In the heart of the City of London, urbanest City stands as a testament to the blend of modern student living and rich historical heritage. Central to this unique building is the City Wall at Vine Street, a museum space integrated into the development, showcasing a significant segment of London's ancient Roman wall. The Roman [...]
At urbanest, we believe that student accommodation should be more than just a place to live—it should inspire, engage, and create a sense of belonging. That’s why we partnered with Acrylicize, a leading creative studio, to bring a unique artistic vision to urbanest Battersea and urbanest City. This collaboration has transformed our communal spaces into [...]
Angus Kearin (urbanest Head of Development) and Dr Thomas Henriksen (Henriksen Studios) with the Passivhaus certificate Press Release - 4th February 2025 Leading central London student accommodation provider urbanest has successfully achieved Passivhaus standard accreditation for its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Battersea. The certification from the Passivhaus Institut makes it the [...]
Leading central London student accommodation provider urbanest, who have recently completed urbanest Battersea and are currently building urbanest Canary Wharf to Passivhaus certification, have partnered with JLL’s Sustainability Consulting team to establish a sector-leading sustainability strategy. This is set to bolster their existing ESG commitments. Today, urbanest offer over 4,600 student beds across their central [...]
