The Pickstock Group will open the doors to Saltwater Place in Plymouth, this September.

Saltwater Place is a 348 room, modular student accommodation scheme located in the heart of the city, and is a striking addition to the city’s modern architecture.

The scheme was developed and delivered drawing from all areas of The Pickstock Group’s expertise, from land acquisition and planning, to its in-house construction teams.

The scheme is spread across two buildings, the largest of the two at 13 storeys high is a modular building, delivered by the Group’s offsite building solutions company, Elements Europe.

Elements Europe manufactured, delivered and installed 349 Room Modules in total to the 13 storey block, as well as 60 Bathroom Pods to the smaller of the two blocks which stands at 10 storeys high and was built traditionally.

“The accommodation provides students with modern, comfortable accommodation in a fantastic location, it is a significant addition to the city’s student community and we look forward to welcoming them in September” commented Kate Pickstock, Development Surveyor at The Pickstock Group.

The Pickstock Group will now manage its asset with renowned student operator Homes for Students managing the site.

“We are so excited to work alongside The Pickstock Group to bring Saltwater Place to life in time for the new academic year. Saltwater Place brings something fresh to the student accommodation scene in Plymouth and with its modern design and great location, we’re confident it will be a much sought-after place to live for students choosing to study in the city this year.” Commented Graham Rogers, Managing Director at Homes for Students.

Construction is now complete on the £208.6 million Paddington Basin Masterplan development located next to Paddington Rail Station.

The development features a 373 latest generation Premier Inn Hotel, a 249 bedroom Wilde by StayCity aparthotel, a 240 cover Bar +Block restaurant and a six story, 27,000sq.ft educational facility which will operate as the sixth form  for the nearby Marlyebone Boy’s school.

The mixed-use project which was led by developer Concierge 3-  a consortium of The Pickstock Group, BSW Land & Property and Staycity, and funded by M&G Real Estate has been constructed by UK design and build contractor McAleer & Rushe. The BREEAM Excellent development was designed by Powell Dobson Architects and delivered by White Ink Architects.

“We are delighted to reach completion of this significant mixed-use complex in a fantastic location which will be realised further with the upcoming opening of the Elizabeth Line” commented Kate Pickstock Development Surveyor for The Pickstock Group.

“We would like to thank our partners and the construction teams that have brought this development to completion in what has been a challenging environment to deliver in” added Kate.

The area has seen significant investment in recent years and this mixed-use development which offers more than one accommodation option and additional leisure facilities will be an important addition to the business and leisure district of the Paddington Basin area.

Mark Elliott, Contracts Director at McAleer & Rushe, said: “We are delighted to have completed the construction of this very significant and complex development which will leave a lasting legacy on the Paddington Basin. The close collaborative working between our team, Concierge 3 and all stakeholders has been a hallmark of the project’s success delivering an impressive mixed-use development. We would like to thank the McAleer & Rushe team, our design team, subcontractors and supply chain who have all been instrumental in the project’s completion.”

Paddington Basin’s hotel, which is being led by developer Concierge 3, a consortium of BSW Land & Property, StayCity and The Pickstock Group working with contractors McAleer & Rushe has reached topping out at its 19th floor.

The hotel is set to open in summer 2021 and is a unique two-pack hotel, bringing 393 Premier Inn beds as well as 249 StayCity ApartHotel rooms under one roof, a hospitality model that is being seen more and more in cities across the UK for its clear benefits. This type of hotel attracts different target demographics and it’s also more cost effective for hoteliers by maximising the resources under one roof whilst minimising costs for the owners and developers.

The hotel is perfectly located for the future launch of the Elizabeth Line and is part of the larger Paddington Basin Masterplan which will see the area regenerated to grow the area as a business and leisure hub.

“We are really pleased to have reached the topping out stage of the build in these challenging times, and this is thanks to the team’s commitment to the project” commented Kate Pickstock, Development Surveyor at The Pickstock Group.