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Chapman Taylor to attend and speak at the Property Week ESG Edge Conference in London on 12th November 2024

The conference brings together stakeholders and experts from across the UK property market to explore cutting-edge strategies for achieving Net Zero in real estate.

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Our Head of Sustainability Alexander Esfahani, Senior Architect Dr Catalina Ionita, and Director Michael Swiszczowski will be in attendance, representing Chapman Taylor's commitment to sustainable design and construction.

Alexander will deliver a keynote presentation and chair a session titled “Zero-Carbon Buildings & Developments – Achieving the UK’s 2050 Target.” This engaging session will delve into strategies and innovations essential for the property sector to meet the ambitious zero-carbon target set by the UK government for 2050.

Dr Catalina Ionita has been an acting judge and advisor to the panels and will be presenting the award for the category “Retrofit Project of the Year – Commercial”.

Alexander Esfahani (Bsc(Hons), MArch, PGDip ARB)

Head of Sustainability

Alexander joined Chapman Taylor’s Manchester studio in 2016 as part of the Feasibility team, predominantly focusing on the Residential and Mixed-Use sectors.

He has experience working on a wide range of projects at all work stages, with recent projects including Manchester Goods Yard which was successfully handed over in 2021.

Alexander is passionate about creative design and has been instrumental in developing our sustainability strategy and a number of R&D initiatives. As the global head of Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design Steering Group, he promotes and coordinates environmental principles and best practice within the company.

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Workplace / Responsible Design / Net Zero Carbon

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

Michael Swiszczowski (BA(Hons), MArch, ADPPA, ARB, RIBA)

Director, UK

Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to strengthen the practice’s residential expertise. He joined the UK Board in 2022 and continues to take an active role in developing the practice’s residential and hospitality sectors across the UK business.

He has experience working on award-winning residential projects, with a particular focus on Build-to-Rent, student accommodation, hotels, serviced apartments and modular construction.

Michael is a regular speaker at residential and property conferences where he articulates Chapman Taylor’s design approach and skill sets. He is also a RIBA-elected member of the Regional Council for RIBA North West.

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Build-to-Rent / Student Accommodation / Hotels

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