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Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to strengthen the practice’s residential expertise. A key member of the Manchester studio’s management team, Michael has a business development remit for the residential sector across the UK business.

He has experience working on award-winning residential projects with a particular focus on build-to-rent, student accommodation and modular construction.

He is a RIBA-elected member of the Regional Council for RIBA North West.

Areas of expertise:

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

Alexander joined Chapman Taylor’s Manchester studio in 2016 as part of the Feasibility team, predominantly focusing on the Residential and Mixed-Use sectors.

He has extensive experience of both the feasibility and delivery stages, with recent projects including the delivery of Manchester Goods Yard office building.

Alexander is passionate about creative design and bringing the client’s vision to life. He has also been instrumental in further developing our sustainability strategy and R&D initiatives. As Manchester Studio Champion for Chapman Taylor’s Responsible Design Group, he coordinates and promotes environmental principles within the company.

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Mixed-use / Office / Materplanning / Concept Design / Net Zero Carbon

Jonathan Harris joined Chapman Taylor’s Bristol studio in 2016 as as an Associate Director.

He is a member of our Residential Team and responsible for leading a number of key mixed-use regeneration projects in the Bristol studio.

Previously based in London, Jonathan has design experience working across a number of sectors including residential, education and commercial offices. 

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Offices / Masterplanning

Daniel joined Chapman Taylor in 2017 as an Associate Director and works as a key member of our UK concept design team. A creative and innovative designer, he specialises in turning a client’s vision into a successful project.

Daniel has over 15 years’ experience as an architect in the UK and overseas, eight of these spent working in the luxury residential and hospitality sectors and on a number of sensitive urban and historical sites.

He also has experience in coordinating teams for large-scale mixed-use projects in the Middle East, Europe and CIS. 

Areas of Expertise:

Concept Design / Mixed-Use / Luxury Hotels / Hotel Resorts / Residential / Listed and sensitive sites 

Brisa joined Chapman Taylor in 2019 as part of the Transportation team, gaining valuable experience in project delivery.

Since then, she has contributed to a diverse range of projects, including cinema and residential projects, before moving into her current role on a major office refurbishment project in central London.

Brisa's varied experience has allowed her to develop a well-rounded approach to architectural design and the delivery of projects across multiple building types.

Areas of Expertise:

Transportation / Cinema / Residential / Workplace

Since joining Chapman Taylor, Gerard has successfully led the Castle Park View scheme through the concept design and planning stages, securing consent for Bristol’s tallest residential building. He has particular expertise in early-stage concept and feasibility design, projects with heritage aspects and the planning stages on residential, office and mixed-use schemes. Gerard is a member of Chapman Taylor's in-house Residential, Office and Mixed-Use Sector Groups.

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Workplace / Mixed- Use