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Student residence

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about student residence

Project • By sauerbruch huttonUniversities

Federal University of Public Administration

On Friday, 3 July 2026, the campus of the Federal University of Public Administration in Rostock-Lichtenhagen was officially opened. It comprises an academic building and two residential blocks with a total gross floor area of 51,200 square metres. As the buildings are largely timber-frame or modular timber structures – most of which were prefabricated at a factory in Rostock and then assembled on site – the entire construction period took just 24 months. On the day of its opening, it will be the largest modular timber building in Europe. The new campus was built in the Lichtenhagen district of Rostock, one of five large-scale housing estates designed between the 1960s and 1980s, and now home to around 108,000 people. The unive... More

Project • By Jasper Sanders + PartnersStudent Housing

LSE Robeson House

Robeson House is a landmark, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme developed for the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Situated in South London, adjacent to Burgess Park, the £100 million, 16 storey development is comprised of 676 high-quality cluster flats and studio bedrooms, complemented by a comprehensive range of amenity located across the lower ground, ground, and first floors.  Image courtesy of LSE The building’s technical design and delivery architects were Willmore Iles Architects, with the amenity scheme’s interior design and spatial planning by Jasper Sanders + Partners, who were also responsible for the specification for the bedrooms and shared kitchen-lounge areas... More

Project • By Alumil S.AApartments

Cube Studios

The Cube Studios apartment building is a shining example of a construction that provides high-quality student accommodation, meeting the diverse needs of its residents. Caption The project, located in Volos, was designed by architect Antonis Ntovas. It consists of six floors and has a parking space and an underground level. Cube Studios includes 14 apartments ranging from 36 m² to 46 m² each. Four of them are two-story (loft-style), five have two rooms, while five are open-plan. Caption The top-quality, high-performance hinged and sliding aluminium systems installed in the Cube Studios apartments contribute significantly to the creation of energy-efficient and safe spaces, substantially upgrading everyday life and addi... More

Project • By ParkStudent Housing

Consorzio Agrario Aparto Ripamonti

In Milan’s Ripamonti area, the transformation of the former Consorzio Agrario di Milano (Agricultural Consortium of Milan) has given a new lease of life to this 1940s industrial landmark. The adaptive reuse project by Milan-based Park is redefining the conventional approach to student housing. Park has worked with the building's rich historical context to craft an architectural dialogue between past and present. The studio has created a space for over 700 students, where Milan’s industrial heritage serves as the backdrop for innovative ways of living and learning. Nicola Colella Park   Celebrating contrasts The architectural design of Consorzio Agrario Aparto Ripamonti celebrates contrasts. The original 1940s b... More

Project • By Dietger Wissounig ArchitektenUniversities

Student Accomodation Schönaugürtel

Customized livingThe property is on the edge of the Gründerzeit development in the Jakomini district to the south of Augarten. Characteristic features of this development are perimeter blocks with green and quiet inner courtyards and a homogeneous, imposing appearance on the street side. For the representative front of the building facing Schönaugürtel, a sculptural façade projecting forwards and backwards was envisaged, which guides individual views to the East and the West. David Schreyer David Schreyer On this basis, we planned a student residence with approximately 360 rooms. Split into 3 room types varying between 19-25m2 including bathroom. The rooms are located in the eastern and southern part of the... More