Developed over three phases, The Oaks is an exciting purpose-built student accommodation masterplan which opened in time for the start of the 2022/23 academic year.
Phase one of the project delivered 378 beds, in a five-floor development at the west side of the site. Phases two & three involved demolition of an existing two-storey commercial building and construction of three purpose-built student accommodation buildings housing a further 639 beds.
The mix of studios, en-suite cluster rooms, and social areas maximises the site’s potential and meets the needs of the local student population while retaining flexibility for the future. The accommodation will primarily be used by Warwick University and Coventry University students; however, the campus is also cleverly wrapped around The National Mathematics and Sciences College (NMSC) which is expanding into the Oaks 2 building.
The Oaks is situated within the Westwood Business Park, Coventry and just 1.1 km from The University of Warwick. Immediately to the north of the site is a leisure centre, playing fields and open space. The area to the west is a mix of residential and business space.
“Stace continue to provide a high quality of service to the ongoing development of phases two & three, The Oaks, in Coventry. Their team surpassed all expectations working along with other stakeholders and McLaren Construction in delivering the first phase at the Oaks which achieved practical completion during the original Covid-19 lockdown, the scheme still came in on time and budget, a great achievement to all involved.” – Bruce Ruddle, Development Director
Stace delivered Project Management, Employer’s Agent and CDM Advisor services for client McLaren Property.
