THE BRIEF
When Bricross Developments secured a prestigious site on the Nottingham Canal waterfront to build student accommodation, MAS Architecture and Atomic Interiors were the ideal choice to create an eye-catching and stylish building that would offer high quality contemporary student living.
The team was briefed to design a characterful building complex that was sympathetic to the local architecture. A luxury interior would include modern conveniences with peaceful living quarters and energetic communal spaces that could effortlessly stand up to the demands of student life.
Client: Bricross Developments
Archtect: MAS Architecture
Sector: Student Living
Area: 690m2
The above image features Colorado from our LooseLay range.
THE CONCEPT
The narrow waterfront site with its curved canalside frontage suggested a building shape and form inspired by narrow boats. The buildings feature overhanging roofs elaborated with top floor set back which refers to the cabin on a narrow boat.
Sharon Walker from Atomic Interiors explained: “The luxury interior was designed with comfort and quality in mind to create contemporary and stylish student accommodation.”
An airy grey colour scheme has been used throughout the private and communal spaces for a modern industrial style that maximises light and sense of space. Materials were chosen to fit in with these aesthetics but also for durable, easy clean finishes to provide reassuringly high levels of hygiene.
Bright concrete look with Colorado from our LooseLay range.
THE LOOK
In the communal living space, the industrial styling and oversized canalside artwork links the building to the locality and its history. Bringing the look of a sealed concrete floor but with the comfort, acoustics and hygiene of luxury vinyl, Colorado from the LooseLay range offers a practical flooring that is quiet underfoot, waterproof and forgiving of spills and scrapes. If required, tiles can be individually lifted and replaced for quick and simple repairs.
The 66 studio apartments have been designed with comfort and quality in mind. The neutral grey colour scheme and large windows that allow natural light to flood in are complemented by Baltic Limed Oak from the rigid core range which introduces the warm tones and interesting grain details of Danish oak. With superior acoustic benefits, this flooring reduces sound transfer to the floor below by 21dB, helping to support a quiet environment.
The above image features Baltic Limed Oak from our rigid core rane.
Jacquelynn Davies at Bricross Developments said: “To create the luxurious contemporary style we were after it was key that materials offered a timeless style and hard wearing surface yet also came within a certain price point. Sustainability is a key concern so selecting products with a long life has helped us reduce the environmental impact of the building.”