Burley Road, Leeds
Burley Road is a massive student accommodation scheme generating 981 bedrooms of standard, deluxe and disabled specification including street level leisure and social spaces.
A thirteen storey post tensioned concrete building with stimulating modern treatments to the façade includes distinctive, multi coloured, powder coated aluminium ‘fins’ which deliberately interrupt the mass of the structure.
Cedar boarding and zinc replica cladding stand out against the light coloured facing brickwork dominating the upper section of the elevations, whilst the lower portions have dark slate and stone treatments.
The continuous four sided structure is perforated by huge apertures giving light and access to the landscaped central courtyard, providing a haven for students to visit.
Project Team
Client: Leeds One Limited
Architect: Jefferson Sheard
Engineer: WSP
PQS: Capita Symonds
Project Manager: Opal
Form of Contract: JCT Contractor Design
Contract Period: 83 weeks
Value: £28.4m
