Stylish student living at Belfast’s Nelson Place
Metal Technology’s high-performance, architectural glazing products have been used in the exceptional Nelson Place – Belfast’s largest, purpose built student accommodation scheme to date.
Designed by Fletcher Joseph Associates and delivered by GRAHAM Building on behalf of Greystar and Lacuna Developments, Nelson Place is an impressive 12-storey residential project located close to the Ulster University and provides a fantastic living and social environment. The prestigious student accommodation scheme offers 774 luxury en-suite and studio rooms and includes a sky lounge with panoramic city views, a bookable hosting kitchen for dinner parties, study rooms, a cinema room, a games room and even a rooftop running track!
Student Roost’s Nelson Place property was designed to meet the current building standards and is an exemplar Purpose Built Managed Student Accommodation (PBMSA) scheme that incorporates a zero-carbon energy strategy and high-performance building envelope. The 245,000 sq ft student residence delivers a BREEAM Very Good and EPC ‘A’ rating and in 2024, gained a Gold Green Apple Environment Award. Lacuna Developments also picked up Commercial Development of the Year for Nelson Place at the Belfast Telegraph Property Awards 2024.
Metal Technology’s architectural glazing systems were specified for the project and installed by approved fabricator, Turkington Windows and Conservatories, delivering the necessary thermal requirements (a u-value of 1.4w/m2k) across the built glazed façade and onerous acoustic performance due to its city centre location and nearby motorway.
Nelson Place welcomed students in September 2024, bringing much needed, high quality student accommodation to Belfast – a very rewarding project to have been involved in.
