iQ Longwood Place
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Delivering landmark student accommodation.
Longwood Place is a landmark £100m studentaccommodation scheme adjacent to the University of Warwick in Coventry.
Developed by Topland Vintage Group andMcLaren Property and delivered by McLaren Construction Midlands and North onbehalf of iQ Student Accommodation, one of the leading providers ofpurpose-built student accommodation in the UK, the scheme provides asignificant boost to the city’s student accommodation offer by creating 1,209new bedrooms.
The completion of the scheme marks theculmination of a major regeneration project which has revitalised a previouslyunderused business park. Replacing outdated office buildings and a formermulti-storey car park, the scheme involved the demolition of Avon House, SwiftHouse and associated structures to make way for nine new residential blocksacross the two phases.
Located a 15-minute walk from the Universityof Warwick and a short journey from Coventry city centre, iQ Longwood Placefeatures extensive amenity and social spaces including lounges, study areas, agym, karaoke room, arcade and landscaped outdoor spaces.
Key points
Sustainability at its core
Achievinga BREEAM Excellent rating, sustainability and environmental stewardship werecentral to the delivery of the project. McLaren Construction worked closelywith ecologists, Coventry City Council and local stakeholders throughout thebuild to protect and enhance the surrounding natural environment, including theprotection of mature trees and installation of bird boxes.
Duringthe project, materials from the original buildings including bricks, stone andconcrete were crushed and reused on site, significantly reducing constructionwaste and supporting the project’s sustainability objectives.
Delivering outstanding social value results
Alongside its environmental achievements, the project delivered significant social value outcomes for the local community. Working in partnership with Coventry City Council, more than £19.5m was generated in social return on investment through local supply chain spend, apprenticeships, employment opportunities and education engagement initiatives across Coventry and Warwickshire.
“The delivery of Topland Vintage’s development for iQ at Longwood Place marks the very successful completion of our long-term project to transform a redundant office scheme into a market leading student campus. All should bevery proud of what has been created, and it has been a pleasure to work withsuch an expert team.”
William Davies, Director of Asset Managementat Topland Vintage
“We are delighted to add iQ Longwood Place toour portfolio, offering students a high-quality, campus-style living experienceclose to two leading universities. With phase two completing ahead of schedule,we can accommodate even more students in a location where demand continues tobe strong. The number of students choosing to return for a second year in2026/27 is a clear indication that the scheme is resonating withresidents. It was great to work withMcLaren Construction, Topland Vintage and the wider Project team.”
George Basrawy, Head of Development for iQ
