Chapman Taylor’s Jorge Alonso appointed as Mentor for the CITIES FORUM International Mentoring Programme for Urban Planners

We are proud to share that Chapman Taylor Architect Jorge Alonso, from our Madrid Studio, has been selected, interviewed, and appointed as an Urban Mentor for the CITIES FORUM International Mentoring Programme for Urban Planners.

This prestigious initiative brings together leading professionals from around the world to mentor and inspire the next generation of urban planners. Designed to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, the programme supports early- and mid-career urbanists seeking global exposure, structured guidance, and strategic career development.

As one of a select group of international mentors, Jorge will share his experience in urban planning, sustainable development, and design innovation, helping participants define their career paths and strengthen their professional networks across borders.

Through personalised one-to-one mentoring sessions, global live events, and a three-day technical visit to Madrid in collaboration with COAM (Madrid Association of Architects), the programme connects mentees with experts shaping the cities of tomorrow.

Jorge’s appointment reflects both his individual expertise and Chapman Taylor’s international leadership in urban design and placemaking, with the practice’s network of design studios spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

This prestigious initiative brings together leading professionals from around the world to mentor and inspire the next generation of urban planners. Designed to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, the programme supports early- and mid-career urbanists seeking global exposure, structured guidance, and strategic career development.

As one of a select group of 100 international mentors, Jorge will share his experience in urban planning, sustainable development, and design innovation, helping participants define their career paths and strengthen their professional networks across borders.

Through personalised one-to-one mentoring sessions, global live events, and a three-day technical visit to Madrid in collaboration with COAM (Madrid Association of Architects), the programme connects mentees with experts shaping the cities of tomorrow.

Jorge’s appointment reflects both his individual expertise and Chapman Taylor’s international leadership in urban design and placemaking, with the Practice’s network of design studios spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Through personalised one-to-one mentoring sessions, global live events, and a three-day technical visit to Madrid in collaboration with COAM (Madrid Association of Architects), the programme connects mentees with experts shaping the cities of tomorrow.

Jorge’s appointment reflects both his individual expertise and Chapman Taylor’s international leadership in urban design and placemaking, with the practice’s portfolio of projects spanning Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Jorge Alonso Rodríguez (M Arch COOA)

Business Development, 马德里

Jorge joined Chapman Taylor in 1995 and has worked in design, development and client liaison roles on many mixed-use, retail, leisure, office, hospitality and residential schemes in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

Jorge is a concept designer working with the Spanish feasibility team and is also responsible for business development activities in Spain and Latin American countries.

He is a regular speaker at various international real estate conferences. 

Areas of expertise:

Masterplanning / Retail / Leisure / Hospitality / Workplace / Refurbishment and Interiors

ARQUITECTO, URBANISTA Y DESARROLLO DE NEGOCIO, MADRID

Jorge es el responsable de nuestra estrategia de expansión en España y Latinoamérica y es ponente habitual en congresos inmobiliarios internacionales sobre innovación, tecnología, sociedad, futuro y diseño responsable.

Como Arquitecto y Urbanista es miembro del equipo de Investigación Creativa (i+C) del estudio de Madrid y es especialista en diseño de proyectos habiendo trabajado en el diseño y desarrollo de muchos proyectos de uso mixto, retail, ocio, oficinas, hoteles y residenciales en Europa, América Latina, Oriente Medio y África.

Jorge se incorporó a Chapman Taylor en 1995, trabajando en nuestro estudio de Londres mientras estudiaba en la Universidad. Ha sido una influencia clave en el crecimiento y la dirección de nuestro estudio de Madrid desde 2004.

Áreas de especialización:

Planificación maestra / Regeneración urbana / Uso mixto / Industrial / Construcción modular / Relaciones Públicas y Comunicación

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