Chapman Taylor’s world-leading Masterplanning portfolio

Chapman Taylor has established a global reputation as one of the world’s leading masterplanners, creating visionary large-scale developments that shape cities, regions, and communities across the globe. From early concept through to delivery, our practice combines creative design thinking with commercial intelligence to create places that are both inspiring, viable and sustainable.

Working across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and beyond, Chapman Taylor’s masterplanning portfolio spans a diverse range of project types, from city-scale urban expansions to complex mixed-use regeneration schemes. The practice’s international reach, combined with a deep understanding of local context, enables the creation of bespoke solutions that respond to cultural, environmental, and economic conditions while delivering long-term value for clients and communities.

Xiong’an New Area Urban Masterplan

At the heart of every masterplan is a commitment to creating successful, people-focused environments. Chapman Taylor’s approach integrates architecture, landscape, infrastructure and public realm to deliver cohesive and vibrant places. This is evident in projects such as the Xiong’an New Area Urban Masterplan in China, a 27,200-hectare smart city development designed to foster sustainability, innovation, and high-quality urban living.

Liverpool Waters

The practice is equally recognised for its ability to deliver transformative regeneration schemes. In the UK, Chapman Taylor’s masterplan for Liverpool Waters stands as one of Europe’s most significant waterfront regeneration projects. Spanning 60 hectares and delivering approximately 1.7 million m² of mixed-use development, the scheme reimagines Liverpool’s historic docklands as a world-class destination for living, working and leisure, helping to drive long-term economic growth and reposition the city on the global stage.

Grand Harbour Malta

Internationally, the Grand Harbour regeneration masterplan in Malta exemplifies Chapman Taylor’s expertise in complex waterfront placemaking, transforming one of the Mediterranean’s most historically significant harbours into a vibrant mixed-use destination.

Shusha masterplan

Chapman Taylor’s Shusha masterplan in Azerbaijan further demonstrates the practice’s ability to deliver sensitive, heritage-led regeneration at a city scale, restoring cultural identity while introducing new districts within a walkable “15-minute city” framework.

Liangjiang Collaborative Innovation Zone

The Liangjiang Collaborative Innovation Zone masterplan in Chongqing, China highlights Chapman Taylor’s leadership in future-focused, smart-city design, creating a fully integrated innovation ecosystem structured around green infrastructure, advanced mobility networks and low-carbon strategies.

Airport City Jeddah

Chapman Taylor’s expertise in transport-led development is further demonstrated through its Airport City Jeddah masterplanning project, where aviation infrastructure acts as a catalyst for wider economic growth—creating integrated districts that combine logistics, commercial, hospitality and business uses around major international gateways.

Dongsiwenli District masterplan

Chapman Taylor has established a global reputation as one of the world’s leading masterplanners, creating visionary large-scale developments that shape cities, regions, and communities across the globe. From early concept through to delivery, our practice combines creative design thinking with commercial intelligence to create places that are both inspiring, viable and sustainable.

Working across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and beyond, Chapman Taylor’s masterplanning portfolio spans a diverse range of project types, from city-scale urban expansions to complex mixed-use regeneration schemes. The practice’s international reach, combined with a deep understanding of local context, enables the creation of bespoke solutions that respond to cultural, environmental, and economic conditions while delivering long-term value for clients and communities.

At the heart of every masterplan is a commitment to creating successful, people-focused environments. Chapman Taylor’s approach integrates architecture, landscape, infrastructure and public realm to deliver cohesive and vibrant places. This is evident in projects such as the Xiong’an New Area Urban Masterplan in China, a 27,200-hectare smart city development designed to foster sustainability, innovation, and high-quality urban living.

The practice is equally recognised for its ability to deliver transformative regeneration schemes. In the UK, Chapman Taylor’s masterplan for Liverpool Waters stands as one of Europe’s most significant waterfront regeneration projects. Spanning 60 hectares and delivering approximately 1.7 million m² of mixed-use development, the scheme reimagines Liverpool’s historic docklands as a world-class destination for living, working and leisure, helping to drive long-term economic growth and reposition the city on the global stage.

Similarly, the masterplan for Salford’s Soapworks reimagines a former industrial site as a connected, mixed-use neighbourhood—blending heritage reuse with new residential, commercial and community spaces. Internationally, the Grand Harbour regeneration masterplan in Malta exemplifies Chapman Taylor’s expertise in complex waterfront placemaking, transforming one of the Mediterranean’s most historically significant harbours into a vibrant mixed-use destination.

Chapman Taylor’s Shusha masterplan in Azerbaijan further demonstrates the practice’s ability to deliver sensitive, heritage-led regeneration at a city scale, restoring cultural identity while introducing new districts within a walkable “15-minute city” framework.

The Liangjiang Collaborative Innovation Zone masterplan in Chongqing, China highlights Chapman Taylor’s leadership in future-focused, smart-city design, creating a fully integrated innovation ecosystem structured around green infrastructure, advanced mobility networks and low-carbon strategies.

Chapman Taylor’s expertise in transport-led development is further demonstrated through its Airport City masterplanning projects, where aviation infrastructure acts as a catalyst for wider economic growth—creating integrated districts that combine logistics, commercial, hospitality and business uses around major international gateways.

The Dongsiwenli District masterplan in Shanghai showcases the practice’s ability to blend heritage preservation with contemporary urban renewal, transforming a historic Shikumen neighbourhood into a vibrant mixed-use destination anchored by culture, public realm and connectivity.

A defining characteristic of Chapman Taylor’s portfolio is its focus on connectivity and integration. Many schemes are conceived as transit-oriented developments, embedding infrastructure and mobility networks to support sustainable growth and long-term economic resilience.

Sustainability is central to the practice’s masterplanning philosophy. Chapman Taylor’s designs prioritise environmental performance, social value and economic resilience—addressing global challenges such as climate change, urbanisation and resource efficiency. This includes the integration of renewable energy systems, green infrastructure and “15-minute city” principles that promote walkability and community wellbeing. Projects such as Liverpool Waters, Grand Harbour, Shusha, Liangjiang and Dongsiwenli demonstrate how new development can be sensitively integrated within historic, cultural and ecological contexts.

Through its world-leading portfolio, Chapman Taylor continues to demonstrate how thoughtful masterplanning can unlock the full potential of places—creating dynamic, future-ready environments that benefit people, cities and the planet.