Chapman Taylor meets President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva at AIREX 2026
Chapman Taylor meets President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva at AIREX 2026
Chapman Taylor was honoured to welcome the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and their daughter, Leyla Aliyeva, to its stand at AIREX 2026, the first Azerbaijan International Real Estate Exhibition, held at the Baku Expo Centre.
During their visit on 4 November, the distinguished guests met with Chapman Taylor Group Board Director Marcelina Zielińska, who presented the practice's extensive architectural and masterplanning work across Azerbaijan and its ongoing contribution to the country's urban development.
Marcelina also spoke in several conference sessions during the exhibition, sharing Chapman Taylor's international expertise and insights into architecture, masterplanning, and the creation of sustainable, people-centred cities.
Organised by PASHA Property Management, AIREX 2026 brings together 61 companies, including 47 Azerbaijani and 14 international organisations, providing an important platform for developers, investors, architects and real estate professionals to exchange ideas, explore investment opportunities and establish new partnerships.
The exhibition takes place during Azerbaijan's Year of Urban Planning and Architecture 2026, reflecting the country's commitment to developing its built environment and the role of architecture and urban planning in supporting sustainable economic growth.
Chapman Taylor's longstanding commitment to Azerbaijan
Chapman Taylor has established a significant presence in Azerbaijan, contributing to major urban regeneration, masterplanning, residential and public infrastructure projects across the country.
Its work includes the strategic masterplans for Shusha, Jabrayil, Khankendi and Nakhchivan, helping to shape the long-term development of these cities through integrated approaches to urban planning, connectivity, sustainability and community-focused design.
Chapman Taylor was honoured to welcome President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and their daughter Leyla Aliyeva to its stand at AIREX 2026, the first Azerbaijan International Real Estate Exhibition, held at the Baku Expo Center.
During their visit on 4 November, the distinguished guests met with Chapman Taylor Group Board Director Marcelina Zielińska, who presented the practice's extensive architectural and masterplanning work across Azerbaijan and its ongoing contribution to the country's urban development.
Marcelina also participated as a speaker in several conference sessions during the exhibition, sharing Chapman Taylor's international expertise and insights into architecture, masterplanning and the creation of sustainable, people-centred cities.
Organised by PASHA Property Management, AIREX 2026 brings together 61 companies, including 47 Azerbaijani and 14 international organisations, providing an important platform for developers, investors, architects and real estate professionals to exchange ideas, explore investment opportunities and establish new partnerships.
The exhibition takes place during Azerbaijan's Year of Urban Planning and Architecture 2026, reflecting the country's commitment to the development of its built environment and the role of architecture and urban planning in supporting sustainable economic growth.
Chapman Taylor's longstanding commitment to Azerbaijan
Chapman Taylor has established a significant presence in Azerbaijan, contributing to major urban regeneration, masterplanning, residential and public infrastructure projects across the country.
Its work includes the strategic masterplans for Shusha, Jabrayil, Khankendi and Nakhchivan, helping to shape the long-term development of these cities through integrated approaches to urban planning, connectivity, sustainability and community-focused design.
Chapman Taylor has also undertaken numerous residential, commercial and public building projects in Baku, Ganja, Aghdam, Fuzuli and Gusar, alongside housing developments, façade renovations and social infrastructure projects in Shusha, Jabrayil, Khankendi, Fuzuli and Aghdam.
These projects demonstrate the practice's commitment to combining international design expertise with a deep understanding of local culture, heritage and aspirations, creating places that respond to the needs of communities while supporting long-term economic and social development.
Chapman Taylor's participation in AIREX 2026 reinforces its ongoing commitment to Azerbaijan and its ambition to contribute to the country's next generation of sustainable, resilient and vibrant urban environments.
Find out more about AIREX 2026: www.airex.az