UrbanPortico

Crafting Kondai Lip Resort’s Immersive Backwater Booking Experience

Role

Lead Designer and Developer

Responsibilities

Research, Design & Development

Year

2023

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Problem

The boutique studio lacked any online presence to showcase its expertise in high-end landscape architecture, urban design, and environmental planning. Without a website, potential clients couldn’t discover the studio’s transformative work, understand its sustainable design philosophy, or connect with its team.

Research

    Market & Inspiration Scan

  • We analyzed top global landscape architecture firms’ sites to identify best practices in portfolio storytelling, user engagement, and interactive features.
  • Stakeholder Interviews

  • We collaborated closely with the studio’s principals to uncover their core values, signature styles, and sustainability goals—building a foundation for every design decision.
  • Mobile-First Focus

  • Designing for phones first ensures every guest enjoys a smooth experience, whether they’re on the road or at home.
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Research

    Build from Scratch

  • Establish a unique, custom site that reflects the studio’s identity—no off-the-shelf templates or borrowed components.
  • Showcase Transformations

  • Feature compelling before-and-after galleries that illustrate each project’s environmental and aesthetic impact.
  • Engage with Micro-Interactions

  • Incorporate subtle HTML, CSS, and JavaScript animations—hover effects, smooth scroll reveals—to delight visitors and reinforce professionalism.

Design Phase

    Minimalist, Nature-Inspired Aesthetic

  • Selected a harmonious palette of gentle greens and warm earth tones, paired with ample white space and elegant typography. This allowed high-resolution project imagery to take center stage and echoed the studio’s sustainable ethos.
  • High-Impact Visual Galleries

  • Full-width sliders and interactive before-after toggles drew visitors into each project narrative, making the transformations both memorable and shareable.
  • Comprehensive Team & Services Sections

  • Crisp iconography and concise case highlights introduced each service line, while professional headshots and short bios built personal connections.
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Key Takeaways

    Purpose-Driven Design

  • Creating a site from scratch ensures every element—layout, color, interaction—aligns with the studio’s mission and audience needs.
  • Transformative Storytelling

  • Before-and-after galleries turn project photos into compelling narratives that build trust and inspire new clients.
  • elightful Engagement

  • Well-crafted micro-interactions elevate professionalism without distracting from core content.

Conclusion

Starting from zero, we delivered a bespoke website that brings the studio’s vision to life online. With an engaging, intuitive design grounded in sustainability and transformation, the studio now has a powerful platform to attract clients, showcase its work, and grow its reputation in India’s landscape architecture scene.

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