Contractor nmcn has announced that works have commenced on the £18m Nottingham student accommodation development on Talbot Street
Due for completion in April 2020, nmcn have been awarded the demolition, construction and delivery of the facility, which will comprise of 331 self-contained bedrooms along with communal areas and outdoor space.
The student accommodation development will enhance the local area alongside existing student housing on the city centre street and help to meet the growing demand for student accommodation in the city.
Operations director Nick Banks said: “We have a strong track record in the residential sector and this distinctive new development adds to our growing student accommodation portfolio.
“It is fantastic to be helping RedOak Developments tackle the growing demand for student housing in Nottingham and our team has commenced works on this project which is due for completion next year.”
Ria Lohse, senior architect at Franklin Ellis Architects and project-lead on the design of the new scheme, commented: “The Talbot Street scheme is one we are very passionate about as it is set in the Canning Circus conservation area, an important historic gateway into Nottingham and also our home base.
“This scheme will create a top-quality living environment for students, providing them with a cost-effective and stylish option in a fantastic area of the city, whilst also enhancing the local heritage of the area. We look forward to working closely with nmcn to bring the development to life.”
James Peake, Director at Pulse Associates and project-lead overseeing the scheme delivery, added: “This is the third scheme we have delivered with this client and without doubt the most exciting. They’re a great client and we’ve built a strong and collaborative relationship through our previous work, and our ongoing development of other sites.”
