Merrion is a projects-based business, specialising in the UK beds market, across all sectors and tenancies.
Named after the founding project, this business is developing momentum with another student based scheme and three further bids on large scale projects.
The Merrion Project
This scheme replaces a poor-quality 1970s office block with specialist accommodation for 660 students. Offering a mix of apartments and studios, with retail space on the ground floor.
Simpson Haugh has compiled an impressive portfolio of award-winning projects since being founded in 1987. Simpson Haugh has the experience of designing and delivering a number of architecturally high-quality, award winning student residences, delivering over 2500 student bedrooms on city centre sites in Manchester, Newcastle and Coventry. Simpson Haugh’s portfolio also includes One Blackfriars, Dollar Bay and Chambers Wharf in London.
The Merrion Project is an elegant building that will provide an attractive focal point in a cluster of taller buildings. The building is part four, part 10 and part 32 storeys. A four-storey podium runs alongside Merrion Street. At the Briggate end, the building rises to 32 storeys, at the other end to 10 storeys. At its highest point, the building is 99.8 meters.
THE GLOBE WORKS PROJECT
Prime purpose built student accommodation (PBSA), with an impressive range of 520 high quality student bed spaces across a mix of Studio and Ensuite unit types and sizes, ranging from Standard to Deluxe Plus/Superior. Offering an enhanced student living experience complete with state-of-the-art amenities including student lounge, games area, four separate study rooms, café, cinema room, gym, launderette facilities, external courtyard with a dedicated sports area and bike storage.
This project signifies a considered and strategic investment in the UK Students Bed Market. Located in the heart of Birmingham, Globe Works is within walking distance of the City’s three universities and renowned shopping facilities. Birmingham, as the UK’s second largest University outside London, has experienced significant rental increases year on year since 2013, demonstrating a strong institutional demand for UK Purpose Built Student Accommodation and prime regional yields.