Snøhetta
Architecture firm website as precise and considered as the buildings themselves.
Why it works
Snøhetta applies architectural thinking to the screen: a grid-based project showcase, generous breathing room, and deliberate typographic hierarchy that lets large-scale photography carry the visual weight. The site respects the user's agency with a minimal data mode and dark mode toggle — both reflecting the practice's philosophy of purpose over decoration. Nothing is extraneous; every element has a job.
Who should look at this
Architecture, engineering, and professional services firms who want a portfolio that communicates rigour and confidence without relying on flashy interactions.
Signature technique
A 'minimal data mode' reduces image quality and simplifies layout on demand — a rare UI choice that communicates the firm's values (user agency, sustainability) more eloquently than any copyline could.
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