1 September 2026

£185 million student accommodation Hawthorne House completes.

We’re delighted to celebrate the completion of Hawthorne House, Unite Students’ purpose-built student accommodation development in Stratford, London.

Designed by Falconer Chester Hall and developed by Unite Students and RG Group, the 36-storey mixed-use scheme has transformed the former Jubilee House site into a vibrant new destination for students, supporting wellbeing, academic success and community building.

The development provides 719 student bedrooms alongside a dedicated 65,000 sq ft facility for the London Academy of Excellence (LAE). Residents also benefit from a range of amenities, including study spaces, a digital gym, social areas and roof terraces. Its prime location near Stratford station and several university campuses, including the University of the Arts London (UAL), has already attracted strong demand, with UAL agreeing a multi-year arrangement to lease approximately half of the available beds. The first six floors have also been dedicated to the London Academy of Excellence, helping to widen access to a leading school in A-level education.

The build has exceeded sustainability targets set by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) through a ‘fabric first’ approach that maximises the performance of the buildings materials to improve energy efficiency. It is also expected to save 9,770 Tco2e in carbon emissions over 60 years, exceeding the RIBA 2020 Climate Challenge target.

Our building services specialists provided technical advisory services throughout the design and construction phases, supporting the delivery of this high-quality student living and learning environment. Working collaboratively with the wider project team, we helped bring the scheme from concept to completion through technical reviews, site-based quality assurance and ongoing stakeholder engagement.  

Waterman’s director, Mike Lyons, praised the scheme: “It is an amazing milestone for all involved to see Hawthorne House reach completion. The project represents another excellent example of collaborative working to achieve positive outcomes for both our client and future residents. Hawthorne House will make a lasting contribution to the area’s continued growth, and we are proud to have worked alongside the wider project team to help bring this vision to life.”