A project to turn two long-empty offices buildings in Bristol city centre has reached an important milestone as the final piece of timber frame has been put in place at Prince William House, a Grade II listed 1980s building being redeveloped alongside its neighbouring building, Matthew House, by property developer Urban Creation into student homes.  

It marks the topping out of this £4.5m renovation project that comes after the site was sold by Urban Creation to Empiric in 2015. The completed project will see the two buildings house 75 student bedrooms and communal space, as well as a cinema and gym.

Jonathan Brecknell, director at Urban Creation, said: "This is a complex project that will see two long-empty Bristol city centre-based buildings transformed into high quality student accommodation, regenerating the site and uncovering some key historical features.

"There is strong demand from the student market for homes offering a high standard of living, so occupants can make the most of their time in Bristol, their studies and opportunities to enjoy student life. Prince William and Matthew House will offer all this and more, with the site to feature a 30-seat cinema."

Work on the site, which is expected to be completed in the summer, will include both studio and 3-bedroom apartments and started in September 2015. It is located a five minute walk away from the University of Bristol's main city campus, and not far from the city centre, vibrant harbourside area and popular shopping and leisure hubs of Park Street and the Clifton Triangle.