Huntingdon Street student accommodation

Key facts

• 3976m2 development
• 5 separate blocks
• 2–8 storeys
• 300 student rooms

Stylish city centre space

This student accommodation on Huntingdon Street provides self-contained living in a high-quality residential setting, giving students a perfect experience.

A mix of cluster rooms, twin clusters, studios and townhouses of varying sizes cater for a range of students: from those making their their first move from home through to postgraduates.

A combination of communal lounges and study areas, entertainment and fitness facilities and outdoor spaces encourage social interaction. The development also includes:

• on-site laundry room;
• on-site secure cycle parking;
• concierge reception;
• landscaped secure courtyard;
• private student study spaces;
• accessible parking.

Design and development

Robertson worked in partnership with our customer, the architects, principal designer and consultants to design and develop the scheme through RIBA Stage 4 technical Design.

Before construction, we completed asbestos removal, demolition works of an existing building, site clearance and all associated drainage and external works.

Delivering environmentally sustainable accommodation

The building incorporates a holistic view of environmental sustainability in the way it is designed and engineered. Biodiversity is designed in to the landscaping.

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 a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ standard and to minimise energy consumption through passive means, including:

• high-performing insulation through low U-values and air permeability;
• thermal gains controlled by glazing G-values, internal shading systems and the depth of the window reveals;
• energy-efficient light fittings and presence detectors;
• centralised air handling units and mechanical ventilation heat recovery system to recycle exhaust heat;
• centralised energy metering;
• efficient water heating via plate heat exchanger connected to the Nottingham City District Heating Network;
• efficient taps, shower heads, dual flush toilets and low water use appliances;
• water metering to monitor and minimise wastage.

During construction, 98% of waste was recycled, monitored through BRE SmartWaste.

In addition, the development is car-free.

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