10 Outstanding Architecture Portfolio Example Covers
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The cover is perhaps the most important page of the architecture portfolio, it needs to quickly grab the reader's attention. As you will see this can be done in a variety of ways.
For this post I thought I would share a selection of effective architecture portfolio example covers.
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Note: Personal contact information has been removed from these examples but it should always be included your portfolio.
10 Outstanding Architecture Portfolio Example Covers
A common theme I have noticed with these successful architecture portfolio cover examples is the images give you just a glimpse of a form or project.
These snapshots create interest for the reader and you find yourself asking, "what is that?"
This can also be interpreted as "I want to learn more about this", which is exactly the reaction you want from a portfolio reviewer.
1. Ali Karimi Architecture Portfolio
Harvard Graduate School of Design | M.Arch
Ali's use of a minimal cover with a single offset image is very intriguing to the reader. The scale and monochrome colors are very unique.
2. Derek Pirozzi Architecture Portfolio
University of South Florida | M.Arch
Derek uses a very complex full bleed image for his portfolio cover. The only way the reviewer can learn more about this beautiful form is by reviewing his work.
3. Benoit Maranda Architecture Portfolio
Carleton University - Ottawa | B.Arch
Benoit used a traditional building section for the cover, however it is enhanced through the use of a very provocative sky.
4. Greg Whitney Architecture Portfolio
University of Pennsylvania | M.Arch
Greg uses a very intricate two-dimensional drawing that almost creates a texture on the cover.
5. Jonathan Sun Architecture Portfolio
Yale School of Architecture | M.Arch
By far the most minimal of all of the portfolio example covers, Jonathan only uses a simple centered texture with his name. Less is more.
6. Lila Jiang Architecture Portfolio
Yale School of Architecture | M.Arch
Lila created a stunning diagrid pattern infilled with project snapshots and used a bright color scheme that really stands out.
7. Tyler Mohr Architecture Portfolio
Harvard Graduate School of Design | M. Landscape Architecture
Rather than emphasizing his architecture projects, Tyler used his name to create the cover image. This is a powerful technique of anchoring your name in the reviewers mind.
8. Paul Clemens Bart Architecture Portfolio
AADRL Design Research Lab | M.Arch
Paul used a very interesting image from his project to compile this black and white cover. After seeing this I would certainly want to learn more about his work.
9. Philip Goolkasian Architecture Portfolio
University of California - Berkeley | M.Arch
Philip used a single rendered elevation with a faded overly. This gives a glimpse into the projects within while making his name pop on the page.
10. Szu-An Yao Architecture Portfolio
University of Pennsylvania | M.Arch
Szu-An used a single full bleed image of her project that creates a very nice background texture that frames her centered name and information.
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The Architect's eGuide to Portfolios
The Architect's eGuide To Architecture Graduate School Portfolios
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Conor Coghlan, a graduate of the Harvard GSD M.Arch program, used Blurb to create his portfolio shown here:
I hope these architecture portfolio example covers will be helpful when preparing your next job application.
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Thanks for reading, see also my posts on:
The Two Page Architecture Portfolio
Where To Apply For Architecture Jobs Online
25 Things To Consider When Choosing An Architecture Job Offer
Good luck!
Brandon Hubbard, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
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