en.Wedoany.com Reported - OPRE Solutions has commissioned Refresh, the asset enhancement platform of the Watkin Jones Group, to initiate a multi-phase facility upgrade and refurbishment project for Pavilion Court student accommodation in Wembley, London. The asset is a 699-bed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), part of a UK investment portfolio acquired by QuadReal Property Group in 2025, with OPRE continuing to manage the property.
The project covers three buildings and aims to implement a design-led strategy for upgrades aligned with modern PBSA expectations, improving functionality and sustainability, enhancing the living experience, and unlocking underutilized spaces. Specific scope includes: redesigning the reception area with a reconfigured welcome and arrival zone, featuring custom joinery, a larger repositioned reception desk, floating desks, feature lighting, and expanded back-of-house office space; introducing new social and casual study areas; re-planning the amenity floor to create distinct zones for socializing, group study, and private study, along with additional gaming and lounge spaces; the gym will be refurbished and rezoned to provide dedicated cardio, resistance, and yoga/meditation areas. Dining facilities will also be upgraded, including a refurbished private dining room, new furniture and lighting, and additional health and fitness spaces.
Works commenced in May and will be delivered in phases during May and June 2026. Construction is scheduled around the daily operations of the occupied building to maintain continuity and minimize disruption.
Andy Thorne, Technical Services Director at Watkin Jones, stated that Pavilion Court exemplifies how targeted, design-led refurbishment can reposition existing PBSA assets and extend their long-term value. Leveraging existing Watkin Jones expertise, the Refresh team focuses on improving functionality and implementing meaningful upgrades while minimizing disruption and coordinating operational needs. Brian Welsh, CEO of OPRE Solutions, commented that Pavilion Court is one of eight PBSA assets acquired last year for the QuadReal portfolio, and the OPRE team is implementing tailored asset management strategies for each property to drive value and optimize performance. Refresh was engaged to improve common areas and wellness facilities, further enhancing the student experience.
Pavilion Court offers a mix of en-suite and studio apartments in a modern setting, minutes from major London universities, with easy access to central London via the Tube and within walking distance of Wembley Stadium, BoxPark, and the London Designer Outlet.
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