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Chief Executive Appointed for New Solent Architecture Centre
10 December 2004
 The development of a new Architecture Centre for the Solent area – the Solent Centre for Architecture & Design (SCA+D) - has taken a step forward this month with the appointment of Paul Grover as its new Chief Executive (pictured right).
The creation of Architecture Centres across the region is seen as key to developing the skills needed to deliver urban renaissance.
One of the key objectives for the Centre will be to act as a leading advocate on design issues within the region, acting as a catalyst for the promotion of good design amongst decision makers, built environment professionals and the general public.
SCA+D will serve the area including Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , the unitary authorities of Portsmouth and Southampton and the bordering local authorities. It will work closely with all statutory authorities and regional bodies and especially the well-established Kent Architecture Centre to raise the standards of urban design and architecture across the region.
Initial core funding for the centre is being provided by CABE, the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), and the Arts Council of England (SE).
The Chairman of the Interim Board for the new Centre, Architect and Chair of RIBA South, David Ashe commented: “We are delighted with the appointment of Paul Grover as Chief Executive. He brings with him considerable experience of working on design initiatives and in neighbourhood renewal. His enthusiasm and skills will allow the Centre to make a real difference in driving up design quality through its programme of activities.”
Before joining SCA+D, Paul spent seven years with the Architecture Foundation in London, and most recently was the founding Director of the Glass-House, a National Design Service giving tenants and residents around the country training and support on physical regeneration and neighbourhood renewal projects.
The Solent Centre along with its key objectives and programme will be formally launched in spring 2005.
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