PRP are responsible for the foundation design, external works, flood risk assessments and all aspects of drainage design for a 384 apartment build-to-rent project located at the 68,000ft2 former Merlin Works site on Bath Lane, Leicester.
The scheme comprises 256 one-bedroom and 128 two-bedroom apartments within three towers that will reach to 10, 14 and 16 storeys high. There will also be a ground floor commercial unit, a two-level undercroft car park and a shared outdoor space for residents, which will be created via 5, 8, and 9 storey raised podiums.
A key design feature of this build is the large floor to ceiling windows which provide light rooms and capture stunning views across the city.