PBSA Design

Architectural design for the development has been led by Chapman Taylor.

The scheme has been designed to maximise its waterfront location while creating a welcoming and secure environment for residents. The buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, creating shared outdoor spaces that connect the different accommodation blocks and communal facilities.

A key feature of the scheme is the active ground floor, which faces the surrounding streets, courtyard and waterside. The ground floor will include a highly visible reception space designed to enhance security for residents and visitors while maintaining views through the building toward the harbour.

High-quality amenity spaces are now a key part of successful PBSA developments, helping create environments where students can study, socialise and relax outside of their private rooms.

Thoughtful interior design and carefully selected FF&E play an important role in shaping these spaces, creating environments that are both functional and visually engaging. The Avon Street scheme brings together a collaborative team of architects, designers and construction specialists to deliver a development that balances strong architectural design with well-considered communal interiors.

Amenities and Student Experience

The development will provide a wide range of shared facilities designed to support student life alongside the 447 student bedrooms across the three accommodation buildings.

These include:

• Reception and entrance areas

• Shared lounges and social spaces

• Study rooms and quiet working areas

• Games and relaxation areas

• Laundry facilities

• Extensive communal amenity spaces

• A standalone amenity hub building

• Landscaped courtyard and outdoor communal areas

Communal spaces are a defining feature of modern PBSA developments, creating environments where students can socialise, study and relax while supporting a strong sense of community within the building.

Sustainability and Development Standards

The development is targeting a BREEAM Excellent sustainability rating, reflecting the growing focus on environmental performance within modern purpose-built student accommodation developments in the UK.

The scheme has also secured Gateway 2 approval under the Building Safety Act 2022, a key regulatory milestone required before construction can proceed on higher-risk residential buildings.

The project is currently under construction, with completion expected ahead of the 2026 academic year.

The Development Team

The Avon Street PBSA development in Bristol brings together a number of experienced partners across the property, design and construction sectors.

The project is being delivered as a joint venture between Host Student Housing and Corebridge Real Estate Investors.

Host, a specialist PBSA operator, will manage the 447-bed student accommodation scheme once construction is complete.

Architectural design for the development has been led by Chapman Taylor.

Construction of the development is being led by GMI Construction Group, with the project reaching a key milestone when the buildings topped out in October 2025.

Inspired Projects are responsible for the design of several communal amenity spaces within the scheme, including reception areas and the standalone amenity hub.

Inspired Projects’ Role

Inspired Projects has over 20 years’ experience working across the PBSA sector, delivering design, refurbishment and fit-out projects throughout the UK. Alongside its sister companies Ametros and TSS, the wider group offers a full range of services supporting PBSA developments from concept through to delivery and ongoing operational support.

Inspired Projects are responsible for the design and fit-out of several communal areas within the development, helping transform shared spaces into welcoming environments for students.

The interior design for the amenity spaces, reception areas and standalone amenity hub has been developed by Maryann Cooper of Inspired Projects, with a focus on creating modern, functional interiors that support both study and social interaction.

The Avon Street project reflects Inspired Projects’ ongoing involvement in major PBSA developments across the UK, working alongside developers, architects and contractors to deliver high-quality communal environments within modern student accommodation schemes.

Supporting Bristol’s Growing Student Population

As Bristol continues to grow as a major university city, developments such as the Avon Street PBSA Bristol project play an important role in delivering high-quality student accommodation while supporting the wider Temple Quarter regeneration.

With construction progressing well, the scheme will become a key addition to Bristol’s evolving student living landscape ahead of the 2026 academic year.