The new building will be an exemplar Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) providing a range of affordable and private housing for up to 349 students. These student rooms will be supported by communal student amenities, including study areas, gym, dance studio and lounges, alongside flexible employment and retail space at ground floor level.
During the design process, the design team undertook an extensive research study with student groups and student advisors, CRM Students, to understand current student needs and provisions, as well as a consideration of how the student market has evolved due to COVID-19.