The development site runs alongside the River Leen, a tributary of the River Trent. The scheme's massing has been carefully designed to mitigate flood risk, incorporating openings between buildings and elevating the structures.

Green public realm, which includes a wild flower meadow and outside amphitheatre, connects the development with the river and creates an inviting natural space between the student accommodation and the nearby campus.

The scheme’s aesthetics reflect the established residential character of the area, with contrasting yet complementary forms to the north and south of the site, which occupy more prominent public-facing positions. Constructed from brick and metal, the design nods to the area’s industrial heritage while aligning with the wider residential palette.

The end blocks take a simple architectural form and are constructed with a light brick and have a simple ordered window condition and reveal providing a crisp engineered appearance against the brickwork, complimented by the vertical recesses and texted brickwork on the upper floors.