Jabrayil masterplan Location City: Azerbaijan

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 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

Jonathan joined Chapman Taylor in Bristol in 2013 as one of the first Architectural Assistants in the Bristol studio. Since then, he has been involved in various projects and masterplans across the UK and internationally. He is currently overseeing schemes in the South West of England, with a particular focus on residential and mixed-use design. Jonathan was promoted to Associate Director in 2025.

Jonathan is particularly skilled in the concept design and feasibility stages of mixed-use proposals. His freehand drawings and concept designs have been extremely valuable in developing the studio’s capabilities.

Areas of expertise:

Concept Design / Feasibility / Detail Design / Mixed-Use / Office / Residential / Retail