Hairpin House Shortlisted for Midlands Insider Residential Awards
Situated in the heart of Digbeth, Hairpin House, developed by Ridgeback and operated by ILA, comprises 237 contemporary Build to Rent (BtR) apartments, drawing inspiration from the area’s rich industrial history.
The project, spanning three interconnected blocks, offers fully fitted one and two-bedroom apartments complemented by extensive amenities, including a 24-hour concierge service, communal lounges, co-working spaces, and three roof gardens providing panoramic views of the Birmingham skyline.
"We’re thrilled that Hairpin House has been shortlisted for this award. Our aim with Hairpin House was to create more than just apartments; we wanted to foster a vibrant community." Mark added. "The overwhelmingly positive feedback from residents underscores the success of our approach."
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The development’s design features respond seamlessly to the local context, with careful consideration given to the area’s industrial past and architectural character. Efforts to enhance accessibility and integrate meaningful open spaces have been central to the project’s success.
Residents have praised Hairpin House for its high-quality design, extensive amenities, and sense of community, resulting in a 99% occupancy rate and a Homeviews score of 4.84 stars.
The shortlisting highlights the practice’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the sector, showcasing expertise in designing exceptional Build to Rent schemes in city centre locations across the UK.
Keeping our fingers crossed for the awards ceremony which will be taking place in June. You can view all other shortlisted projects here.