OVERVIEW:
Achieving a total of 301 units across 13 levels at Phase 1, this student accommodation project on Beresford Street sits on a 0.95HA site, becoming a crucial part of the Woolwich townscape. The scheme boasts 9,537sqm of amenity and accommodation, covering both cluster and studio unit types. Phase 2 delivers an additional 120 units, significantly enhancing the overall offer to residents.

COMMUNITY IMPACT/VALUE:
The design provides improved active frontages to Beresford Street while respecting nearby heritage assets. Set back levels help to break up the building's massing and reduce the visual dominance of its height. A combination of external and internal amenity provisions promote social connection and student well-being.

TECHNICAL INSIGHTS/CHALLENGES:
Co-ordination with specialist subcontractors has allowed for detailed articulation across the scheme, namely the chamfered brick detailing to the window reveals and carefully chosen material palette. The sensitive context adjacent to a conservation area required ongoing collaboration with the local authority planning department, to deliver a contextually relevant yet innovative building. Ongoing focus on landscaping design has been key in supporting and increasing local biodiversity.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Located prominently on Beresford Street, the scheme forms an integral part of the wider Woolwich Arsenal master plan. It is currently on site in line with the construction programme, with occupation due in 2026.