Residential, 189-Bedroom Student Accommodation, Oxford
Client Brief
Select MEP was commissioned to provide mechanical services for a large-scale Build to Rent (BTR) student accommodation development in Oxford, featuring 189 bedrooms across studios and cluster units.
The project required detailed RIBA Stage 5 design and coordination, with a focus on compliance, energy efficiency, and comfort for future residents. The scheme was developed entirely in a 3D BIM environment to ensure precise coordination and smooth installation.
What We Did
Our team delivered a full Stage 5 mechanical design and coordination package, including:
- Contractor design and installation drawings
- Detailed domestic water services schematics and pipe sizing
- Part F ventilation and natural ventilation calculations
- MVHR and MEV system design for studios and cluster bedrooms
- Communal area ventilation and air conditioning design
- Main plant schematics for Hot Water Heat Pumps and storage
- Builderswork drawings and regular site visits
- 3D Revit drawing production for enhanced coordination
Using advanced 3D BIM modelling, we coordinated all mechanical systems with architectural, structural, and other building services teams. This approach minimised on-site issues, improved installation accuracy, and ensured a smooth handover for the client.
Client Testimonial
Select MEP designed the mechanical services for a 189-bedroom new-build student accommodation project in Oxford, delivering the drawings using the building model. Their scope included heating and overheating calculations, plant schedules, and detailed design calculations, all completed within the project design programme and with minimal client comments.
The drawings were produced to a consistently high standard, and Select MEP also undertook coordination with the electrical and sprinkler services to deliver fully coordinated 1:20 reflected ceiling plan layouts. Throughout the project, Select MEP were proactive, highly professional, and a pleasure to work with.