LIBRARY LOFTS, EXETER

Project began: July 2014
Project completed: October 2015
Contract value: £2.1 million

The Old Library is a listed building in a prime location in Exeter. We carried out the full internal renovation of the building, transforming it from a basic structure into a luxury 61-bed student complex.

We redesigned 44 apartments from scratch into both one bed flats and two bed flats with mezzanine floors, completing all of the internal fittings and fixtures. This included the bathrooms, kitchens and appliances and all bedroom furniture. We also provided a full M&E file (mechanical and electrical file) which contained all certificates and contractor information which is required for health and safety purposes.

"The best way to describe the guys at URBN is, proactive, positive and thorough. They are dedicated to providing a high level of service and are very customer orientated.

One thing we noticed is how good they are at communicating with the client, they explained each process of the job clearly and kept us in the know at all times. If there were ever any issue they dealt with them quickly and efficiently – they really knew the job.

I would never have any problems recommending them to other companies, they are a great team to work with."

Angela Kelly Collegiate

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Construction & Refurbishment Projects

GLENTHORNE ROAD
EXETER

Project began: April 2020 Estimated Completion: July 2021 Value £13.1m New build student accommodation. 227 bedrooms spread over four separate buildings to include off site manufactured bathroom pods, communal spaces including reception area, common room, study areas, games room and gym. Scheme incorporates large bike storage and extensive landscaping.
ST MARY’S HOSPITAL
BRISTOL

Project began: January 2020 Estimated Completion: 2021 Value £11.7m Construction of student accommodation in three new buildings and refurbishment of a five storey former private hospital building. 153 bedrooms, communal spaces including gym, laundry, cinema room games room and study areas.
WILDERNESS ROAD

Project began: April 2020 Estimated Completion: March 2021 Value £1.2m Four new build, high spec semi-detached houses for a private client, in Mannamead.
ST MARGARET’S
RESIDENCES

Commence July 2019 Complete September 2021 Value £10.5m Refurbishment of former grade II listed private school buildings into luxury apartments, all being constructed to the highest specification and thermal performance to achieve EPC A or B. Also includes two new buildings, plus extensive landscaping. The scheme includes a centralised ground source heat pump heating system, […]
STRONGMAN’S YARD,
FALMOUTH

Project began: January 2019 Estimated Completion: July 2020 Value £7.1m New build student accommodation, 138 bedrooms built across three separate buildings including gym, laundry and communal spaces.
DONKEY SANCTUARY,
SIDMOUTH

Project began: January 2019 Estimated completion: July 2019 Contract value: £1M As part of our work at The Donkey Sanctuary, Devon, we undertook the redevelopment of three existing shelters, the creation of a new shelter and on-site drainage works to improve living conditions for the sanctuary’s residents.

Internal Fit-out Projects

STRONGMAN’S YARD,
FALMOUTH

Project began: January 2019 Estimated Completion: July 2020 Value £7.1m New build student accommodation, 138 bedrooms built across three separate buildings including gym, laundry and communal spaces.
CATHEDRAL
VIEW, EXETER

Project began: Summer 2017 Completed: September 2018 Contract value: £1.7M Our renovation of the Grade II listed building included the creation of seven luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments for Burrington Estates. The Penthouse apartment was specifically designed to highlight the original features, like the vaulted ceiling and exposed framework. We completed the restoration of […]
THE BARN, EXETER

Project began: June 2017 Completed: August 2018 Contract value: £7.6 million The Barn is a 150 student bedroom block in Exeter. The building consists of a superstructure framing across seven floors. To assist with early sales for the development, we created a fully complete marketing suite with studio room, cluster bedroom, cluster kitchen/living room and […]
DEAN CLARKE HOUSE
EXETER

Project began: July 2014 Project completed: December 2016 Contract value: £2.5M This grade 2 listed building, formerly the Devon & Exeter hospital building was converted as a mixed use development incorporating office space and higher end residential apartments, as well as high end student accommodation. URBN were appointed to take over the redevelopment works from […]
BONHAY ROAD, EXETER

Project began: April 2015 Completion date: August 2017 Contract value: £6.6 million We were employed on a design and build contract to build three modern blocks on Bonhay Road to accommodate 150 students of the University of Exeter. The four-storey buildings are comprised of shared student flats set round a communal courtyard area, and there […]
THE SHIP, PLYMOUTH

Project began: September 2016 Completed: February 2017 Contract value: £2.5M The iconic Ship building in Plymouth has laid dormant for 6 years but this huge development will once again see the building occupied and become a thriving part of the Plymouth community, providing 800 new jobs to the city. Once completed, the building will house […]