The Store House

The project involved the complete demolition of the former House of Fraser department store in central Leeds. The challenge was to reimagine a sizeable retail footprint into a scheme that not only met contemporary demand for student accommodation but also delivered environmental excellence in line with both local authority and national carbon reduction ambitions.

G&T provided development monitoring services on behalf of the funder, supporting the transformation of the site into a 369-bed student accommodation scheme with 2,400m² of flexible retail space. The development was targeted to achieve a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating and was aligned with both Leeds City Council’s and the UK Government’s Net Zero Carbon objectives. G&T’s role monitored the project's adherence to key milestones, cost controls, and ESG compliance criteria, consistent with the building’s inclusion in an Article 8 Fund.

The result is a future-proofed, high-quality student living environment in a prime city centre location, supported by vibrant ground-floor retail provision. The scheme not only revitalises a previously underutilised site but also exemplifies sustainable urban regeneration, delivering strong ESG performance and long-term social value.