Two strikingly designed, high-quality student residences opened recently in Manchester and London.

Developed by Alumno, each provides much-needed accommodation for students in both areas, freeing up housing for local residents. The London development, Bermondsey Spa, was designed by Greenaway Architects, whose work was singled out for particular praise by Southward Council, and built by HG construction. It provides fully integrated facilities for 143 students, featuring high-quality rooms with shared amenities, including a basement cinema lounge, study room and community area.

The other building is the nine-storey Church Inn building in Manchester and was designed by Carson & Partners and built by GMI Construction Group. Located close to major arterial road The Mancunian Way, it features 62 studio apartments, along with a communal area, rooftop terrace, office and storage space for 16 bikes.