Holborn Viaduct, London
Project Description
In the heart of the City of London, the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation development will deliver 669 bedrooms across 12 storeys plus 2 storey basement, with over 35% allocated as affordable accommodation and 64 rooms as wheelchair accessible.
Delivering a high-quality space for student interaction, students will have access to a wealth of generous amenities including an on-site cafe/bar, cinema room, music rooms, games area, gym and external roof terraces. The project will also deliver public realm improvements, including a new viaduct connecting Holborn Viaduct and Snow Hill, as well as a gateway to the new Museum of London at Smithfield Market near to Farringdon Station.
Students will also benefit from access to local public transport and 494 long-term and 32 short stay cycle parking spaces, of which 5% will be accessible for adapted cycles.
The Site
The site is located directly opposite to the Holborn Viaduct entrance to City Thameslink Station, a a few minutes’ walk from The London School of Economics and Political Science, and is within close proximity of several universities Kings College London and Queen Mary University of London.
Targeting a BREEAM Excellent rating, the development has been designed to be climate resilient, including urban greening and water saving measures, with the aim of reducing operational carbon emissions. The Building also comprises of various pre-fabricated elements, including a Unitised Façade and bathroom pods.
The scheme will provide amenity space for the local community, housing a mix of cultural and affordable workspace for creative businesses in partnership with the Creative Land Trust (CLT), and free public access to a roof terrace offering views across the east of the city towards St Paul’s Cathedral, which is only five minutes walk from the site.
