Crown Street Student Tower
Project Team
Programme Timeline
Design Language
This student accommodation tower reinterprets the traditional terrace house typology for contemporary urban living. The facade features a rhythmic pattern of projecting balconies and recessed windows that create depth and visual interest while providing essential outdoor space for residents. The design prioritizes natural light and cross-ventilation in compact living units, with communal spaces positioned to encourage social interaction. Material choices reflect the building's urban context while ensuring long-term durability and low maintenance.
Key Highlights
124 purpose-built student micro-apartments
Ground floor retail activation with cafes
Rooftop terrace with study pods and BBQ facilities
Bicycle storage for 150+ bikes
24/7 security and on-site management
High-speed internet throughout building
Laundry facilities on each floor
Study rooms and collaborative spaces
98% pre-leasing achieved for opening semester
Project Gallery
Construction progress - structure complete
Proposed facade design with balcony pattern
Typical studio apartment layout
Communal lounge on ground floor
Rooftop terrace design concept
Ground floor retail spaces
Main building entrance and lobby
7 images • Crown Street Student Tower
Project Outcome
Crown Street Student Tower addresses the critical shortage of purpose-built student accommodation in inner Sydney while contributing to the activation of Crown Street's retail precinct. The project's strategic location near multiple universities has generated strong pre-leasing interest, with 98% occupancy secured for the opening semester. The development's mixed-use program creates a vibrant street presence while the compact, efficient unit designs maximize rental yields. Construction is progressing on schedule despite complex site constraints, and the project is expected to set new standards for student accommodation design in Sydney.
Full Credits
Design Team
- Urban Living Architects - Principal Architect
- Student Living Interiors - Interior Design
- ACOR Consultants - Structural Engineering
- WSP Australia - Services Engineering
Construction
- Metropolitan Construction - Head Contractor
- Building Code Specialists - Building Certifier
- Project Coordination Australia - Project Management
- WT Partnership - Quantity Surveying
Consultants
- City Planning Associates - Town Planning
- JHA Consulting - Traffic Engineering
- Acoustic Logic - Acoustic Consulting
- Philip Chun & Associates - Fire Engineering