Winvic Construction has marked a significant milestone at 360 Bristol, a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development on Marlborough Street in the heart of the city.

The milestone was celebrated alongside client AG South Plaza B.V and developer Melburg.

The project team and partners, including IESIS, structural engineer HEXA, and architect ECE Westworks, gathered on 30 October for a topping out ceremony to commemorate the completion of the building’s structure. This achievement represents a major step in transforming the former 1960s office block into a 10-storey, 399-bedroom sustainable student living community.

Construction officially began in August 2024 with enabling works, ahead of the main construction phase, which started in May 2025.

Scheduled for completion in summer 2026, the development will provide a mix of studio and cluster bedrooms, featuring shared kitchens, a gym, cinema, karaoke, content rooms, games lounge, study spaces, yoga and Zumba rooms, and extensive outdoor areas for socialising. Outdoor amenity space includes an accessible terrace on the 10th floor and ground floor external areas on the podium over the existing basement. Basement parking and cycle storage have also been retained throughout the works.

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Remedial repairs to the existing structural frame have been undertaken including fire protection enhancements, and three additional upper floors have been constructed to provide additional living spaces. The project also delivers significant fire safety improvements in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act. This sustainable design and delivery approach reflects the shared values of Winvic, AG South Plaza B.V, and Melburg, championing responsible regeneration within the PBSA sector whilst delivering significant sustainable improvements such as 3,500 tonnes of lifetime carbon savings, 1,500% biodiversity net gains, EPC A and BREEAM 'Excellent' ratings.

Delivered by Winvic under the Gateway 2 process, 360 Bristol is the contractor’s first project to progress through the new regime, underscoring its commitment to quality, collaboration, and building safety.

The scheme is delivering meaningful social value through employment, education and community engagement. Two site visits have been held so far, one in partnership with The Restore Trust and O’Neill and Brennan hosting 15 unemployed learners, and another for T Level students from IBK Academy, where one student will be completing their industry placement on site.

Creating inclusive employment opportunities, Winvic is piloting the Standing Tall programme, supporting an individual who was homeless into employment. Over 50 local employees (within 30 miles) are working on the project, which is also set to deliver over 200 training weeks for both new and existing staff, including members of the supply chain.

Working alongside Winvic Construction for the scheme are Employer’s Agent and project manager - IESIS, Architect - ECE Westworks, Structural and Civil Engineer - HEXA and M&E consultant - BOX 20.