Moxley McDonald Architects
The Client
Moxley McDonald Architects
South Brent, Devon
Moxley McDonald Architects are an award-winning Devon-based firm, blending contemporary design with traditional materials.
QED helped update their website, maintaining the original look and feel while improving functionality, accessibility, and sustainability.
The result is an SEO-friendly, user-focused website that reflects their unique architectural vision.
About the client
LABC Award winning Architects
Moxley McDonald Architects are celebrated for their contemporary designs with a strong focus on environmental impact.
Combining modern technology with locally sourced materials, they create designs shaped by client collaboration rather than imposed solutions.
This approach ensures each project aligns with the client’s vision while maintaining architectural integrity.
Their expertise makes them a standout in the Devon architecture scene, particularly for clients seeking sustainable, bespoke designs.
Design brief
The Challenge
The original website had an outdated core, unsupported plugins, and limited functionality, making updates risky and time-consuming. This demonstrates the need for a WP care plan
Users struggled to navigate project case studies, and key information such as terms of service and contact details was difficult to access.
Preserving the essence of the original design while modernising and redesigning website’s technical foundation was essential to retain brand identity and improve user experience.
The Soluton
The Business Impact
Completed project
QED developed a replica of the original Moxley McDonald website using WordPress and Elementor.
Key improvements included:
- Streamlined project case study navigation for easier exploration of past work
- Template-based design ensuring consistency while remaining visually faithful to the original
- User-friendly contact page with integrated Google Maps for client enquiries
- Comprehensive terms of service section addressing common questions
- Optimised performance and sustainable hosting, aligned with Moxley McDonald’s ethical values
- Accessibility-focused design to improve usability for all visitors
This approach ensured that the website remained authentic while gaining the benefits of a modern, responsive, and SEO-friendly platform.
Key technical achievements include:
The redesigned site successfully translated Moxley McDonald’s brand identity to the digital space.
Key outcomes include:
- Clear presentation: previous projects and design philosophy
Improved user journey through intuitive navigation and accessible content - Direct engagement channels via the optimised contact page
- Maintained brand integrity while improving site performance and reliability
- WP Care: 12-month WordPress care and support package for ongoing updates and optimisation – This has since expired & now the website is falling into disrepair again
Business data
Performance evidence
Environmental &
Performance report
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