Rad-e-Khak Architects Website
CATEGORY: Development | Design
SERVICES: UI/UX Design
WEBSITE: Rad-e-Khak.com
DESIGNER: Reza Dehghan
01. Project Overview
Rad-e-Khak is a locally recognized architecture firm with an international outlook, known for its quality-driven approach and a track record of commendable achievements. Specializing primarily in villa design, the firm also engages in select large-scale urban and residential projects. Renowned for its discernment in project selection and commitment to excellence, Rad-e-Khak maintains a steadfast focus on delivering high-quality workmanship across all endeavors.
02. Challanges
In the design process of this website, we encountered three primary challenges stemming from the juxtaposition of opposing elements.
The first contradiction arose from our discussions with the project’s architect, revealing a dual audience: professional architects and affluent individuals commissioning architectural projects. The second challenge stemmed from the architect’s exceptional proficiency in both academic and professional realms. Balancing these two facets appropriately became paramount in our website design approach. The third challenge emerged from the visual design brief prepared in collaboration with the architect, highlighting a notable interest in juxtaposing the contrasting elements of stillness and movement simultaneously.
Navigating these complexities began with the realization that we were tasked with representing an architect renowned for creating visually stunning works, while simultaneously adhering to a minimalist approach to address the project’s challenges. This tension served as the cornerstone of our conceptualization and problem-solving journey for the website.
03. Solutions
Artistry often blooms from the dance of opposites—a symphony of contrasts reminiscent of music’s play between notes and silence or the bold strokes of black and white on a canvas. It’s this embrace of contradictions that fueled our design journey, where balance became our guiding muse—a poetic fusion of elements. In a digital landscape where visuals reign supreme, we understood the power of imagery to captivate both architects and clients alike. Thus, our design ethos leaned heavily on visuals, using them as our primary language to convey the essence of Rad-e-Khak’s architectural prowess.
To capture the essence of movement and stillness, we choreographed the first page into five distinct acts, each echoing this theme.
The brand name stood resolutely against a backdrop of dynamic project videos—a nod to the team’s steadfast presence amidst the ebb and flow of creativity. In the next scene, dynamic images and project narratives danced alongside a fixed invitation, beckoning visitors to embark on a journey of discovery. In the third segment, we seamlessly integrated an endlessly scrolling text title alongside a prominent photo of Rad-e-Khak’s brand architect. The presence of a camera in the architect’s hands is a poignant reflection of our intention; to capture the fluidity of reality and encapsulate it in a moment of timeless stillness—a concept echoed throughout our website. This harmonious blend of motion and stability extends to the other two sections of the website, each thoughtfully crafted to mirror this underlying theme.
To address the challenge of balancing professional and academic pursuits, we curated dedicated pages showcasing the projects, academic endeavors, and accolades of the Rad-e-Khak team. Additionally, our minimalist design ethos, characterized by a monochromatic palette of black and white, ensures a cohesive visual identity that resonates with the team’s discerning audience. Our website is not merely a digital presence but a canvas for creativity and innovation—a testament to the Rad-e-Khak team’s unwavering commitment to excellence and their passion for pushing the boundaries of architectural design.
This is a useful post for finding broken links within the website, what about links pointing outwards that are broken? I can use a free web service but wondered if this was possible.
Great tool! I am using a redirect plugin to send all my 404’s to my home page but I think it’s slacking sometimes.