Friday, 7 September 2012

University of Hertfordshire

Willmore Iles are pleased to be part of the Uliving team selected as preferred bidder for the University of Hertfordshire College Lane Residences Project.  The scheme involves the construction of over 2,500 rooms on campus over a three year programme.  The scheme will be a 'Ture Zero Carbon' development with a biomass gasification CHP plant providing all heating and power requirements.   A planning application is being prepared for submission in Autumn 2012.

University of Exeter

Following the successful handover of Birks Hall in September 2011, the second phase at the University of Exeter has now been completed and the two remaining sites at Lafrowda and Duryard were handed over in the last week of August 2012.

This marks the completion of the Exeter residences project that began back in 2008. With over 1900 student rooms, regional offices and student services housed in 19 buildings over three sites, this is the longest running project that we have been involved with, from planning through to completion.

We will put up some photos very soon so watch this space!


Blog? We have a blog? Oh yeah, better update that!

After realising that "Merry Christmas 2011" probably wasn't appropriate as the first thing people saw when they clicked on our blog (in early September 2012), it's fallen on my shoulders to produce an update.

Elmgrove Library, Portsmouth




Completed in August, this project involved the conversion of an existing library and office into purpose designed and managed student accommodation arranged as five flats. Much of the work was internal, however the existing tired facade was revamped as part of the b works. The photos above show the front elevation as it was, and as it is now.

Greenfield Crescent

The conversion and refurbishment of a pair of previously vacant semi-detached Victorian villas in the heart of the Calthorpe Estate in Edgbaston has now successfully been returned to valuable use.   The modern, light touch refurbishment provides a mix of residential student flats, showcasing the existing character of the villas.  The 30 bedrooms are fully let for this academic year and we wish Calthorpe Estate every success with their latest venture