GRAHAM Investment Projects has secured planning consent from Glasgow City Council to deliver a 410-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in the city’s Anderston area.
Representing a £70 million investment, the complex at 138 Hydepark Street will transform a disused brownfield site into a 25-storey student residence, comprising a mix of 236 studio apartments and 174 cluster flats.
Amenities will include rooftop terraces, social lounges, group study areas, cinema and games rooms, karaoke and e-gaming spaces, a fitness studio and quiet study zones.
Designed by Cooper Cromar, the architecture draws inspiration from the Seagram Building in New York. The wider project team includes Iceni Projects as planning consultant and Etive Engineers as structural and civil engineers.
GRAHAM Construction will be lead contractor on the project, with construction starting later this year and completion anticipated in time for the 2028 academic year.
John McDonald, MD at GRAHAM Investment Projects, said, “Securing planning permission for this development is a key milestone in bringing forward much-needed, high-quality student accommodation in Glasgow. Transforming a disused brownfield site into a vibrant living environment is a clear example of how targeted investment can support both education and regeneration.
“Equally, this project reflects our strong confidence in the city’s future and we’re proud to play a role in helping to future-proof Glasgow as a global destination for education and innovation.”
