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27/01/2025

Winvic Completes The Bath House

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Winvic Construction Ltd has announced the completion of The Bath House, a state-of-the-art Build-to-Rent (BTR) development in the heart of Birmingham.

Delivered for Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM), the iconic project provides 406 premium apartments on the historic site of the former Kent Street Swimming Baths.

Designed by Glenn Howells Architects and engineered by Hexa Consulting Limited, the development comprises four residential blocks ranging from seven to 18 storeys, offering a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom studios, along with three-bedroom duplex apartments. With its innovative architecture and reinforced in-situ concrete frames, The Bath House seamlessly blends modern urban living with sustainable construction, featuring a striking brick-slip façade.

A highlight of the project is its community-focused design, including a 20,000 sq ft landscaped central courtyard and multiple resident amenities. These spaces offer opportunities for outdoor yoga, an external cinema, and other community events. Additionally, the development includes 10,000 sq ft of ground-floor commercial units, basement parking for 95 vehicles, and storage for 406 bicycles.
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Despite the logistical challenges posed by the site’s compact location, bordered by roads on all sides, Winvic's expertise ensured smooth delivery of the project, which now offers stunning views of Birmingham’s dynamic skyline from its tallest 18-storey tower.

The project has earned national recognition, receiving the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Award in 2024 and the Social Value Impact Award in the Love to Rent Awards 2025. These accolades highlight the project’s innovative Social Value Plan, which focused on addressing Birmingham’s high youth unemployment rate.

Winvic surpassed Birmingham City Council's Employment & Skills Plan targets during construction, creating nearly 8,000 employment and training weeks for local residents. This included 54 apprenticeships, numerous work experience placements, and opportunities for new entrants and graduates. The project also engaged 235 students from local schools and colleges, including Ark St Albans, City Academy, Walsall College, and King Edward School, through nine curriculum-based activities.

In collaboration with subcontractors and Birmingham’s Employment Access Team, the project supported nearly 500 local workers and donated over 50 volunteer hours and £30,000 to community initiatives, including Tabor Living, Father Hudson’s Care, and the UKRO challenge.

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