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Alexander Esfahani to lead Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design Group

Alexander Esfahani to lead Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design Group

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We are delighted to announce that Senior Architect Alexander (Alex) Esfahani has been appointed to lead Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design Group.

Based in our Manchester studio since 2016, Alex is a key member of the Feasibility team, predominantly focusing on the Residential and Mixed-Use sectors. Additionally, Alex has played a pivotal role in the Responsible Design Steering Group, actively contributing to the development and implementation of our sustainability strategy. His dedication to promoting our sustainability initiatives at UK and international conferences has also raised awareness of our commitments in this area.

Chapman Taylor is continuing to strengthen our knowledge and the implementation of environmentally responsible and sustainable design across our international studios. To that end, we launched a Responsible Design Group in 2021 with a broad vision which includes initiatives beyond the remit of environmental sustainability.

The Responsible Design Group has been instrumental in guiding a 'Responsible Design' approach to Chapman Taylor’s projects; considering not just the climate change impacts, but also social, economic, and ethical issues, based around the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and principles of exemplary placemaking.

As custodians of the environment for future generations, we work with our clients to help them achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, whilst maximising the benefits from their investments.

To read more about our Responsible Design approach click here

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

Associate Director / Head of Sustainability, UK

Alexander joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 and was appointed Associate Director and Head of Sustainability in 2025, taking on a group-wide leadership role focused on advancing responsible and sustainable design across the practice. In this role, he contributes to the development of the company’s sustainability strategy, supports innovation, and helps embed responsible design principles across Chapman Taylor’s global portfolio.

Since joining the practice, Alexander has developed a strong reputation as a committed and accomplished architect, with experience in the design and delivery of a range of residential BtR, Co-living, PBSA, mixed-use and workplace projects. His portfolio includes Knight Dragon’s Plot M0121 at Greenwich Peninsula, Grainger’s BtR development John Street Cardiff, the Waterbeach development in Cambridge for Urban&Civic, and Manchester Goods Yard, a workplace development for Allied London.

As Global Head of Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design Steering Group, Alexander plays an important role in shaping sustainability initiatives, residential research and development, and best-practice guidance across the business. He regularly represents Chapman Taylor at industry events, conferences and thought-leadership forums.

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Workplace / Responsible Design / Net Zero Carbon

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