Manchester Studio shortlisted for Insider NW Architect of the Year

The finalists at Insider's annual North West Property Awards have been revealed with Chapman Taylor’s Manchester studio shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year.

Celebrating its 25th year, this annual awards ceremony celebrates the property industry in the North West. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend this sold-out event on Thursday, 11 May 2023 at Manchester Central.

Chapman Taylor’s Manchester studio has been involved in some of the best-known development projects in the region over the past 20 years – from industry-leading retail destinations such as the redevelopment of Manchester Arndale post the 1996 bombing to city centre residential projects including Kampus and Anchorage Gateway. Notable projects also include the workplace developments of Manchester Goods Yard, Bupa Place and the award-winning Tomorrow building, plus the extraordinary digital and media destination, MediaCity at Salford Quays.

This year's finalists were chosen after a lengthy and robust judging process. In addition to the judging session, Insider canvassed the industry's views by holding separate discussion sessions with a number of last year's winners and other respected sector experts.

To view the full shortlist visit here.

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

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

Director, UK

Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to strengthen the practice’s residential expertise. He joined the UK Board in 2022 and continues to take an active role in developing the practice’s residential and hospitality sectors across the UK business.

He has experience working on award-winning residential 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. He is also a RIBA-elected member of the Regional Council for RIBA North West.

Areas of expertise:

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