Squarespace Website Design & Brand Identity For Denver Architects
Client
Hackett Architecture
Location
Denver, CO
Services
Brand Identity + Squarespace Website
Industry
Design Build
An Architecture Firm Ready to Elevate Their Digital Presence
Hackett Architecture is a Denver-based residential architecture firm with a portfolio of thoughtfully designed homes across Colorado. Their work speaks for itself — clean lines, functional spaces, and designs that respond to how people actually live. But their website wasn't keeping up.
The firm had been running on an older DIY Squarespace 7.0 site that no longer reflected the quality of their work. It was dated, difficult to update, and didn't showcase their projects the way they deserved. For a firm where visual presentation is everything, the disconnect between the caliber of their architecture and their online presence was a problem.
They needed a complete refresh — not just a new website, but a cohesive brand identity that would carry through from business cards to browser.
Letting the Work Speak for Itself
We partnered with Hackett Architecture on a full rebrand and website rebuild, migrating them from Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1 and creating a digital presence as refined as their architectural work.
The guiding principle was simple: get out of the way. When your portfolio includes stunning residential projects, the website's job is to frame that work beautifully and let it shine. Every design decision we made served that goal.
Key elements of the project included:
Brand identity development — We created a new visual identity for Hackett Architecture that reflects their design philosophy: minimal, purposeful, and sophisticated. The brand system includes logo, typography, and color palette that translate seamlessly across print and digital.
Portfolio-first website structure — The site architecture puts their work front and center. We designed custom portfolio pages that give each project room to breathe, with large imagery, clean layouts, and just enough context to tell the story without competing with the visuals.
Squarespace 7.0 to 7.1 migration — We rebuilt the site on Squarespace 7.1, giving them access to modern features, better performance, and a more flexible editing experience. The new platform makes it easy for the team to add projects as they complete them.
Minimal, intentional design — White space, restrained typography, and a neutral palette keep the focus on the photography. No clutter, no gimmicks — just confident, quiet design that matches their architectural sensibility.
SEO foundation — We optimized the site for search with meta titles, descriptions, and local keywords targeting Denver architecture searches. We structured the portfolio pages to rank for project-type and location-based queries over time.
Fast, responsive experience — Architecture clients often browse portfolios on tablets and phones, especially on job sites or in meetings. The site loads quickly and looks sharp at any screen size.
The Result
Hackett Architecture now has a brand and website that match the quality of their built work. The portfolio presentation gives prospective clients a true sense of the firm's capabilities, and the minimal design reinforces their reputation for thoughtful, refined architecture.
The new site positions them competitively in the Denver residential architecture market and gives them a platform they're proud to share with potential clients.
Is Your Portfolio Site Doing Your Work Justice?
For architects, designers, and creative professionals, your website is often the first impression a potential client gets of your work. If your site is outdated, cluttered, or hard to navigate, it's undermining the projects you've worked so hard to create.
We specialize in portfolio websites that get out of the way and let your work shine.
Ready for a website as refined as your designs? Let's Talk
