Catalina Ionita announced as a Judge for the 2025 ESG EDGE Property Week Awards

Senior Architect Catalina Ionita, based in our Manchester Studio, has been announced as a Judge for the 2025 ESG EDGE Property Week Awards and as an Advisor for the conference. This event, part of the ESG Edge Conference taking part on 13th November 2025 at the Hilton Bankside, in London, is set to bring together industry leaders and visionaries to delve into the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies that are driving meaningful change across the property sector.

The ESG Edge Conference aims to spotlight ESG practices that benefit people, communities, and the planet. This aligns with Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design agenda, which considers not just climate change issues but also the social, economic, and ethical dimensions, based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and principles of exemplary placemaking.

This conference will serve as a crucial platform for property industry professionals to learn how ESG integration is reshaping the sector, fostering innovation, and setting new benchmarks for sustainability and social responsibility.

Catalina's involvement as a judge supports the event’s commitment to collaborative approaches involving ethical and responsible governance, her role involves evaluating submissions that demonstrate outstanding ESG practices, showcasing the innovative solutions and critical trends that are steering the industry towards decarbonisation, sustainability, and achieving net-zero goals.

Using her expertise in placemaking and urban activation, Catalina will play a key role alongside fellow judges in assessing and celebrating the innovative efforts and achievements within the property sector, setting a standard for others to aspire to. The Awards will undoubtedly shine a spotlight on the industry's best practices and pioneering strategies, inspiring others to follow suit in the drive toward a sustainable, inclusive, and ethical future.

For details on the Conference and the Property Week ESG Edge awards (entry deadline 14th May 2025), please click here https://esg.propertyweek.com/esglive/en/page/home

Dr Catalina Ionita (BA(Hons) MArch ARB RIBA AFHEA)

Senior Architect, UK

Catalina joined the Manchester studio in 2021 as an Architect supporting the Feasibility team. She brings a passion for successful placemaking to her work in the residential and mixed-use sectors.

She has experience working on a wide range of projects at all work stages, including large residential developments, masterplans, offices, and listed building restorations.

Cat is also a Women in Property North West committee member with a strategic role as Inclusion Champion. For one day a week, she teaches a Masters of Architecture and Urban Design course at the Manchester School of Architecture.

In 2024, she completed a PhD in Urban Activation and Placemaking from Sheffield Hallam University.

Areas of expertise:

Placemaking / Residential / Mixed-Use / Research

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