The proposal for the redevelopment of the existing site, comprised of the demolition of the existing office building and construction a replacement three storey building containing 272 rooms for students, common rooms and communal facilities.
The development is a joint venture between Osborne Developments and the Howard Group. The building will be completed in the summer of 2019. Trident Building Consultancy has been appointed to provide full cost management services.
Key challenges
- The building is within a conservation are and the scale, height and form of buildings needed to respect the surroundings
- Complex ground engineering with level differences across the site
