ARKITEMA
The studio already had an online presence, but it no longer reflected its evolution, growth, and international recognition. Our task was to redesign their website from the ground up—preserving the essence of Arkitema’s identity while elevating the experience to align with their current creative stature and digital ambitions.
Project Overview
Client Background
Arkitema is a leading Scandinavian architecture firm with over 650 professionals across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Known for their human-centered, sustainable approach, they design across scales—from small refurbishments to large infrastructural and urban planning projects.
Objective
While Arkitema had an existing website, it no longer reflected their growth, ambition, or recognition as one of Scandinavia’s most influential architecture studios. The goal was to rebuild the platform from scratch to reflect their creative maturity, international acclaim, and award-winning portfolio.
Scope
Reimagine the firm’s online identity through modern art direction.
Design a fully responsive, intuitive website that presents the scope and values of Arkitema.
Develop a scalable system to showcase their extensive portfolio and editorial presence.
Integrate CMS for ease of updates across offices and languages.
Key Details
Timeline: 7 weeks from initial brief to live launch
Visual Direction: Neutral palette (stone, graphite, ash) with architectural rhythm
Platform: Fully responsive Framer site with multi-language CMS
Special Features: Dynamic portfolio filters, editorial newsroom, award archive
Deliverables: Digital identity system, website, UX structure, CMS framework
Concept and Vision
Design Philosophy
The website was envisioned as a digital extension of Arkitema’s architectural principles—precise, user-focused, and grounded in Scandinavian clarity. Every detail reflects their commitment to contextual awareness, material honesty, and functional beauty.
Key Features
A neutral-toned palette and modernist typography reflect their professional yet approachable character. Layouts were built around architectural grids, emphasizing clarity, legibility, and flow.
Inspirations
Modernist architecture, Nordic design language, editorial websites from the publishing world (e.g., Gestalten, Rizzoli).
Execution
Phase 1 – Discovery & Visual Research
Mapped Arkitema’s brand evolution and digital gaps. Defined a design direction rooted in architectural elegance and timeless hierarchy.
Phase 2 – UX & Content Strategy
Created user journeys for clients, press, and recruitment needs. Defined a flexible content system to support editorial storytelling and visual depth.
Phase 3 – Design & Prototyping
Built clean, modular layouts using architectural grid systems. Prototyped dynamic interactions and page transitions that reflect the studio’s precision.
Phase 4 – Development & Optimization
Launched a fully responsive Framer website with integrated CMS. Optimized for speed, SEO, and easy updates across regional teams.
Working with WHITEFRAME was a turning point for our digital identity. The team understood our DNA from the start, and the result is a website that feels deeply aligned with who we are. Elegant, intuitive, and timeless.
Digital Presence Elevated
Arkitema’s new website positions them as a modern, leading architectural voice in Europe—with a digital identity that matches their built work.
Recognition & Reach
Since launch, the site has been featured by Gestalten, Assouline, Loft Publications, Rizzoli, and multiple architecture platforms.
Internal Impact
The CMS system empowered regional teams to manage content in real-time. The clarity of the site has improved client engagement and recruitment performance.
Credits & Collaboration
Creative Direction: Sergio Asensio, WHITEFRAME
Art Direction & UX Strategy: WHITEFRAME Studio
UI/UX & Development: Framer, powered by WHITEFRAME
Content & Architecture Archive: Arkitema
Client: Arkitema Scandinavia
