True Leicester is a 472-bed purpose-built student accommodation development in the city’s Cathedral Quarter. Spread across 7 and 11-storey blocks, the scheme features over 1,750m² of amenity space - including co-working zones, a gym, and a festival-inspired social space - successfully repurposing a site that had stood vacant for over a decade.

Our Scope

Project FF&E managed the design, supply, and installation of the complete furniture package:

• 422 studios and 50 cluster bedrooms.

• Five communal kitchens.

• Extensive ground-floor amenity and social zones.

Operational Delivery

The project’s intricate floorplates and historic elements across the 7 and 11-storey blocks required a highly coordinated logistics strategy. Our on-site team maintained a flexible installation sequence, adapting resource planning in real-time to stay aligned with the main contractor’s programme. This proactive approach ensured a consistent, high-quality finish across all units and communal areas.

The Outcome

True Leicester stands as a benchmark for modern PBSA, proving that historic sites can be successfully adapted to meet the technical demands of contemporary student housing. The project highlights our capability to manage large-scale delivery with a solutions-focused mindset, working alongside Aztec Construction and Bricks Group to revitalise a key piece of Leicester’s city centre.

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Client: Bricks Group

Architect: KKA

Main Contractor: Aztec Construction

Photography: Ascend Studio