Business Details
Expert Landscape Architecture and Placemaking Services in Cornwall
Westley Design is a landscape architecture consultancy with over thirty years of international professional practice, research, and higher education teaching experience. Our focus on sustainable, inclusive relationships between people and place is informed by our commitment to academic research and education. We deliver expertise across feasibility and concept design, inclusive stakeholder consultation, green infrastructure, and wellbeing strategies, masterplanning, and detailed design. Our interdisciplinary approach combines creative collaboration with professionals tailored to each project's requirements, ensuring holistic solutions from concept to completion.We prioritise equity of access and benefit through innovative physical and sensory placemaking, fostering resilience and wellbeing in the environments we create. Our team's credentials include Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, and partnerships with institutions like RIBA and the Design Council. We have delivered training and project development facilitation to regional and local government, public and private sector organisations, schools, and community groups, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of inclusive design and academic innovation.
Services
Landscape Design
Placemaking
Green Infrastructure
Wellbeing Strategies
Masterplanning
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of international landscape architecture experience.
- Our team includes Chartered Members of the Landscape Institute.
- We combine academic research with practical, inclusive design expertise.
- Our interdisciplinary approach ensures holistic, innovative solutions.
- We are approved trainers for RIBA, Design Council, and CABE.
Associations and certifications
- Landscape Institute
- Higher Education Academy
- CABE Space
- Design Council CABE
- Royal Institute of British Architects
- Creative Excellence South West
Services
Landscape Design
We create sustainable, inclusive landscapes tailored to user needs. Our designs integrate environmental, social, and economic wellbeing benefits through innovative physical and sensory placemaking. With over thirty years of international experience, we deliver holistic solutions from concept to completion.
Placemaking
Our placemaking services focus on fostering resilience through stakeholder engagement. We employ inclusive consultation techniques to ensure equitable access and benefit, combining academic research with practical expertise to create environments that reflect community needs and enhance wellbeing.
Green Infrastructure
We develop green infrastructure strategies that promote environmental sustainability and wellbeing. Our approach integrates natural systems into urban and rural landscapes, delivering multifunctional solutions that address climate resilience, biodiversity, and public health through research-led practice.
Wellbeing Strategies
Our wellbeing strategies focus on designing spaces that enhance physical and mental health. By prioritising inclusive design and sensory engagement, we create therapeutic environments for healthcare, education, and community settings, informed by academic research and practical application.
Masterplanning
We provide comprehensive masterplanning services that align with long-term sustainability goals. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures cohesive development across urban and rural contexts, integrating stakeholder input to create resilient, adaptable spaces that meet evolving community needs.
People
Michael Westley
Director
Michael Westley is a Chartered Landscape Institute member with 26 years of academic experience at Plymouth University. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and approved trainer for RIBA, Design Council, and CABE, specialising in inclusive design and wellbeing.
Questions
What services does Westley Design offer?
We specialise in landscape architecture, placemaking, green infrastructure, wellbeing strategies, and masterplanning, with a focus on inclusive, sustainable design.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, our expertise spans both UK and international projects, combining local insights with global best practices.
What makes your approach unique?
Our interdisciplinary methods integrate academic research, stakeholder consultation, and innovative design to create resilient, inclusive environments tailored to user needs.
Are you accredited professionals?
Our team includes Chartered Members of the Landscape Institute and approved trainers for RIBA, Design Council, and CABE, ensuring high standards of expertise.
How do you involve communities in projects?
We employ inclusive consultation techniques, ensuring equitable stakeholder participation to shape spaces that reflect community needs and enhance wellbeing.
