Summary:
- Freecity has begun construction on its second purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project, an $80 million, 117-unit, eight-storey development at Rockdale, Sydney, scheduled for completion in mid-2027 and designed by COX Architecture using volumetric modular construction (VMC).
- The developer’s strategy involves Space Labs Australia, a wholly owned modular integrator that manages design, compliance, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and installation, enabling project-specific manufacturing without maintaining a fixed factory, as demonstrated by the larger 528-bed Herring Road project.
- Rockdale is part of Freecity’s expanding PBSA pipeline alongside Macquarie Park and Forest Lodge developments, aiming to address Sydney’s rental market pressure by delivering high-quality student housing faster and more sustainably through VMC.
Original article:
https://builtoffsite.com.au/news/freecity-breaks-ground-on-second-vmc-student-housing-project/
