Robertson Yorkshire & East Midlands is delivering Huntingdon Street Student Accommodation, well-designed accommodation for the future growth of local universities in Nottingham city centre.
This new development will address the increasing numbers of students living in houses in multiple occupancy already present in Nottingham.
It will focus on self-contained living, delivering a high-quality residential setting providing the perfect student experience. It will offer students well-designed accommodation with a courtyard and wide range of amenities in the centre of Nottingham.
The development will contain:
300 student rooms in a mix of cluster rooms and studios and twin clusters of varying sizes;
communal and ancillary spaces for student use;
on site laundry room;
on site secure cycle parking;
concierge reception;
new landscaped student secure courtyard;
private Student Study Spaces;
accessible parking.
Design for life
Robertson worked alongside Development Managers Ltd to develop the scheme through RIBA Stage 4 technical Design.
We have assisted with the design and development of the scheme and completed asbestos removal and demolition works as well as all associated drainage and external works. The works also include site clearance and demolition of the existing building.
Delivering environmentally sustainable accommodation
The building incorporates a holistic view of environmental sustainability in design and engineering with landscaping and biodiversity enhanced through the landscaping strategy.
Energy efficiency in the buildings is controlled through a combination of the architecture, technical systems, construction and the behaviour of the students.
The building is designed to minimise energy consumption through passive means.
energy efficient light fittings - presence detectors and the specification of LED lighting will notably reduce power use of lighting both internal and external.
district heating network (DHN) - The proposed development is close to the Nottingham City district heating network. At the current design stage, the intention is to connect to the DHN with this opportunity to be pursued further as the design develops.
building materials - where possible building supplies will be sourced locally to reduce transportation pollution and support the local economy.
demolition recycling - when the existing on-site buildings are demolished the rubble will be used on site as high-grade aggregate and will reduce embodied carbon emissions.
construction waste - recycling facilities will be provided on site for construction waste and all site waste will be sorted before exported off-site.
water use/metering - water use will be minimised by the specification of water-efficient taps, showerheads, dual flush toilets and low water use appliances. Water metering will be installed to monitor and minimise wastage.
construction site management - the construction site will be managed in an environmentally sound manner in terms of resource use, storage, waste management, pollution. A Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) will be produced for the works. The building has been designed to achieve a “Very Good” rating.
In addition to wider sustainability aspirations, the development will be car-free. Students will be prohibited from bringing vehicles to Nottingham through their tenancy agreements, with this rule actively enforced by the on-site management team.
Project team
Architect: Glenn Howell Architects
Project manager: Development Managers Ltd
Principal contractor: Robertson Yorkshire & East Midlands
Civil & structural engineer: Structa LLP
M&E engineer: Aecom
