UK student accommodation provider Unite Students is investing £185 mln (€215 mln) in a new eco-conscious project in London's vibrant Stratford district.
Standing tall at 36 stories, Hawthorne House will offer 719 modern student beds alongside an integrated sixth-form academy, the London Academy of Excellence, occupying eight floors for the next 35 years.
The development is a champion of sustainability, embracing a "fabric first" approach that prioritizes energy efficiency throughout its design by air tightness and solar gain.
The introduction of carbon-saving technologies into the build will save 9,770 tonnes of embodied carbon over the lifetime of the building, exceeding even the ambitious RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge targets.
Tom Brewerton, group development director at Unite Students, said: ‘Unite Students is leading the purpose-built student accommodation sector in London and Hawthorne House will be a unique offering in the capital. Our rental offer remains very competitive when compared to alternative forms of student accommodation and we are confident our fixed-price, all-inclusive rent provides real value for money for our customers. Hawthorne House will offer high-quality bedrooms, social and study areas, and will be home to a sixth form academy.’
Hawthorne House is replacing the Jubilee House office block and will open for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Unite Students acquired the prime Farthingale Walk site earlier this year for £73 mln (€85 mln), and construction is entrusted to RG Group.
