Join the Association for Rental Living Build-to-Rent Study Tour in Manchester on July 16th

The Association for Rental Living (ARL) is holding a two-day Build-to-Rent Study (BtR) Study Tour in Manchester starting July 16th. The tour features a jam-packed programme showcasing the best the city offers in BtR accommodation.

Event details:

📅 Date: Tuesday 16th July
📍 Location: Manchester, UK
🎟 Tickets: Available Here

Study Tour itinerary

This exclusive event will take you through Manchester, highlighting the pinnacle of BtR developments, including two of Chapman Taylor's Award-Winning collaborations, Kampus and Eda.

Kampus

A £250 million award-winning neighbourhood in Manchester city centre by HBD and Capital & Centric. Once home to Manchester Metropolitan University, the site has been transformed by a Chapman Taylor collaboration into over 500 build-to-rent apartments across a range of newly built and refurbished existing buildings.

Eda

A 331-foot Build-to-Rent tower designed by Chapman Taylor in Salford Quays, Manchester. It features 290 one, two, and three-bedroom Build-to-Rent apartments.

The event includes a Study Tour Dinner Party, sponsored by Chapman Taylor, on the evening of July 16th.

📍 Venue: Malmaison Hotel, 1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 3AQ 🕖 Time: 19:00 - 22:00

Dinner highlights will consist of:

  • Introduction: UK Board Director Michael Swiszczowski will discuss Chapman Tayrlor's BtR design expertise and introduce the panel.
  • Panel Discussion: Featuring a Women in Property Panel with Louise Bangee (urbanbubble), Rachael Cunliffe (ENGAGE 5), and Catalina Ionita (Chapman Taylor), chaired by Dougie Orton-Wade (Native Residential).
  • Networking: Connect with peers and experts in a relaxed, engaging setting.

Don’t miss out

Tickets for the Manchester study tour are still available. Book tickets for this and/or the dinner via the link below:

🔗 Register Now

Join us for an insightful and enriching experience as we explore Manchester's leading BTR developments, connect with industry experts, and expand your professional network within the thriving rental living sector.

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

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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