Chapman Taylor is an international practice of architects, masterplanners and designers, established over 50 years ago. The international team of 500 people operates from 18 regional offices, undertaking projects worldwide. Combining a strong ethos for high quality design with a deep understanding of commercial requirements enables Chapman Taylor to deliver schemes that exceed clients’ expectations and provide sustainable, award-winning environments that people enjoy. The Shanghai office opened in 2008 after 10 successful years of working in China from the London base. Chapman Taylor's broad range of experience and in-depth knowledge of the Chinese market, with a large client base, makes them one of the major players in the Chinese and international architectural field. Chapman Taylor Shanghai is led by Hualei and Peter Mackey, can exploit fifty years of experience and know-how of the London HQ office, maintaining at the same time its own design and managerial identity, utilizing highly trained employees with local skills and understanding of the country. The practice benefits from Chinese design creativity combined with English pragmatism and works on projects of different scales, from urban regeneration and master-planning to individual buildings, undertaking all levels of detailing, interior and environmental design. The Chinese practice comprises highly motivated Italian and international architects with a comprehensive range of international expertise.