Forming part of the City’s Southern Gateway, proposals will require demolition of an existing five-storey Premier Inn hotel and the introduction of 36,000 sq m of flexible office space.

Adjoining the office building will be a 37-storey tower of over 1,000 student rooms. Jon Matthews Architects designed the two tall buildings, while Planit-IE crafted the landscape and public realm strategy.

Building services consultant Ridge and structural engineer Ramboll are also on the client team with cost consultant Cumming

Planned 13-storey grade A office block

The proposals for One Medlock Street mark the third time that Dominvs has joined forces with Whitbread.

In 2018, the duo partnered on the delivery of a 180-bedroom Premier Inn hotel and Bar + Block Steakhouse in Milton Keynes. Dominvs is also currently developing another 400-bedroom hotel under Whitbread’s Premier Inn brand in Hammersmith.

Jay Ahluwalia, Principal Director at Dominvs Group, said: “While contributing to the continued regeneration of the First Street area through new community amenities and green spaces, One Medlock will provide much-needed student housing in a city where over 50,000 students lack access to purpose-built accommodation.”