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UK: Student housing developer Alumno has officially opened the Hollis Wharf student residence on the banks of the River Avon in Bath.
Located within walking distance of the city centre, Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, and Bath Spa University, the development delivers 120 studios and cluster bedrooms, alongside shared amenities and a ground-floor commercial space.
Developed by Alumno, constructed by RED Construction Group’s Southwest team, and funded by Heitman, Hollis Wharf has been designed by architects AWW to complement Bath’s architectural heritage and sit sensitively alongside adjacent Grade II listed buildings.
The five-storey building offers a range of accommodation options, including en-suite cluster rooms and self-contained studios, as well as study, play, and social spaces. A roof terrace provides panoramic views over Bath’s skyline.
The ground and mezzanine levels will be occupied by local charity Mercy in Action, which has been based on the site for many years. The purpose-built storage and distribution centre will enable the charity to continue and expand its work within the community.
Hollis Wharf will also showcase the work of local artists. The atrium features a ceramic sculpture by Bath-based artist Patricia Volk, inspired by the city’s historic textile and dyeing industries. Alongside it, a wall-based map of the River Avon illustrates the river’s role in Bath’s 18th-century industrial growth.
David Campbell, managing director of Alumno, said: “This project has been a true collaboration between our team, architects, contractors, and local stakeholders. We are delighted to see Hollis Wharf brought to life and look forward to welcoming students into this exceptional new residence.”
James Devey, division director at RED Construction South West, added: “We are proud to have played a vital role in delivering a sustainable, mixed-use community with such a rich heritage for the students of Bath. The trust that Alumno put in our team to complete work on Hollis Wharf is testament to our reputation within the region.”
Alumno, established in 2006, partners with universities, colleges and other stakeholders to provide accommodation across the UK, including London, Birmingham, Norwich, Glasgow, Durham and St Andrews.
Later this month Alumno are due to launch another residence in Manchester, making it 22 buildings in the UK and more than 8,000 beds.
Highlights:
- Student housing developer Alumno has officially opened the Hollis Wharf student residence on the banks of the River Avon in Bath.
- The development delivers 120 studios and cluster bedrooms, alongside shared amenities and a ground-floor commercial space
- Later this month Alumno is due to launch another residence in Manchester, making it 22 buildings in the UK and more than 8,000 beds
