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Chapman Taylor shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year

Chapman Taylor shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year

Chapman Taylor is delighted to announce that our Manchester Studio has been shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at the prestigious Insider North West Property Awards 2026.

Manchester Reception 2026

Taking place on Thursday 14 May 2026 at Manchester Central, the black-tie event is one of the most anticipated dates in the regional property calendar, celebrating the very best in commercial development, design, and delivery across the North West.

Soapworks, Manchester, UK

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Breathing new life into the 8.5 - acre site, transforming it into a welcoming, sustainable, and vibrant mixed-use community

The Insider North West Property Awards recognise outstanding achievements across a wide range of categories, including developer, construction, consultancy, and design excellence. The Architectural Practice of the Year category highlights practices that have made a significant contribution to shaping the region’s built environment through high-quality, impactful design.

Trafford Wharf, Manchester, UK

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Redefining waterside living: Trafford Wharf fuses homes, education, and community

Bringing together hundreds of industry professionals, the event provides a valuable platform to celebrate success, strengthen connections, and reflect on the continued growth and evolution of the North West property sector.

Rooftop Social Club, Chester, UK

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Hidden on top the Pepper Street car park, bringing independent street food, great drinks and a whole host of games and activities

Being shortlisted is a testament to Chapman Taylor’s ongoing commitment to Good Design and Design for Good, and its continued work across the region delivering innovative, sustainable, and people-focused places.

We look forward to joining peers and collaborators in Manchester to celebrate the achievements of the industry and wish all shortlisted entrants the very best of luck.

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

Group Board Director, UK

Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to build the practice’s expertise in the residential sector. Appointed to the Group Board in 2025, he continues to play a leading role in shaping and expanding the practice’s residential and hospitality portfolios across the UK.

He has designed and delivered a wide range of award-winning 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, offering thought leadership on future living trends and sector evolution. He also serves as a Commissioner on the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission, a cross-party think tank that advises the UK Government on housing policy and contributes practical, evidence-based recommendations to address systemic challenges in housing delivery.

He was nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association for Rental Living (ARL) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Build-to-Rent sector. He also serves as a Special Design Advisor on the ARL Design Committee and is a RIBA-elected member of the Regional Council for RIBA North West.

Areas of expertise:

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

Andrew Carroll

Director, UK

Since joining Chapman Taylor in 2002, Andy has led the design and delivery of major projects across a range of sectors including mixed-use, office, residential, hospitality, retail and leisure.

Andy is a core member of the Manchester Studio leadership team. As a UK Board Director, he oversees our workplace and design delivery services and contributes to defining and implementing our core values across the UK.

Areas of expertise:

Mixed-use / Workplace / Residential / Hospitality / Retail / Leisure / Design Management / Design Delivery

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