END Studio

END Studio is a Detroit-based architecture and design practice led by Elise DeChard. Their work lives at the intersection of architecture, design, and research — with projects that prioritize sustainability, place, and storytelling.

This project wasn’t about reinventing END Studio’s brand — they had already built a strong identity. Our role was to refine, translate, and align that foundation across tools and platforms. Through updated collateral, sharpened messaging, and a new website, we gave the studio a system that reflects the caliber of their work and strengthens their presence in both client and peer-facing spaces.

  • Problem

    END Studio’s brand identity was strong, but their supporting systems weren’t keeping pace. The website felt outdated, messaging wasn’t clearly articulating their practice, and proposal materials lacked the polish needed to compete at the level of their work. Without refined tools, there was a gap between the strength of their design practice and how it showed up in the world.

    Solution

    We equipped END Studio with the tools to compete at the level of their work. Their brand now communicates professionalism and clarity, their sales materials give them a polished edge in competitive bids, and their website positions them as a credible, forward-thinking architecture practice. The result: stronger first impressions, easier client buy-in, and a digital presence that wins trust before the first meeting.

    Brand Development

    We worked collaboratively with Elise to refine END Studio’s brand foundations — clarifying positioning, voice, and messaging while keeping the visual identity intact. The result is a stronger, more confident brand system that communicates clearly to both prospective clients and peers within the architecture space.

    Design

    Architecture lives in details, and so should the design system supporting it. We redesigned END Studio’s sales documents and collateral — making them clear, compelling, and aligned with their visual identity. This extended to business card redesigns and other branded touchpoints that carry the firm’s identity forward in both digital and physical spaces.

    Copywriting

    Good architecture tells a story — so should the words that describe it. We wrote new copy for the website and collateral that balances accessibility with sophistication. It translates complex architectural concepts into language that resonates with clients, partners, and collaborators without losing the depth of the studio’s design philosophy.

    SEO Strategy

    We designed a tailored SEO approach to help END Studio stand out in a competitive, specialized field. Our work included keyword research, content alignment with architectural terminology, and site architecture recommendations that balanced marketing clarity with industry rigor. The strategy ensured their projects and services are discoverable to prospective clients, peers, and collaborators while reinforcing END Studio’s credibility within the architecture community.

    Web Design + Development

    In collaboration with Anchor DBC, we redesigned and built END Studio’s site on Webflow to reflect both the intricacy and creativity of their practice. Our work included content strategy, refined copy, and a redesigned navigation system to highlight technical drawings and project photography. The result is a dynamic, elegant platform that communicates professionalism, positions END Studio as a credible design practice, and supports long-term growth.

    Project Notes

    This project was extremely collaborative. END pushed us to approach branding differently than we would for other industries — reminding us that every industry has its own rules, rituals, and rhythms.

    The process taught us how to walk the line between marketing clarity and industry credibility — a balance that’s critical in architecture. It also led to lasting relationships; we left with not just a stronger site for END Studio, but friendships with the people behind the work.

Services

Brand Development
Design
Copywriting
SEO Strategy
Web Design + Development

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