Bank building completed on Shusha’s historic High Street

Bank building completed on Shusha’s historic High Street

Another building along Shusha’s historic High Street, the Bank Building, has been delivered in line with our urban vision for the heritage-sensitive regeneration of the city.

Shusha High Street is a key element of the Shusha masterplan, the heart and driving force of the city. Like many historic high streets shaped over centuries by multiple architects, its richness comes from diversity.

Our greatest challenge was to recreate this layered character while designing and delivering all buildings simultaneously. To achieve this, we divided the scope among different architects, assigning each building to a separate designer. This approach resulted in an authentic and organic streetscape, one that feels neither artificial nor rushed.

All façades draw inspiration from the traditional architectural language of Shusha, complemented by elements of European classicism. Together, these influences introduce a refined urban edge while remaining sensitive to the city’s low-density historic context.

The Bank Building was developed and owned by PMD Group LLC, constructed by PMD Projects LLC, designed by Chapman Taylor, with design development by Design Bureau Az.

Marcelina Zielinska (MSC Arch and Urb Des, RIBA, FRSA)

Group Board Director, UK

Marcelina has extensive experience of all design stages on a diverse range of projects of various scales, from individual buildings to large urban masterplans.

She has a particular passion for high street regeneration, with a talent for anticipating future trends in retail and leisure and the impact they will have on town centres. Her current projects include heritage-sensitive masterplans for historic city centres.

As an architect and urban designer, Marcelina understands the importance of placemaking and of combining uses to create socially, commercially and environmentally sustainable communities, both in the UK and internationally.

Marcelina has been with Chapman Taylor since March 2007, when she joined the company to help deliver St. David’s 2 in Cardiff. She was promoted to the Group Board in 2025.

Areas of expertise:

Masterplanning / Mixed-use / Retail / Leisure / Asset Enhancement / Placemaking

Stella Papaspyrou (BA (Hons), March, March Urban Design, ARB)

Associate Director, UK

Stella joined Chapman Taylor’s London studio in April 2021 as part of the Feasibility team, predominantly focusing on masterplanning and mixed-used projects.  Stella was promoted to Associate Director in 2025.

She has a wide range of experience in the early stages of projects, both in the UK and internationally.

Areas of Expertise:

Masterplanning / Placemaking / Responsible Design

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