Summary:
- Firethorn has appointed HG Construction to deliver a 204-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Hackney Wick, with 35% of the units designated as affordable housing and completion targeted for the 2027/28 academic year.
- The project integrates sustainable design aiming for a BREEAM “Excellent” rating and preserves the historic 1902 brick chimney from the former Broadwood piano factory, while providing extensive amenities and approximately 1,400 sq. m. of affordable workspace to support the local creative industry.
- This Hackney Wick scheme marks Firethorn’s third PBSA development, expanding its portfolio across key UK university cities, alongside ongoing projects in Stratford, Edinburgh, and a large-scale hostel in Dublin.
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