Harry Cooler Conference Center

WordPress Design, Historic Preservation, and High-Tech Corporate Architecture.

I designed a sophisticated and immersive digital platform for the Harry Cooler Conference Center using WordPress and the Enfold theme. This wasn’t just a business build; it was about honoring the legacy of the historic Mills House, a Mid-Century Modern masterpiece in Greenwood designed by architect Harry Cooler. I focused on a sleek, architectural aesthetic that mirrors the clean lines of the building itself, using high-resolution photography to showcase the transformation of this landmark into a premier boutique event space.

Beyond the visuals, I engineered the site to function as a high-performance business tool. I organized the center’s unique meeting environments—from the executive boardrooms to the outdoor terraces—into a structured, intuitive navigation system. By prioritizing a mobile-responsive design, I ensured that busy corporate planners and community leaders can tour the facility, check amenities, and initiate booking inquiries seamlessly from any device, establishing the center as a modern hub for innovation and history.

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“When you’re dealing with a building designed by a legend like Harry Cooler, the website has to live up to the blueprint. I focused on a design that reflects the precision and style of the architecture, ensuring that every visitor feels the unique energy of the space from the very first click.” — Doug Walker

The Challenge

The primary challenge was to bridge the gap between historic preservation and modern corporate utility. A website for a historic landmark can often feel like a museum exhibit, but this needed to work as a hard-hitting sales tool for high-level off-site meetings and events. We had to solve the puzzle of highlighting the technical “muscle” of the space—like its integrated AV and high-speed tech—without overshadowing the Mid-Century Modern charm that makes the venue a destination in its own right.

The Strategy

The design strategy focused on “Architectural Authority.” We prioritized a layout that uses minimalist design and professional typography to let the building’s unique geometry speak for itself. By organizing the site into specific “Meeting Experience” silos, we created a direct path for corporate clients to understand the facility’s versatility. The visual strategy relied on transparency and detail, using expansive galleries to build immediate confidence in prospective renters.

The Solution

Immersive Architectural Branding: A high-end design built on the Enfold theme that pays homage to the Harry Cooler legacy while serving modern business needs.
Streamlined Event Inquiry System: Custom-built, user-friendly forms designed to capture specific event requirements and drive high-quality bookings.
Integrated Amenity Showcases: A structured layout for AV capabilities, catering options, and floor plans to maximize clarity for event planners.
Responsive Professional UI: A clean-cut design that maintains a polished, “big-brand” look across all mobile and desktop devices.

The Result

The Harry Cooler Conference Center now possesses a polished, high-performance digital hub that perfectly reflects its commitment to both history and hospitality. The site is fast, secure, and serves as a powerful 24/7 ambassador for the facility, successfully bridging the gap between Mid-Century Modern soul and 21st-century business demands. By modernizing their digital identity, I’ve provided them with a platform as iconic and reliable as the building itself.

What they said in their Google Review

“After years of working with the big IT companies, I was in need of a small “one stop shop” for a side project. Doug to the rescue! Great knowledge, easy to work with & VERY quick to respond and a jack of all trades. From original site set up, to email, hardware and software installation, Doug has been able to do it all.”

Todd AnthonyOwner

“Doug designed our company website and has been so helpful for the last 5 years!

I am not technology-savvy and Doug has responded so quickly to my needs and questions and always in a professional manner!”

Niki AlderdingSales & Marketing