Client –Weston Partnerships/Vertex Living
Contract value – £2m
Building Type – Student Accommodation
No. Apartments – 138
No. Storeys – 5
No. Blocks – 1
System – UNisystemLB
Installation year – 2025
Development overview
British Offsite is working with Weston Partnerships and Vertex Living to deliver a 138-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Cambridge. Set within a single five-storey block, the project represents a £2m contract and will provide modern, secure, and comfortable homes for students.
The scheme is being built with the UNisystemLB light gauge steel system, designed for buildings for use in buildings of up to six storeys, with a maximum finished floor height of 18 metres. This advanced offsite solution allows for faster completions, ensuring students can move in on time for the new academic year. The precision-engineered panels offer long-term reliability, creating a robust, low-maintenance building that reduces future upkeep for operators.
By consolidating multiple trades into a single offsite-manufactured product, the project also benefits from faster envelope completion, reduced material waste, and improved health and safety on-site — delivering a sustainable, efficient, and high-quality outcome.
Superstructure
UNisystemLB designed for use in buildings of up to six storeys, with a maximum finished floor height of 18 metres.
BOSFitout
As part of the Orchard Park development, British Offsite are delivering a comprehensive pre-manufactured furniture and fitout package tailored specifically for student accommodation. This includes high-quality, durable, and space-efficient furniture solutions designed for heavy use, long-term durability, and easy installation.
The furniture package comprises a bed, integrated desk area, compact kitchen, and a freestanding wardrobe all designed for efficient, high-quality student living. The kitchenette module comes fully integrated with a hob, sink, fridge, microwave, and dishwasher.