Celebrating Dorset's Local Talent and Community Spirit

We’re excited to announce that Rosenkelly Architectural Design recently collaborated with Portland Rocks 2025 – Dorset’s ultimate local music and arts festival – to provide the official site layout plan for this year’s event.

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As the festival continues to grow in popularity and scale, thoughtful planning of the grounds was essential to ensure a safe, well-organised, and family-friendly experience for everyone attending. We were delighted to assist the event organisers by producing a detailed site layout plan showing how the venue would be arranged – from stage positioning and food stalls to access routes, safety zones, and community areas.

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Supporting Local Events Through Design

At Rosenkelly, we believe in the power of design to support and uplift local communities. Collaborating on events like Portland Rocks isn’t just a creative challenge – it’s a chance to strengthen the cultural fabric of Portland and the wider Dorset area.

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We approached the site planning with care and attention, taking into account:

• Visitor flow and crowd safety

• Accessibility for families, children, and those with limited mobility

• Vendor placement for visibility and ease of access

• Emergency access and on-site logistics

• Open space for relaxing, socialising, and enjoying the music

 

The layout was designed not just to meet practical needs, but to enhance the overall festival atmosphere.

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A Shared Commitment to Local Culture

Portland Rocks has now shared the layout publicly on their Facebook page, and we’re proud to see it circulating in the community. This visibility helps potential attendees visualise the event and shows the thoughtful planning involved in delivering a well-run, inclusive experience.

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These are the types of collaborations we love at Rosenkelly. Supporting local businesses, events, and creative initiatives in Dorset is a core part of our values as a local design practice. Whether we’re working on homes, public spaces, or festivals – it’s all about designing with purpose and community in mind.

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Want to Collaborate?

If you’re running a community event or project and need design support – whether it’s a site plan, layout study, or venue logistics – we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Let’s make great things happen in Dorset, together.

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[Leaflet image extracted from: https://portlandrocks.co.uk/]

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See Site Layout below: