One of 20 Architecture Centres currently operating or being developed in the UK, the Solent Centre for Architecture + Design is a member of the Architecture Centre Network.  The ACN supports and advances the work of architecture and built environment centres seeking to secure greater knowledge, access, participation and influence at all levels, in the creation of an excellent built environment for all. 

The Solent Centre operates primarily in the Solent area (Hampshire and the Isle of Wight) but has begun to seek out programme opportunities in Dorset, West Sussex, Surrey and the Thames Valley.  We aim to advocate the value of design excellence with decision makers, industry, professionals and the community, and to provide strong leadership on design issues.  We also aim to improve the understanding of the importance of good design of the built and designed environment at the local level and the role people can have in shaping it.  To achieve our aims we facilitate inspirational workshops, exhibitions, particpatory programmes and other initiatives intended to increase the public's awareness of design excellence and of the part they can play in shaping the built and designed environment.

The Solent Centre is an independent not for profit company limited by guarantee.  The staff team, headed by Chief Executive, Paul Grover, overall strategic direction and governance is given by a Board of Directors with a subsidiary Finance Committee, both of which meet quarterly. 

Short film showing projects managed by the Solent Centre, including interviews with key partners

Filming/ Editing Matt Dunkinson, City Eye

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Solent Centre for Architecture + Design Ltd
Registered Office
30a High Street
Lyndhurst
HampshireSO43 7BG

A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales
Company No. 05416468