Clarendon House Location City: Exeter, UK
High-quality Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) units in a key city centre gateway location.
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Key Info
- Includes:
- 297 Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) units, supported by extensive internal and external amenity provision, and a new Innovation Hub designed to connect students with local enterprise and enhance graduate retention in the city.
- Area:
- 10.000m2
- Status:
- Planning application submitted.
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A vibrant new student community
This transformative project has been developed through an extensive consultation process involving Exeter City Council, Historic England, and the wider public. The scheme includes a new landscaped public pedestrian route from the Triangle car park to Western Way, strengthened by improvements to pedestrian crossings and the surrounding public realm. The new building steps in height across the site, with the tallest element reaching 10 storeys, and has been carefully designed to respond to key views of Exeter Cathedral while contributing a strong, contemporary presence at a critical urban junction.
Design and architecture
The design adopts a landscape-led approach, providing a new green edge, a series of garden rooms, and a generous communal courtyard that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding civic context. The architecture is shaped by local character and uses a refined material palette and elevational hierarchy to create a visually coherent and engaging composition.
Sustainability is central to the proposal
Sustainability and flexibility are central to the proposal. The building targets BREEAM Excellent through high-performance envelope design and energy-efficient systems. Additionally, the modular accommodation layouts are designed to be adaptable, allowing future conversion to alternative residential uses.
The scheme supports the ongoing regeneration of Eastgate and helps meet Exeter’s growing housing needs.
Car free strategy
A total of 160 secure and accessible cycle parking spaces are proposed, and the development is car-free to support the city’s sustainable transport ambitions. The landscaping and biodiversity strategy ensures the retention and enhancement of greenery on-site, while new street trees and water management features contribute to a more climate-resilient urban environment.
