Clark Contracts has been appointed to complete the design and build of a new £30m, 273-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Osborne Street in Glasgow for Ambassador Group.
A sod-cutting ceremony to mark the start of works took place on 9 April 2025, attended by Ahsan Afzal and Grant Millar from Ambassador Group, Alan Tang, Group CEO and Executive Director from funder Far East Orchard (FEOR), members of the design team, and Clark Contracts project team, including Director Michael Scanlan and Operations Director Danny McKibbens.
“This is a significant milestone for us at Far East Orchard, as the Osborne Street project is the first development project undertaken by the private student accommodation development fund which we established in August 2024.
“We’re excited to be working alongside Ambassador Group and Clark Contracts’ team, and we look forward to creating a space that supports students and adds value to the local community. “
Alan Tang, Group CEO and Executive Director, FEOR
Ambassador Group’s new Osborne Street development is situated directly in the heart of Glasgow city centre in the Trongate area and will consist of an 11-storey building to provide a total of 273 rooms, that incorporates state-of-the-art resident amenities including a student lounge, gymnasium and large south facing terrace with views over the River Clyde.
“We are delighted to finally commence development of our first student accommodation scheme with our partners FEOR. We look forward to working with the Clark Contracts team in delivering this scheme which will provide much needed beds for Glasgow.”
Ahsan Afzal, Head of Development – Nova Living, Ambassador Group
The Osborne Street PBSA scheme is the first for Ambassador Group’s Nova Living concept which is set to enter a new space in the market with a strong focus on sustainable, connected living within a high-quality, thoughtful, community focused residential environment.
The concept is set to bring innovation to the living experience of city dwellers, putting sustainability and wellbeing at the forefront.
“It is fantastic for us to be working on another student accommodation project in Glasgow, having delivered over 1,400 beds in recent years.
“We look forward to working collaboratively with Ambassador Group, Far East Orchard, and the design team to deliver this project and seeing the building take shape over the coming months.”
Michael Scanlan, Director, Clark Contracts
The design team for the Osborne Street scheme includes Gardiner & Theobald, Mosaic Architecture + Design, Blyth & Blyth and Troup Bywaters & Anders.
