Edinburgh University plans to redevelop Deaconess House for student accommodation
Proposals have been tabled for the redevelopment of Deaconess House, a former Edinburgh hospital, to form new student accommodation for Edinburgh University.
Works will entail refurbishment of the existing Victorian property alongside demolition of various outbuildings to form a new build extension, accommodating 334 single occupancy rooms arranged around a central private courtyard.
A materials palette of natural stone and powder coated aluminium panels will be used whilst an extensive part green roof will also be used …