Alumno are pleased to be working with Stallan Brand architects on this scheme. It has been very much highlighted in the news that there is a lack of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Glasgow. Students were even handing out flyers to warn prospective students at open days to avoid studying in Glasgow because of this problem.

Hopefully Alumnos` new proposed scheme at the corner of St George Street and Grant Street can help to ease this problem and free up other housing for families.

The site is on the edge of and within Woodside Conservation area. The main contractors Clark Contracts, who are now on site will therefore be using traditional masonry, quality fenestration and keeping the building to an appropriate scale. The site is currently clear of the previous premises, which were used as a car showroom

A new PBSA will be built on the site with a lively ground floor layout using a shopfront style. Students will have the use of a ground floor common room, as well as a 6th floor private dining, study and lounge spaces which overlook the city of Glasgow. To the rear of the development will be two distinct courtyard spaces, one hard landscaped terrace, as well as a more private and relaxed soft landscaped garden. Within the 6 storey building will be 262 rooms, made up of 4 and 5 room cluster flats, as well as a selection of studio rooms.

It is hoped the influx of students will be welcomed as a financial and social benefit to the community. Alumno are working with the funder Henderson Park on this and it`s Edinburgh project at Jocks Lodge.