ten seconds. Project pages should also show resilience choices: stormwater management, native and salt-tolerant planting, hurricane-ready tree selection, response to sea-level rise.
| Portfolio element | Purpose | Indicative 2026 budget (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Structured project page (area, client, value, scope) | Fast reading by a selection panel | Included in template |
| Filters by space type and scope | Finding a comparable reference | 1,500 to 3,500 |
| Full-screen gallery with plans and sections | Showcasing the drawing | 1,200 to 3,000 |
| Before and after slider | Showing the transformation | 700 to 1,800 |
| Project map | South Florida footprint | 900 to 2,300 |
| PDF export of selected references | Time saved on qualification packages | 1,800 to 4,000 |
| Loading 40 to 100 projects | Upload, captions, optimisation | 2,500 to 7,000 |
The PDF export is often the most profitable module: it produces a selection of five references for a qualification package in a few clicks instead of rebuilding a brochure for every bid.
Budget and performance: premium theme or custom build
| Option | 2026 budget (USD) | Timeline | Average project page weight | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium WordPress theme | 4,000 to 9,000 | 4 to 6 weeks | 8 to 15 MB | Filters and project pages poorly suited |
| Custom site, JPEG images | 12,000 to 20,000 | 8 to 10 weeks | 6 to 10 MB | Slow on weak mobile signal |
| Custom site, AVIF and lazy loading | 15,000 to 30,000 | 8 to 12 weeks | 2 to 3 MB | Templates to design |
| Maintenance and hosting | 120 to 400 per month | Ongoing | Not applicable | Budget it from day one |
A 3 MB JPEG rendering drops to about 1 MB in AVIF at equivalent visual quality. On a 20-image project page the difference is measured in seconds, and Google takes it into account in mobile rankings.
Mini case study
Daniel, principal of a 10-person landscape architecture studio in Miami, invests 18,000 USD in a custom site with PDF export and 200 USD a month in maintenance, 20,400 USD in year one.
The studio prepares 12 qualification packages a year. The reference export saves 6 hours per package, 72 hours valued at 110 USD, 7,920 USD a year. If the site also brings one private commission a year, for example a residential garden with 40,000 USD in fees, the investment is covered in year one.
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FAQ
How much does a landscape architecture website cost in Miami?
In 2026, budget 12,000 to 30,000 USD for a custom site and 4,000 to 9,000 USD for a premium theme. Loading 40 to 100 projects alone represents 2,500 to 7,000 USD.
How do we keep the site fast with hundreds of images?
By converting images to AVIF, loading galleries on demand and serving sizes matched to each screen. A project page drops from 8 MB to 2 or 3 MB.
Can we publish construction values for public projects?
Yes, these figures are part of the public record and reassure selection panels. For private work, a range or an area is enough if the client prefers discretion.
What timeline should we plan?
8 to 12 weeks, including 3 to 4 weeks spent selecting images and writing project pages. The studio itself is often the bottleneck at this stage.
Do we need a blog?
One article a month on native planting or stormwater design is enough to build authority. Kolonell offers monthly SEO from 100,000 FCFA (about 150 EUR) a month with SEO Essentiel.
Let's scope your project. Tell us how many projects you want to publish, your scope of services and the format of your images: we will price the portfolio, filters and reference export with an indicative budget and timeline. 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.
