Chapman Taylor continues to inspire future architects at the 2025 Hannah More Primary School careers fair in Bristol

Chapman Taylor was delighted to be invited back to take part in the Hannah More Primary School Careers Fair again this year. The event is aimed at inspiring Year 6 pupils to explore future career paths with Seanne Christhian and Hannah Buxton Lukančič from Chapman Taylor's Bristol Studio in attendance to provide an insight into a career in architecture.

The fair provided a great opportunity to reconnect with the school and its students, as well as to introduce Year 6 pupils to the world of architecture. Seanne and Hannah brought along architectural sketches, physical models, and engaging animations from award-winning Castle Park View development and Queens Hospital Close projects, among others. These visual tools helped bring the design process to life and encouraged the pupils to think creatively about buildings and their surroundings.

The students showed impressive curiosity, asking insightful questions about the role of architects and the subjects needed to pursue a career in the field. The Fair aims to spark interest in possible future career paths.

Chapman Taylor remains committed to supporting young people and local communities in Bristol. In addition to school outreach, our team is involved in broader initiatives, such as work experience placements and mentoring schemes, that help young people learn more about a career in architecture.

We look forward to future opportunities to inspire and engage with the next generation of designers and creators in Bristol and beyond. We are eager to provide continued support to the Hannah More Primary School and its pupils at next year's career fair.

Nick Thursby (BA (Hons) Dip Arch RIBA)

Director, UK

Nick joined Chapman Taylor’s London studio in 1999 and has over 20 years’ experience spanning all project stages. He has particular expertise in the concept design and masterplanning of schemes through to their detailed design, particularly on large-scale projects at the heart of many of the UK’s major cities.

Nick was jointly responsible for establishing Chapman Taylor’s Bristol studio in 2012 and, as a UK Board Director, he is responsible for the ongoing business development and management of this part of the UK business.

He believes it is crucial to the long-term success of Chapman Taylor to nurture and mentor the creativity and talent in our studios.

Areas of expertise:


Retail / Residential / Mixed-use / Concept Design / Detailed Design / Masterplanning

Nick joined Chapman Taylor’s London studio in 1999 and worked on the award-winning Princesshay, Exeter scheme before joining the UK concept design team.

He was jointly responsible for establishing Chapman Taylor’s Bristol studio in 2013 and as a UK Board Director is now responsible for the ongoing development and management of this part of the UK business. Nick also leads Chapman Taylor’s Sustainability Group responsible for researching best-practice environmental design initiatives and innovation.

He has 20 years’ experience spanning all project stages.

Areas of expertise:

Retail / Residential / Mixed-use / Concept Design / Detailed Design / Sustainability

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