Chapman Taylor to participate in Bisnow's Annual Build-to-Rent Conference 2026

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 group.

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 international 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:

Mixed-Use / Residential / Build-to-Rent / Student Accommodation / Hotels / Retrofit

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

Nikki joined our London Studio as an Associate Director to help lead the design delivery team in November 2025. 

Nikki is an accomplished architect with extensive experience across all RIBA workstages. He has worked on listed building refurbishments as well as complex, large-scale new-build projects in urban settings, spanning museums, hotels, student living, mixed-use residential developments, offices, higher education institutions, and schools.

Areas of Expertise:

Residential / Leisure / Hotels / Education / Offices

Stella specialises in masterplanning and mixed-use projects across the UK and international markets, with a particular focus on Azerbaijan. She has extensive experience in the early stages of projects, from feasibility and concept design to urban design strategies and city regeneration. Her work includes residential-led developments, heritage-sensitive masterplans, and large-scale urban projects, with a focus on sustainable, people-centred design. She is also involved in business development and industry engagement through initiatives such as NLA.

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

Areas of Expertise:

Masterplanning / Mixed-Use / Placemaking / Responsible Design

Since joining Chapman Taylor, Gerard has successfully led the Castle Park View scheme through the concept design and planning stages. He has particular expertise in early-stage concept and feasibility design, projects with heritage aspects and the planning stages on residential, office and mixed-use schemes. Gerard is a member of Chapman Taylor's in-house Residential, Office and Mixed-Use Sector Groups.

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Workplace / Mixed- Use