Red Construction Group has taken on two major projects in Bristol, amounting to £35 million in total.
- The £20m student accommodation project on Moon Street will offer 184 rooms and retail space in the Stokes Croft area.
- The project will use innovative construction techniques with historical design elements, honouring the site’s heritage.
- A £15m contract involves fire safety upgrades on three key residential buildings in the city centre, impacting over 400 flats.
- Red Construction’s local expertise and commitment to Bristol’s heritage have played a key role in securing these significant developments.
Red Construction Group has been appointed to manage two significant developments in Bristol, with a combined value of £35 million. The first of these projects is a £20 million student accommodation scheme located on Moon Street, within the Stokes Croft Conservation Area, known for its cultural significance. Designed by Angus Meek Architects, the development will feature 184 student rooms across five storeys, incorporating retail units at street level. A notable aspect of the design is the use of a bespoke light gauge steel frame with cranked steel sections, allowing for a stepped-back mansard roof. The building’s foundation will consist of piled foundations reaching eight metres into the ground, utilising the shallow bedrock. Additionally, traditional cobbled streets surrounding the development will be reinstated.
The Moon Street project is further distinguished by its recessed courtyard and twin pitched roof areas, which are a nod to the silhouette of the former Stokes Croft School that occupied the site from 1772 until its destruction in the Blitz of 1941. Such careful consideration of the site’s historical context underscores the commitment to preserving Bristol’s heritage while integrating modern architectural practices.
In addition to the student accommodation project, Red Construction South West has also secured a £15 million contract to execute fire safety remedial works on three prominent buildings in the city centre. This project involves cladding remediation on more than 400 flats, making it the largest undertaking of its kind in the southwest region. The buildings involved – The Crescent, 10 Harbourside, and Panoramic – are under the management of property agent Hillcrest.
Derek Quinn, executive director of Red Construction South West, expressed his team’s deep connection to the region, stating, “Our management team have lived and worked in the southwest for many years, so they have a real respect for the area and its heritage.” This personal investment in the community and recognition of its cultural importance have been influential in their approach to these projects. Adam Scott-Avis, development director at RedOak Property, praised Red Construction South West’s reputation for expertise and quality, emphasising the collaborative efforts throughout the preconstruction phase to ensure that the projects align with the community’s identity and needs.
Red Construction Group’s involvement in these projects highlights their dedication to enhancing Bristol’s landscape while respecting its cultural heritage.
