How can I create a masonry grid style gallery in Webflow to showcase architectural projects?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a masonry grid style gallery in Webflow to showcase architectural projects, follow these steps:

  1. Add a grid container: Start by adding a grid container element to your Webflow project. This will be the main container for your masonry grid gallery.

  2. Set up grid layout: In the Grid settings panel, customize the grid layout to suit your needs. Adjust the number of columns, rows, and spacing between grid items as desired.

  3. Add grid items: Within the grid container, add individual grid items to represent each architectural project you want to showcase. You can use either div blocks or link blocks inside the grid container.

  4. Style the grid items: Customize the appearance of each grid item to display your architectural project images or content. You can set a background image or use nested elements to add a thumbnail or project details.

  5. Apply interactions: To create a masonry grid behavior, you can use Webflow's interactions feature. Apply a specific interaction to the grid items that will reposition them using CSS transforms. For example, on hover, you can set up an interaction to scale and translate the grid item.

  6. Fine-tune the grid: Adjust the spacing and size of the grid items until you achieve the desired masonry grid effect. You can also add hover effects, transitions, or other styles to enhance the visual presentation of your architectural projects.

  7. Add CMS or dynamic content: If you want to showcase multiple architectural projects dynamically, you can use Webflow's CMS (Content Management System) feature. Create a collection of items that include fields for project images, descriptions, and other relevant information. Then, connect the CMS collection to the grid items in your masonry grid gallery.

By following these steps and using Webflow's design and interaction tools, you can create a visually appealing masonry grid style gallery to showcase your architectural projects.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I resize grid items in Webflow?
  2. Can I create a filterable gallery using Webflow?
  3. What other types of galleries can I create in Webflow?