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Birmingham, Scholars Quarters
Role
Main Contractor
Project Type
New-build residential development of interconnected apartment buildings
Overview
A £15 million development of 100 new-build one- and two-bedroom apartments set across seven interlinked buildings. The scheme combines contemporary design with Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter aesthetic, offering landscaped courtyards, high-spec interiors, and excellent transport connections for professionals and urban residents.
Location
Legge Lane, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
Project Value
£15m
Date
2020
Client
Elevate Property Group
Architect
Sjölander da Cruz Architects
Project Size
7,500 sq. m (80,700 sq. ft)
Scholars Quarter is a contemporary new-build residential enclave nestled at the heart of Birmingham’s iconic Jewellery Quarter. Developed to the tune of £15 million, this scheme delivers a carefully curated mix of 100 one- and two-bedroom apartments housed within seven interlinked buildings, each possessing its own identity and some offering city skyline views. Designed to cater to working professionals drawn by shorter commutes and neighbourhood charm, the development blends industrial heritage with modern aesthetics, embracing features like designer stone windowsills, granite worktops, and fully integrated Samsung appliances in sleek, light-grey kitchens .
Perfectly situated within walking distance of Birmingham’s Central Business District and key transport nodes, New Street, Snow Hill, Moor Street, and the Jewellery Quarter station, Scholars Quarter offers residents urban convenience within a historic context . Surrounded by the area’s distinctive architectural fabric, the development introduces three landscaped courtyard settings that elevate community living while preserving the area's artisanal legacy . Knights Frank handled the launch and marketing for the scheme, which reflects how a thoughtful combination of design and location can create highly desirable urban homes .
