Design Review
A clear consistent voice on design quality; we deliver expert advice on policies and projects though design review, the management of design panels and design surgeries.
Design South East is an independent not-for-profit organisation working across the wider south east, delivering expert design advice, facilitation and training for local authorities, the development sector and communities.
Over the past 25 years we’ve worked with many organisations, influencing the quality of numerous places and buildings. Offering a range of services and expertise, we work closely and collaboratively with clients to develop bespoke solutions. We pay equal attention to everything we do, from the delivery of a short event to the management of long-term programmes.
Our services
Training
Inspirational and impactful; we support professional development through the delivery of a wide range of CPD events.
Facilitation
Enabling and collaborative, we provide design expertise and we facilitate stakeholder engagement in policy, plan-making and project development.
Our panels
Tailored to the local context, we manage design panels that help local authorities work constructively with the private sector to deliver design quality.
Resources
We’re committed to promoting best practice and knowledge sharing through the publication of guides and reports.
Events
Our calendar includes study tours, workshops, masterclasses, conferences and round tables.
About us
We are a registered charity, with 12 full time staff based in London and Kent and a network of over 200 multi-disciplinary, built environment professionals.
Sustainability
Our Climate Charter sets out our commitment to driving forward sustainable design across the South East. In short, we are taking action in three ways: We are bringing sustainability to the forefront of our services, including Design Review and learning programmes. We are using our unique position to advocate for climate action across the built […]