RG Group has started work on a new 614-bed student accommodation scheme in Coventry.

A total of six residential blocks. each at different stepped heights of three, seven and 10-storeys, rising to a 20-storey tower in the south-west corner of the site, will be built on Friars' Road in the city.

Designed by DAY Architectural, features will include a high-specification common room with a games zone and study hub, on-site gym, cinema/multi-media room, study room meeting hubs and kitchen/dining facilities for private entertainment. In addition, a 10th floor sky lounge and outdoor rooftop terrace will be developed, with broadband and Wi-Fi throughout the building.

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Dave Dixon, Managing Director, RG Group, said: "As the main contractor for Friar's Road, we are delighted to be working with Crosslane on this exciting scheme in Coventry, due to open in time for the 2019-2020 academic year."

Mike Moran, Development Manager at Crosslane Student Developments, added: "Crosslane is delighted to have begun work on its first student accommodation development in Coventry.

"In supplying 614 beds, the development will ease the imbalance in supply and demand for purpose-built student accommodation in Coventry."

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