STL Student Accommodation Brochure

BournemouthUniversityBrunelUniversityKeeleUniversityLoughboroughUniversityRoyalHolloway,UniversityofLondonUniversityofExeterUniversityofLiverpoolUniversityofReadingUniversityoftheWestofEnglandCampusDevelopmentLtdGeneratorGroupOpalKierProjectInvestmentTheHomesPartnershipTheMansionGroupUnite

Clients and End Users

Project:Uxbridge CampusClient:Brunel UniversityLocation:Uxbridge, MiddlesexSize:1396 Beds

Project:Camden RoadClient:UniteLocation:LondonSize:38 Beds

Our experience speaks for itself

WeworkalongsideUniversitiesandprivatedeveloperstodeliverinnovativeandsustainabledesign,supportingour clients’ current and long term accommodation needs whilst helping to achieve significant returns on investment.

Asanawardwinning,internationalpracticewithareputation for innovation,excellence and quality, our

clientscanbeassuredofsustainabledesign,providedbyexpertswhoarecommittedtodeliveringvalueandcare in everything they do.

Whethernewbuilddesignorexistingbuildingrefurbishment,wedeliverthebestpossibleknowledgeand experience through our design, support, management and advice.

Stride Treglown has designed over 10,000 student bedrooms in the UK, making us the leading provider of student accommodation design.

Project:Butler, Williamson and Tuke HallsClient:Royal Holloway University of LondonLocation:Egham, SurreySize:466 BedsProjectValue:£18.7m approx.

The student experience

Universityoftenrepresentsthefirsttimeawayfromhomeforayoungadult.Thiscanbebothanexcitingandstressful time for the individual, and more often than not, their parents.

We recognise this and strive, through our design, to makeoccupantsfeelateaseandsecure.Ourteamdesignssafe,secureaccommodationwhichcaninclude:“securebydesign”principles,singlepointofentrance,24hourmannedsecurity,accessibleandmannedreception areas and on call maintenance. We deliver the bestandmostefficientcombinationoftheseparametersadding value to the student experience and supporting thevaluesoftheUniversityorprovider.

Ourteamalsohasextensiveexperienceindesigninghighqualitycommunalareasincluding:-commonrooms, gyms, cinemas, media facilities, study areas and specialistspacessuchaslaundries,bikestoresandITfacilities.Allourdesignsareeasilyaccessibleandourdedicatedin-houseAccessConsultantprovidesaccreditedadvicethatadherestoaccessibilitylegislationand student needs.

Student accommodation sits at the heart of the student community and our designs focus on the practicalities of occupation.

Project:Woburn PlaceClient:UniteLocation:Central LondonSize:354 Beds

Project:Charlton CourtClient:UniteLocation:BathSize:327 Beds

What makes us different?

StrideTreglownisa‘Top20’*practice,withofficesthroughouttheU.K.andUnitedArabEmirates,approximately250membersofstaffandaturnoverinexcessof£15m.

Wehavebeeninvolvedinarangeofstudentaccommodationprojectsfromrefurbishmentscosting£500ktomajorprojectscostinginexcessof£100m.

Wehaveexperienceofdesigningbothundergraduateandpostgraduateaccommodationand have an in-depth understanding of varying construction types and design requirements. Ourclientlistincludesmajordevelopers,financialinstitutionsandUniversities.

Ourteamhasacommitmenttoensuringthatourclientsachievetheverybestreturnontheir investment and our schemes are designed to support their long term vision.

Oursuccessisbasedonourcommitmenttoandunderstandingofsustainablebuildingmethods and management.

OurteamofBREEAMassessorssupportsoureffortstoachieveaffordable,sustainabledesign and can provide independent, proactive advice to our clients.

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Project:Alexandra WorksClient:UniteLocation:PlymouthSize:246 BedsProjectValue:£8m approx.

Weunderstandemergingtrendsindesignandaccessibilityissues,effectivelyimplementing them to suit our clients’ needs.

Ourarchitecturalandplanningteamshaveexcellentrelationshipswithlocalauthorities.

We have successfully negotiated and achieved planning consent for complex schemes, often increasing the site capacity to optimum levels.

WehavespecificUniversitymasterplanningexperienceandarecapableofdeliveringextensive student housing schemes within framework agreements.

Usingourmulti-studioapproachweofferafullprojectdesignservice.

Wecancaptureprojectknowledgebycreatingdesignguidesandemployer’sstandardsforuseonfutureprojects.

Utilisingtheexpertiseofourin-houseinteriordesign,graphicsandlandscapestudioswe deliver a range of innovative solutions that make the most of accommodation and learning facilities, campus wayfinding and accommodation signage, and the external environment.

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Sustainability

Ourstudentaccommodationdesignteamspecialisesinutilisingrenewablematerialsandtechnologytoprovide accommodation that is energy and cost efficient whereverpossible.

We address environmental issues across our portfolio ofprojectsandhaveanin-depthknowledgeofhowsustainabilitysupportsandaffectsstudentaccommodation design and higher education in general.

Aswellasbeinginnovative,theendresultofourendeavoursarepractical,affordable,manageableandmeasurable,supportingthelongertermenvironmentalneeds.WithadedicatedteamofBREEAMadvisors,weconsistentlyachieve‘verygood’or‘excellent’BREEAMratings on all our accredited student accommodation schemes.SomelocalplanningauthoritiesrequirestudentaccommodationprojectstodemonstratetheabilitytoachieveaBREEAMratingattheplanningapplicationstage.

StrideTreglownisbestplacedtodeliversustainabledesign, assessment and advice.

We believe environmental design is ’good design’. It has the power to inspire, inform and make genuine improvements to our environment and quality of life.

ChathamStreetisthefirstofseveralphasesofnewstudentresidentialaccommodationplannedbytheUniversityofLiverpoolaspartofitslongtermhallsprovisionstrategy.Ingeneratingthebriefforthisimportant flagship development, we questioned the currenttrendforproviding‘onesizesuitsall’solutioni.e.amajorityof5bedclusterflatswithafewstudiosorlarger rooms at the extremities of the plan forms.

Ourapproachwastofullyunderstandtheclient’sneedsand aspirations for the development and our design now allowstheUniversitytoprovideaccommodationacrossits undergraduate and postgraduate intake.

Theschemeboastsarangeofselfcatered,communalclustersinsizesfromtwotoeightbedrooms.Therearealsoanumberofstudioapartmentsintegratedwithinthebodyofthebuildinganduniqueduplexloftpenthousesoffering the highest quality accommodation which can attract visiting academics.

TheinclusionofarestaurantatgroundfloorlevelfacilitatedtheUniversity’sdesiretoofferalargenumberofcateredplaceswithinthehall.Thedesignofthewestblockishotel-likeinfeel,servedbyasingle,sub-dividablecorridor.

Thelayoutcanbeconfiguredasaseriesofsevenbedclustersorcanbeopeneduptoactasamoretraditionalopenhallwhichisbelievedtobemoreconducivetoahappier student experience.

Thebespokefurnituredesignallowseasyre-configurationofeachroomtoconferencemode.TheschemewillmeetQualityinTourism3starstandards,anditwillrevitalisetheUniversity’sconferenceoffer.

TheUniversityhasveryhighsustainableaspirationsforthisproject.ItachievedaBREEAM‘excellent’ratingatpre-assessment.Theschemeincludesrainwaterharvesting,solar-thermalhotwater,LEDlightingthroughout,greenroofs,andmostnotably,highlyefficientair source heat pumps instead of a traditional heating system.

ConstructioncommencedduringSpring2010withcompletion due in time for the summer student intake in 2011.

Thiswasasensitivelocationontheedgeoftheconservationareaandclosetoalistedbuilding.WepresentedtoaCABEdesignreviewaspartoftheplanning application process.

Chatham Street EcoResidences

Client: TheUniversityofLiverpool

Location: LiverpoolCityCentre

Size: 750beds

Mix:350self-cateredbedroomsinarangeofclustertypesfrom1bedstudiosto8bedflats.Alsoincludes1and2bedpenthouselofts.

300cateredbedroomsclustered in groups of 4to16.

Construction type: Tunnelformconcrete

Total GIA:22,000sq.m

Project duration:Summer2008–Summer2011

Construction Period:78weeks

Project value:£35m

Planning authority:LiverpoolCityCouncil

Main contractor: MarcusWorthingtonLtd

Masterplanning

We use the physical, social and cultural analysis of the brieftoinformthemasterplanandundertakeathoroughphysical and land use analysis of the area and a socio-economic assessment of its qualities.

Webelieveinaddingvaluebygooddesign,creatingauniquesenseofplace,withattractivebuildings,streetsand open spaces, identifying key factors, which deliver sustainableregeneration.

We have the expertise and knowledge to deliver complex masterplanprojects,ensuringtheseamlesstransitionbetweenthekeydesignstages.Ourplanningandlandscape architecture team are also on hand, providing support and advice throughout the planning, design and buildcycle.

We create visionary and innovative masterplans that provide solutions, raise expectations, improve land values and promote sustainable living.

Key factors to delivering masterplanning:

• Gatheringandanalysingevidenceincludingextantand emerging policy

• Establishingtheopportunitiesandconstraints,vision andobjectivesofthemasterplan

• Testingtheviabilityofemergingdesignstrategies,land use, plan layout and capacity options

• Testingdesignstrategiesagainstthevisionand objectivesofthescheme

• Prioritisationofdesignelements,providingstrategic directioninrelationtopublicconsultation

• Establishingadesignadvisorypaneltooverseethe implementation of the design

• Identificationofrealisticenergyandenvironmental performancetargetstomeetasustainableagenda

Frenchay Campus Masterplan

StrideTreglowncompletedamajormasterplanningcommissionfortheUniversityoftheWestofEnglandinNovember2009followingtheiracquisitionof70acresoflandadjacenttotheirFrenchayCampus12monthspreviously.

Thebriefwastoprovideaminimumof750newstudybedroomsonthecampus.Inordertorectifyhistoricdecisionswherebythecurrent2,000studybedroomvillage lacked student welfare or supporting facilities, the Masterplancreatedanextensiontotheexistingvillage,withthealignmentofbuildingscontributingtowardsthecreation of a strong landscaped axis through the centre of the campus.

Theaccommodation,providing450bedrooms,replacesthedomesticscaleoftheexistingCarrollCourt.Atthecentre of the village expansion is a new all weather recreationalareaandrelaxationzone,supportedby,

andadjacentto,anewgroundfloorStudentVillageCentre,offeringtheopportunityforstudentunionaccommodation,retailunit,café/bar,projectroomanddrop-in space for visiting health or welfare functions.

ThemasterplanalsoproposesanewStudentVillageclusterofapproximately1,000studybedroomsclosetothenewheartoftheCampusandwellservedbynewpublictransportcorridorsthroughtheCampus,andanewEnergyCentre.

Reflectingtheconfigurationandmassingofadjacentnewbuildopenmarkethousing,theStudentVillageoffersarange of varying student accommodation in a mix of town housesandclusterapartments,servedbyanewretailkioskandlandscapingproposals.ThissecondvillageonsitewillresultinamorevibrantCampusheartanddifferent movement strategy.

Client: UniversityoftheWestofEngland

Location: Bristol

Whiteknights Development Plan

StrideTreglownwasappointedasleadconsultanttomanagethepreparationofa10yearDevelopmentPlanforthemainWhiteknightsCampusoftheUniversityofReading.

TheDevelopmentPlanincludes2,500studybedrooms,andStrideTreglownwereappointedtodesignthescheme and secure planning permission for the first phaseofsome1,800bedrooms,servedbyanewinternalaccess and road strategy .

Client: UniversityofReading

Location: Berkshire

Thesecondphaseconsistsof594bedroomsinclusterflatsand300bedroomsinatownhousearrangement.

Thetownhousesuseatimberframeformofconstructionwithbrickandrendercladdingtorespondtothesurroundingbuildings.Apitchedroofcladinzincenclosesthebuildingswitharoofturretprovidingsmokeventilationandnaturallighttothestaircases.Thebuildingsarearrangedina‘U’shapearoundagreensquarewithasinglestoreyenergycentreandbikestoreenclosingthefourthside.Theclusterflatsarearrangedaround another courtyard to the north ensuring that each element of the development has its own identity.

Phase2willstartonsitein2011oncedemolitionoftheexisting halls is complete.

OurplanningteamnegotiatedtheplanningapplicationonbehalfoftheUniversity.

Theschemeconsistsof8&10bedclusterflatswithasharedkitchen/diningareathataredesignedaroundlandscapedcourtyards.Thedevelopmentcrossestwolocalauthorityboundaries,requiringplanningapplicationstobesubmittedtoboth.ReadingBoroughCouncilrequiredtheschemetoachievea20%reductionincarbonfootprintandaBREEAMscoreof65%(verygood).

Thenewbuildingsareheatedusingunderfloorheatingthat is linked into an air source heat pump.

Thefirstphaseofthenewhallsdevelopmentincludesanewcentralfacilityoffering:administration,dining,social,laundryandpostalfacilities.Anewcateringfacility,providing400seatswithavarietyoffoodoutletsandabar,facestheotherfacilitiesacrossanewcourtyardtorealisethisambition.WorkingwithStrideTreglownInteriorsandRedandOrange(ourgraphicdesignstudio)acompletelynewnewcateringbrandidentityhasbeendeveloped.

University of Reading

Client: UniversityofReading

Location: ReadingWhiteknightscampus

Planning authority:ReadingBoroughCouncil&WorkinghamBoroughCouncil

Size: 962beds

Accommodation:Studios(withsharedkitchen),DDArooms

Construction type: Precast concrete panels

Total GIA:22,170sq.m

Project duration:December2007-October2010

Construction Period:March2009-September2010

Project value:£44m

Main contractor: MorganAshurst

Size: 894beds

Accommodation:Clusterflatsandtownhouses

Construction type: Pre-cast concrete panels andtimberframe

Total GIA:23,176sq.m

Project duration:2009-2012

Construction Period:2010-2012

Project value:£36mMain contractor: TBA

Phase 1 Phase 2

Thissensitiveschemehasprovided570studentbedroomsonasitesurroundedentirelybymaturewoodlandinthegroundsoftheGradeIListedFounders’BuildingatRoyalHollowayandinthegreenbelt.

Thedesignconceptretainsthedistinctivenessand‘spiritofthelocation’asthebuildingsarearrangedarounda central, informally landscaped space and are clad in cedar shingles.

Theundulatingplantedroof,whichvisuallyrespondsto the deciduous trees surrounding the site, is the only elementofthedevelopmentvisiblefromthesurroundingarea.

Despiteitsapparentcomplexity,thedesignusesthesimplestofidenticalblocksofaccommodationtomaximiseopportunitiesofprefabricationandstandardisation of components.

Ourplanningteamco-ordinatedthesubmissionwhichnecessitated resolving landscape, wildlife and drainage issues.

Gowar and Wedderburn

Client: RoyalHolloway,UniversityofLondon

Location: Egham,Surrey

Size: 570beds

Mix:Clusterflats

Construction type: TunnelForm

Total GIA:13,554sq.m

Project duration:32months

Construction Period:65weeks

Project value:£18.2m

Planning authority:RunnymedeBoroughCouncil

Main contractor: LaingO’Rourke

Butler, Williamson and Tuke Halls

ThissecondphaseofstudentaccommodationatRoyalHolloway’sEghamcampusprovides466en-suitestudybedroomsonthesiteofexistingstudenthallsthathadreached the end of their service life.

Thedesignforthenewhallsusesthedesignofthebedroomandkitchenmodulesbuiltintheinitialphase,with overall site layout and choice of external materials developedtoreflecttheexistingbuildingsimmediatelysurroundingthesite.TheCollegeanddesignteamtookthe opportunity to develop and refine aspects of the phase 1 scheme to achieve optimum maintenance and valueformoney,andtoresolvelong-standingproblemsassociated with vehicular circulation on the campus.

Tightphysicalconstraintsinsitelayout,closeproximitytoexistinghallsofresidence(whichremainedinusethroughouttheconstructionperiod)andsensitiveplanningcontext,meantthatthisprojecthadtobecarefully planned and organised to minimise disruption.

Buildingworkwasprogrammedtominimisedisturbanceduring examination periods and site logistics, deliveries and materials storage and handling were closely monitored throughout the contract.

ThedevelopmentinvolvedStrideTreglowndesign,landscape and planning teams.

Client: RoyalHolloway,UniversityofLondon

Location: Egham,Surrey

Size: 466beds

Mix:Clusterflats

Construction type: TunnelForm

Total GIA:12,130sq.m

Project duration:30months

Construction Period:55weeks

Project value:£18.7m

Planning authority:RunnymedeBoroughCouncil

Main contractor: LaingO’Rourke

• efficientfootprintwith natural ventilation• light&airtoclusterflat corridors mitigates over heating

Ensuringthatthebriefisfullydevelopedandunderstoodis a key element in producing a successful design and meetinglongtermprojectobjectives.StrideTreglownunderstandthattherearecomplexreasonswhyprojectbriefsmaydifferandhavetheexperiencetointerpretandmoderatecompetingrequirementstoproducerobustschemesthatmeetclearlydefinedobjectives.

Allourdesignsareproducedtoencompasstheprinciplesofgoodsustainabledesignandefficientconstruction methods.

Therequirementsofbudget,programme,site,environs,aesthetic preference or contracting choice can influence finaloutcomes,buttheprinciplesoflayoutintermsof location, orientation, density, height, massing and efficiency are always considered to provide an optimum solutiontoanygivenrequirementforstudentnumbersordwelling type.

We have experience in analysing all of these parameters and have delivered a range of layouts to accommodate our clients’ needs.

The initial design principles used to generate the plan of student accommodation projects can have a fundamental impact on the efficiency of the design and capital requirements.

Layout

• widerrooms&circulation• repeatableY-shapeblocks• 3sidedbedaccessideal for conferences

• amixtureofroomtypes• mechanicalsmokeextract permits longer travel distance• lightandairtocentralcorridor• singleaspectblockfor blightedsites• idealcombinationfor refurbishmentof1960’s commercial space

5 bed cluster flats 8 and 10 bed cluster flats 4 and 5 bed cluster flats and micro studios

‘Cluster’ flat design principles

PhoenixCourtformedpartoftheBroadmeadextensionmasterplan(CabotCircusdevelopment).Theprominentcitycentreschemehasbeendesignedtoreflectthisvibrantquarterofthecity,throughtheuseofboldcoloursand modern cladding materials.

WorkingcloselywithBristolCityCouncil,withwhomwehaveestablishedcloseworkinglinksovertheyears,andthemaindeveloper(BristolAlliance),weachievedasuccessfulplanningapplicationwithin13weeksofsubmission.

PhoenixCourtwasUnite’sfirstmediumrise,11storeymodularbuilding.Wehadtoconsidertheeffectoftheextra structure required within the modules to support the greaterloadsimposeduponthem.EarlydiscussionswithUniteModularSolutionsidentifiedaminimumdistancefrom the corner of the module to a window opening.

Thisnegatedthepotentialforcornerglazingwhichinformed the elevation design.

Usingtheprefabricatedmodulesreducedboththeconstruction period and the amount of material wastage. Thefactoryfinishprovidedbythemodulesalsodecreased the amount of snagging usually associated withthisbuildingtype.

We worked with the interior design team in the design of the premium studios on the 10th floor, which command stunningviewsacrossBristolandtheincreaseinspecificationtotheseroomsallowsUnitetochargeapremium for these rooms.

PhoenixCourtwasthefirstmajorbuildingtobecompletedaspartoftheCabotCircusdevelopment.

Phoenix Court

Client: Unite

Location: Bristol

Size: 277bedrooms

Mix:Clusterflats,studios

Construction type: Modular

Total GIA:8,405sq.m(student)391sq.m(commercial)

Project duration:27months

Construction Period:54weeks

Project value:£10m

Planning authority:BristolCityCouncil

Main contractor: CarillionPLC

StrideTreglownwasapproachedbyVincitoassisttheminthedevelopmentofthis1,396bedschemeaspartofaDesignandBuildContract.

Theexteriorsofthebuildingsaredesignedasamixtureofbrickworkandrenderplanesona“metsec”metal framing system and the whole site is extensively landscaped.

Theseventeenfivestoreyblocksinbrick,renderandmetal cladding are located across a landscaped campus withtheirownsocialhubbuilding.Theapparentlyhaphazardarrangementofthebuildingsonthissitehasinfactbeencarefullyarrangedtopreventoverlookingbetweentheroomsandreducetheapparentdensityof this student housing scheme and its impact on the surroundingneighbourhood.

Ahighquality,hardandsoftlandscapeschemefurtherenhancesthespacesbetweentheblocks.WorkingdirectlywithHillingdonBoroughCouncilplanningconditions were quickly discharged

Asthedesignbuildcontractor’sarchitectsweparticipatedinthedevelopmentoftheprefabricatedconstruction solution which ensured that the whole projectwasdeliveredin89weeks,threeandahalfmonths ahead of programme.

Thehybridconstructionmethodemployedonthisprojectconsistedof“twinwall”precastconcretepanelsandprecastfloorunits(whichareexposedwithinthebedrooms)andpanellisedlightweightsteelendwalls.Carefulco-ordinationwasrequiredtoensuretoleranceswere met and services correctly located.

Brunel University

Client: BrunelUniversity

Location: Uxbridge,Middlesex

Size: 1396beds

Accommodation:Clusterflats,studios,married quarters and staff flats

Construction type: Precast concrete panels “twinwall”

Total GIA:35,000sq.m

Project duration:22months

Construction Period:75weeks

Project value:£54m

Planning authority:LondonBoroughofHillingdon

Main contractor: VinciConstructionUK

ThisprojectissituatedintheheartofLondon,onasiteboundedbytheA1trunkroadandtheeastcoastrailwaymainline.Asaconsequencethesiteisblightedbynoiseand air pollution.

Thebrickcladelevationsformdeeprevealstothewindowstoaccommodatebespoketripleglazingandventilationshafts.Thepublicfacadesareintendedtobedurableandsetahighstandardforfuturedevelopmentsin the area.

Theurbandesignbriefforthesitesetprescriptiveparametersforthebuildingfootprintandmassing.Allour skills and experience were required to develop an efficient solution that provided the optimum mix

andnumberofbedstosatisfytheclient’sbriefwhilstremainingfinanciallyviable.

Thedesignmakesfulluseofmodularconstruction,self-finished permanent formwork and other off-site manufacturing techniques to reduce deliveries and accelerateconstruction.Afireengineeringsolutionhasenabledtraveldistancestobeincreased,reducingthenumberofescapestairsrequired.

ABREEAMratingof‘Excellent’hasbeenachievedatdesignstagewith20%onsiterenewableenergygenerationalsodesignedintothescheme.Greenroofsareprovidedacrossthenewbuildingtoenhancetheoutlookoftheadjoiningsocialhousing.

301 Holloway Road

Client: Unite

Location: Islington,London

Size: 322beds

Accommodation:Clusterflatsandstudios

Construction type: Modular

Total GIA:9,054sq.m(Student)459sq.m(Commercial)

Project duration:35months

Construction Period:65weeks

Project value:£20m

Planning authority:LondonBoroughofIslington

Main contractor: WoolfLtd.

Fourstoreysofstudentaccommodationhavebeenconstructedaboveanewtwostoreyprimaryschoolwhichwasfundedbythisnewairrightsdevelopment.

Planningpermissionfortheschemehadbeenreceivedbeforeourappointmentbutanumberofchangeswererequiredtomaketheschemeviable;extensivedialoguewiththelocalauthorityenabledtheconstructiontoproceedonprogramme.ABREEAMratingof“Good”was set as a target.

PartneringwiththedesignbuildcontractorandUnite’sfactory,allowedafasttrack64weekprogrammeforthestudentroomswiththeschoolelementoftheprojecthandedoverjustonemonthlater.

Reconcilingthestructuralgriddictatedbytheschool’sspatial requirements with the demands of volumetric bedroommodules,requiredadeepconcretetransferstructurewhichcreatedazoneforthecollectionofdrainagerunstoverylimitednumbersofdropsthroughtheschoolitself.Thisrequireddetailedco-ordinationand integration of architectural, structural and services disciplines to achieve a successful outcome.

Somerset Court

Client: Unite

Location: CentralLondon

Size: 168beds

Accommodation:Clusterflats

Construction type: Modular/concreteframe

Construction Period:56weeks

Project value:£10.2m

Planning authority:LondonBoroughofCamden

Main contractor: MansellConstructionServicesLtd

Theconversionoftheformer1960sofficeblockintostudent accommodation represented the client’s first foray into this market. We worked closely with them inthedesignofthestudiolayouts,bathroompodspecification, and extensive common areas facilities which sets this development apart from other providers in thearea.Workingwithourinteriorsstudio,wewereabletoproducebothhanddrawnandCGIvisualisationofthe key areas to allow the client to visualise the finished article.

Working with our client we developed a new approach tocommunalareadesign.Thegamesarea,quietstudyrooms, reading area, cinema , gym and main tv lounge areallvibrantandwelcomingwithdesignsinformedbythe trends in the hotel sector.

Partofthebuildingislocatedwithinaconservationareaand as such, the design of the elevations needed to

beinkeepingwithsurroundingarea.Pre-applicationdiscussionswithBristolCityCounciladvocatedourapproach in adopting a respectful response to the elevationofthebuildingfacingontoKingSquarewhilstamore contemporary use of the same materials are used elsewhere.

Massingandelevationstudieswereproduced,demonstratingtoBristolCityCouncilthatanadditionalfloor’sworthofaccommodationcouldbeprovidedwhilstnotbeingdetrimentaltothesurroundingarea.Thisprovidedtheclientwithanadditional38studios.

Usinganexistingbuildingpresentsaseriesofdesignandconstructionchallenges.Integratingthestudiolayouts with the existing structure has meant that no two studios are identical, which provides a unique user experience in each.

King Square Studios

Client: TheHomesPartnership

Location: Bristol

Size: 243beds

Accommodation:Studios

Construction type: Refurbishment

Total GIA:8,118sq.m(student)538sq.m(commercial)

Project duration:26months

Construction Period:57weeks

Project value:£8.8m

Planning authority:BristolCityCouncil

Main contractor: BAM

ThedevelopmentisthefirstphaseofnewstudentresidentialaccommodationplannedbyKeeleUniversityas part of its long term halls provision strategy on campus.ItisfundedbythesaleanddevelopmentofUniversityland(HawthornsHall),whichcurrentlyhousesoff-campusstudentresidences.Theschemereplaces that accommodation, a large restaurant and management facility.

Despitebeingdesignedforadeveloperaspartofacompetitive dialogue process, our approach focussed ontheUniversity’sneedsandaspirationsforthedevelopment and the campus as a whole. We produced masterplan sketches for the campus as part of the bidwhichwillbenecessarytosupporttheplanningapplications.

Theschemeisentirelyselfcatered,withcommunalclustersinsizesofsixandeightbedrooms.Therearealsoanumberofresidenttutorflatsintegratedintoeachblock.

Thebespokefurnituredesignallowseasyre-configurationofeachroomtoconferencemode.TheschemewillmeetQualityinTourism3starstandards.ItwillsignificantlyincreasethequalityoftheUniversity’sconference offer.

TheUniversityhasveryhighsustainableaspirationsforthisprojectandtheschemeachievedaBREEAM‘excellent’ratingatpre-assessment.Thecampusisundertakinganinnovativerenewableenergygenerationprogramme which the scheme makes use of.

SubmittedOctober2010,anticipatingadecisioninSpring2011.

Keele University Student Residences

Client: Keele-SeddonLtd

Location: Keele,Staffordshire

Size: 450beds

Mix:Selfcateredclustersof6and8

Construction type: Traditional

Total GIA:13,500sq.m

Project duration:5years

Construction Period:3x52weekphases

Project value:£17m

Planning authority:NewcastleUnderLymeBoroughCouncil

Main contractor: JSSeddon

Practice Profile

Wefocusourattentiononbeinganextensionofourclient’steam,ensuringweunderstandobjectives,deadlines,budget,aspirations,vision,cultureandneed.Thisenablesustomakeatangibledifferenceandsupportasustainablefuture.

Ourpracticeisa‘Top20’firmwithaninternationalscope.Ourdesignisawardwinning.Ourapproachisinspirational and our commitment to good design and good client care is well respected.

We offer a comprehensive range of complementary services,enablingourclientstoselectwhattheyneedwhen they need it, or rely on us to deliver a scheme from feasibility,throughtodesign,planning,interiordesignandprojectmanagement.

Wecontinuetoinvestheavilyinourbusiness,ensuringthat we have the right people and the right tools, whilst alsohavinganongoingcommitmenttoCorporateSocialResponsibility,‘InvestorsinPeople’andsustainingourISO9001&ISO14001accreditation.WealsohaveISO18001IMSHealthandSafetyaccreditation.

Ourvisionistocontinuedevelopingourbusiness,ourideas, our knowledge and our success, always adding valuebydeliveringmore.

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Stride Treglown has a reputation for delivering innovative, expert and sustainable design, together with a range of complementary services that add real value.

Complementary services • TownplanningandMasterplanning

• LandscapeArchitecture

• BREEAMAssessments

• InteriorandGraphicdesign

• BuildingSurveying

• AccessandInclusionConsultancy

• ProjectManagementandCDM

We offer a comprehensive range of complementary services, including -

• TownplanningandMasterplanning• LandscapeArchitecture• BREEAMAssessments• InteriorandGraphicdesign• BuildingSurveying• AccessandInclusionConsultancy• ProjectManagementandCDM

AlsoavailablefromStrideTreglownaredetailsofourexperience in the following sectors -

• Defence• Healthcare• Hotels• Industrial• Leisure• Office• PublicandCommunity• RegenerationandSustainability• Residential• Retail• Schools• TownPlanning,LandscapeandUrbanDesign• Universities

Complementary services Sector experience

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