Historic Sheffield Building To Be Redeveloped For Student Housing

The iconic Park Hill flats in Sheffield are set to be transformed into new accommodation for 356 student residents.

This £20 million project marks Phase 3 of the redevelopment programme at Park Hill.

Alumno is leading the project, with Kier appointed to deliver the work, which includes 74 unique townhouse style units alongside further new commercial space for use by residents and the local community.

Local practice Whittam Cox Architects helped develop the proposals to offer a range of living space in a format new to the student accommodation sector.


Interior designer Ben Kelly Design (BKD) and Brinkworth Design worked on the scheme, with proposals also undergoing extensive consultation with local stakeholders, Heritage England and students from Sheffield Hallam University (SHU).

Alumno is undertaking a thorough and sensitive refurbishment approach to ensure the historic character of the building is respected, including restoring the numerous bespoke mosaic panels across the block. The proposals will add a distinct yet complementary new neighbourhood to Sheffield and will build on the work Urban Splash has already achieved in reinvigorating Park Hill and making it a benchmark in regeneration and urban renewal.

The project is due to be completed in Autumn 2020.

(CM/JG)