Student accommodation provider Student Roost has completed Belfast’s largest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) building, Nelson Place. The scheme is ideal for students studying at any Belfast university.
The 12-storey building is set to welcome students in September 2024 and was delivered by GRAHAM alongside architect Fletcher Joseph Associates. Chartered surveyors Johnson Associates and civil engineering design consultancy Etive Consulting also completed the team.
Alongside 774 luxury en-suite and studio rooms now available to view in-person, Student Roost’s Nelson Place property is also home to Ulster University’s brand new, state-of-the-art sports centre and wellbeing facilities.
“We’re so pleased to have completed on Nelson Place, the largest student accommodation building in Belfast, which completes our student quarter in the city. Redefining what student living can be, Nelson Place is setting a new standard for the PBSA sector through its high-quality design, sports centre, 24/7 team members and a focus on resident wellbeing. All of the property’s features have been carefully curated to fundamentally support students’ physical and mental wellbeing, setting them up for success personally and academically.
“We look forward to welcoming our first residents in September and seeing this incredible building come to life with a new cohort of university students. Our 24/7 on-site team are committed to shaping an unrivalled experience for those who choose to stay with us.”
Anna Killough, Regional Operations Manager, Belfast, Student Roost
The sports centre and wellbeing facilities includes a spin studio, a gym with the latest Technogym machines, a dedicated cardio mezzanine, weights section, rooftop running track and a 600 sqm badminton hall. Nelson Place residents also have free access to the sporting hub throughout their tenancy, which aims to support the body and mind.
The rooftop running track will be used to host wellbeing events, such as sunrise yoga and lunchtime and after-class circuits led by Ulster University’s sporting experts.
The communal spaces include a sky lounge with panoramic views across Belfast, a cinema room, bookable hosting kitchen for dinner parties, study rooms and a games room, providing residents with a unique living experience which enhances both social and academic life.
Nelson Place is located across the road from Ulster University and part of Student Roost’s established student quarter in Belfast, the scheme is the accommodation provider’s fifth property in the capital.
“Working collaboratively with project partners, the team have delivered an impressive development. It will be a fantastic living and social environment for the students with wellness at its centre, but will also play a significant role in bridging the gap between supply and demand in Belfast for student accommodation.”
Gary Holmes, Regional Managing Director for GRAHAM’s Building North region
This news follows recent announcements made by Student Roost, including the acquisition of two PBSA sites in Manchester and Birmingham, and the huge achievement for the Accommodation Manager at Student Roost’s Hillfort House scheme, who received the ‘Hero of the Year’ award.
