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Aularians support accommodation regeneration Teddy Hall is improving the Besse Building and the Forum Garden to create a modernised student accommodation including six self-contained apartments, offices and teaching rooms as well as a new green space for all Hall members to enjoy. The Besse Building (49-56 High Street) renovation commenced in the spring of 2020 and its six new student apartments and 2 flats comprising 54 rooms - 70% of which are en-suite - will be ready to take on their first residents by October 2021. Part of the Hall’s strategic plan is to improve the quality of all College student accommodation over the coming eight years; therefore, the refurbishment also includes rewiring the building, installing ensuite bathrooms and fixing the roof. Thanks to the generous support of Aularians, the College has so far raised £300,000 to cover the additional costs of urgent roof repairs, ensuring it is fit for purpose for the next 50 years. Lastly, this grade II listed building will become more sustainable by adding upgraded insulation, double glazing and heat extraction from waste water.
View of the Besse Bulding from the High Street. Image Credit: Beard Construction
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