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Architectural Designs Nominated for Best Real Estate Websites and Mobile Sites in the 29th Annual…

HappyFunCorp and Architectural Designs Nominated For Best Real Estate Websites and Mobile Sites In the 29th Annual Webby Awards

Apr 4, 2025

NEW YORK,NY — April 1, 2025 — Architectural Designs announced today that it has been nominated for Best Real Estate Websites and Mobile Sites in the 29th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. IADAS, which nominates and selects The Webby Award Winners, is comprised of Internet industry experts including Amelia Dimoldenberg, Host & Producer of Chicken Shop Date and Founder of Dimz Inc; Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer at Kraft Heinz; Jaime Teevan, Chief Scientist at Microsoft; Shannon Sharpe, NFL Hall of Famer and Host of Club Shay Shay & NightCap; Stephan Pretorius, Chief Technology Officer, WPP; Marine Notté, Head of International TV at Hulu; Cara Cusumano, Festival Director of The Tribeca Film Festival; Deborah Archer, President & CEO of the ACLU; Jay Shetty, Host of On Purpose; Ahmir Thompson (Questlove), DJ and Producer; Gerald Youngblood, Chief Marketing Officer, Lenovo; Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible; Kimberly E. Paige, EVP & CMO of BET; Katie Couric, Journalist; and Quinta Brunson, Writer, Director, and Actor.


Architectural Designs has been providing high-quality pre-drawn house plans for generations, offering single-family, multi-family, garage, and ADU designs from over 200 architects and designers across the U.S. and Canada. As a family-owned business, they curate a diverse portfolio ranging from starter homes to luxury estates in styles such as farmhouse, craftsman, and barndominium.


Their home plans can be purchased as-is or fully customized, with new on-trend designs added daily to their collection of 25,000+ plans. Serving thousands of homeowners and builders annually, Architectural Designs collaborates closely with builders, designers, and real estate agents to help clients find the perfect home plans. Their Builder Rewards and Real Estate Agent Programs offer tiered discounts based on lifetime purchases.


What sets Architectural Designs apart is its highly curated portfolio, presented on the industry’s most relevant platform. Builders and real estate agents are critical to business and Architectural Designs is grateful to have the partnerships. Committed to exceptional customer service, their experienced team ensures a seamless experience for homeowners, builders, and real estate agents.


Architectural Designs partnered with HappyFunCorp (HFC) to drive business growth and elevate its digital presence. HFC played a pivotal role in building, designing, customizing, and modernizing key aspects of Architectural Designs’ technology infrastructure, including its ecommerce backend, website design, AI-driven search capabilities, and more. As a leader in digital product development, HFC specializes in implementing cutting-edge technologies and transforming business operations. With a signature blend of deep engineering expertise, product strategy, human-centered design, and a collaborative, client-focused approach, HFC delivers innovative solutions that help businesses thrive. Whether bringing ideas from concept to launch, accelerating time to market, or navigating complex digital transformations, HFC remains a dedicated partner in support of Architectural Designs’ ongoing success.


“Nominees like Architectural Designs are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said Nick Borenstein, General Manager of The Webby Awards. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the nearly 13,000 entries we received this year.”


“Architectural Designs is proud to be nominated in this prodigious category and recognized for our ongoing investment in our website and our overall customer experience,” said Kitty Connor, COO. “Our long-standing partnership with HappyFunCorp has been invaluable for many years, and we look forward to innovating with HFC into 2025 and beyond.”


As a nominee, Architectural Designs is also eligible to win a Webby People’s Voice Award, which is voted online by fans across the globe.


Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and honored in a star-studded show at Cipriani Wall Street. Winners will have an opportunity to deliver one of The Webby Awards’ famous 5-Word Speeches. Past 5-Word Speeches include: Kim Kardashian’s “Nude Selfies Till I Die”; Prince’s “Everything You Think is True”; Steve Wilhite’s “It’s Pronounced “Jif” not ‘Gif’; NASA’s “Houston We Have A Webby”; and SZA’s “The Internet Scares Me. Thanks.”


About The Webby Awards:


Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video & Film; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; AI, Immersive & Games; and Creators. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide last year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and partners of The Webby Awards include Adobe, WP Engine, LinkedIn, Verizon, Meltwater, KPMG, NAACP, Vox Media, The Wall Street Journal, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, Film Independent, The Hustle, Series Mania, VidCon, The Podcast Show, Passionfruit, Embedded, Morning Brew, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA, and The Publish Press.

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