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Winvic lands £40m student scheme in Oxford

Source: http://www.constructionenquirer.com/category/news/

Winvic Construction is starting main works on a £40m student accommodation job in Oxford city centre.The 515 bedroom development for Student Castle will be completed in summer 2020.Multiple buildings within the three principal blocks will be constructed using a reinforced concrete frame.They will range from five to six storeys and will also house a gym, games area, lounge, private meeting rooms, roof terraces and a store for 290 bikes.Four storeys on the north side of block A will be cantilevered and the development’s façade will be created from glass reinforced concrete panels.The scheme is the first project to break ground within the large gateway redevelopment of the Oxpens area which when complete will comprise commercial, leisure and community uses.