ArchitecturePassive SolarAward-Winning

Andrew Ferguson Architect

Sustainable architecture for the NSW Mid North Coast

Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia Architecture

Before vs After

Before

Andrew Ferguson Architect original website

After — Built by Vendrato

Andrew Ferguson Architect new website by Vendrato

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Overview

Andrew Ferguson Architect is a registered architect (NSW 9530) based in Coffs Harbour, specialising in passive solar design and sustainable residential and commercial architecture. With 20+ years experience including work in France and Western Australia, the practice has won multiple HIA awards.

The Challenge

The existing website was an HTTP-only Weebly site with dated design, poor mobile experience, and no structured portfolio. Despite an impressive project history and multiple awards, the site failed to convey the quality of work or attract new enquiries.

Our Approach

Built a premium editorial-style site using an earthy charcoal/sage/cream palette that reflects the sustainable design philosophy. Large-format project imagery, structured portfolio categories (residential/commercial), prominent awards section, and detailed services with the complete design process.

Key Features

Earthy charcoal/sage colour palette reflecting sustainability ethos

Full-width hero with parallax scrolling

Categorised portfolio: residential and commercial

Awards showcase with HIA recognition

Detailed 5-step design process section

Scroll-reveal animations throughout

Why This Design Drives Revenue

Editorial-quality portfolio positions the practice as premium, justifying higher fees

Award showcase (HIA 2023, GreenSmart) builds instant credibility with prospective clients

SEO-optimized service pages capture "passive solar architect Coffs Harbour" searches

Mobile-responsive design captures the 70%+ of local architectural searches on phone

Clear design process section reduces enquiry-to-engagement time

The Result

A fast, modern, SEO-optimized website built with Astro — designed to convert visitors into clients and establish a commanding digital presence.

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