HG Construction has been named as the main contractor on SCAPE’s new student accommodation scheme in Leeds
The development, which will be built on the former Santander building on Merrion Street, will be Scape’s first student accommodation scheme in Leeds and HG Construction’s first ever development in the city.
The scheme will feature purpose-built student accommodation including shared amenity spaces such as cinema, communal kitchens, gym, study and breakout spaces, a fourth-floor terrace with outside space, and cycle storage at ground level, as well as two retail units on the ground floors. 
It will be built across two blocks, the tallest will be 32 storeys high and the second 11 storeys.
‘Iconic new student accommodation’
Adam Quinn, managing director, HG Construction said: “We are delighted to be partnering with SCAPE to deliver this iconic new student accommodation scheme in Leeds.
“SCAPE has an excellent reputation for developing high quality, innovative student accommodation schemes which provide an exceptional living experience for students across the UK.
“We are proud to be involved in this significant new development in Leeds, our first project in the city, and we look forward to working with SCAPE and the wider team to bring this scheme to life.”
‘Landmark site in Leeds’
Adam Brockley, blobal CDO, SCAPE said: “We look forward to continuing our partnership with HG Construction to bring to life our vision for a new student accommodation scheme at this landmark site in Leeds.
“HG Construction has earned an impeccable reputation for its forward-thinking design and innovative developments that go above and beyond anybody’s expectations.
“We are proud to be bringing our high-quality accommodation to a city so well-known for its vibrant student life as we continue with our ambitious plans to develop the global Scape offering.”
