Chapman Taylor’s Michael Swiszczowski and Catalina Ionita Join ARL’s Design Committee

We are proud to announce that Michael Swiszczowski, Director, and Dr. Catalina Ionita, Senior Architect, have been appointed as Special Advisors to the Association for Rental Living (ARL) Design Committee.

The ARL represents professionally managed, institutionally backed rental sectors across the UK, including Build-to-Rent (BtR), co-living, urban and suburban single-family rental, and later living. Michael’s and Catalina’s appointment reflects their expertise, leadership, and influence in shaping the future of rental living design.

Driving Innovation in the Rental Sector

As Special Advisors, Michael and Catalina will work alongside fellow committee members and the ARL team to:

🏡 Provide industry insights that support the evolution of rental housing models 🔎 Address key design challenges in co-living and BtR developments 📖 Develop resources and guidance to help ARL members navigate an ever-changing market

At Chapman Taylor, we are passionate about creating sustainable, future-proof rental communities. We look forward to seeing Michael and Catalina’s contributions in helping shape best practices and drive meaningful change within the rental sector.

Congratulations to both on this exciting new role!

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

Director, 曼彻斯特

Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to strengthen the practice’s residential expertise. A key member of the Manchester studio’s management team, Michael has a business development remit for the residential sector across the UK business.

He has experience working on award-winning residential projects with a particular focus on build-to-rent, student accommodation and modular construction.

He is a RIBA-elected member of the Regional Council for RIBA North West.

Areas of expertise:

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

Catalina Ionita (BArcg MArch RIBA)

Architect, 曼彻斯特

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 buildings restorations.

Having completed her MArch degree in Architecture at Sheffield Hallam University in 2018, Catalina is now conducting PhD research there, with a focus on art-centred placemaking. In 2020, she made RIBA’s Rising Stars shortlist for her project work and her research on ethics and sustainability in architecture.

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Mixed-Use / Concept Design / Placemaking / Research

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