SPUD Group

SPUD (Space, Place-making and Urban Design) is an organisation led by Mark Drury and Phil Smith and emerged out of the Solent Centre for Architecture + Design. ​SPUD associates continue much of the excellent legacy work developed out of the Solent Centre, whilst developing new projects and extending their skills into new areas of work. Mark and Phil are building on the sound reputation they had established for their work at the Solent Centre. ​​SPUD is committed to promoting quality design in the public realm and increasing engagement for people of all ages in understanding and influencing the nature and quality of the places where they live. It's an exciting time for SPUD as major new projects like the Exbury Egg emerge and new partnerships are forged across the creative and cultural sector.