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Brutus Studio is a concept website for a high-end architecture firm that operates at the intersection of silence, material truth, and brutalist design philosophy.
This project was a deliberate departure from safe, minimal design. The brief was to create something bold, editorial, and unapologetically raw.
What I designed and built:
Cinematic full-screen hero with building photography
Work portfolio grid with hover interactions
Studio philosophy and team section
Services page with editorial layout
Contact section with clean form
Serif headline typography against dark, moody backgrounds
Design approach:
Brutalist web design principles — oversized type, stark contrast, intentional tension between elements. No gradients, no rounded corners, no soft touches. The design communicates exactly what the brand stands for: architecture that doesn't compromise.
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We are testing two ways to browse a large template library.
Load More
Users initially see 9 cards. After clicking the button, 9 more are added while the previous results remain visible. Browsing feels continuous, but the page gradually becomes longer.
Pagination
The catalog is divided into numbered groups. When users select the next page, the current 9 cards are replaced with a new set. They can jump to a specific part of the catalog and easily return to where they were.
Load More creates a smoother browsing experience, while pagination offers greater control.
Which option would you choose for a template library?
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've reviewed 50+ startup websites, and I noticed a pattern.
Their hero sections are often simple. They tell you who the product is for and what it does.
While working on this redesign concept for
@Alloovium, I wanted to explore a different direction.
Their original website already explained the product and its audience.
But what if the hero also used visuals that reflected the world their customers work in?
People often scan websites before deciding what to pay attention to.
Relevant visuals can catch their attention and create a connection with the audience before they start reading.
So I explored a few visual directions inspired by the construction industry.
Building a startup? I'd love to help you explore a new direction for your website.
The construction visuals work well.