Goods Corner
GOODS CORNER
Student Accommodation
Frameclad were chosen by the main contractor to provide light steel frame solutions for the Goods Corner development in Edinburgh. Located in a popular and prominent part of the city, Goods Corner comprised three blocks of high-quality student apartments. Frameclad provided the steel infill system and roof for the project, delivering on time and to budget.
Goods Corner is a conveniently situated development of high-quality, sophisticated studios for student accommodation. Located in the city of Edinburgh, abundant with rich architectural heritage, it was very important to the client that due care and attention be paid to ensuring the building was in keeping with the aesthetic of the local area.
SITE: City location - Edinburgh
PRODUCTS: Hot rolled steel / infill SFS and load bearing systems – walls and roof
MAIN CONTRACTOR: Meldrum Group
MATERIALS: 75mm, 100mm and 150mm sections
AREA: 6000m2
FLOORS: Two floors over three separate
blocks
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