Northern Ireland: Student accommodation owner and operator, Student Roost, has announced that it has completed a 12-storey development in Belfast.
The development at Nelson Place is due to welcome new students from this September. It was completed by GRAHAM, alongside architect Fletcher Joseph, chartered surveyor Johnson Associates and civil engineering design consultancy firm Etive Consulting.
Featuring 774 en-suite and studio rooms, Nelson Place will also house a new sports centre and wellbeing facilities, including a spin studio and gym, for Ulster University students.
Communal spaces will include everything from a sky lounge overlooking the city of Belfast, a cinema room, study rooms, games room and a bookable hosting kitchen.
Anna Killough, regional operations manager, Belfast, at Student Roost, said: “We’re so pleased to have completed on Nelson Place, the largest student accommodation building in Belfast, which completes our student quarter in the city.
“Redefining what student living can be, Nelson Place is setting a new standard for the PBSA sector through its high-quality design, sports centre, 24/7 team members and a focus on resident wellbeing. All of the property’s features have been carefully curated to fundamentally support students’ physical and mental wellbeing, setting them up for success personally and academically.
“We look forward to welcoming our first residents in September and seeing this incredible building come to life with a new cohort of university students. Our 24/7 on-site team is committed to shaping an unrivalled experience for those who choose to stay with us,” she added.
Gary Holmes, regional managing director for GRAHAM’s Building North region, said: “Working collaboratively with project partners, the team have delivered an impressive development. It will be a fantastic living and social environment for the students with wellness at its centre but will also play a significant role in bridging the gap between supply and demand in Belfast for student accommodation.”
