St. James' House To Become A 156-room Aparthotel

An unloved brutalist office block will be revitalised to deliver a 156-room aparthotel for international hotel brand, Marriot Residence Inn.

St. James' House was approved today at Planning Committee (27th May 2021).

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KENFIN PROPERTY is now free to transform this neglected building to deliver a 156-room aparthotel for international hotel brand, Marriot Residence Inn.

The vacant pre-cast concrete former office building, at 17 Horsefair, has seen frequent past attempts to repurpose it come and go - with noise fears always a significant factor in those previous permissions not being implemented.

However, with comprehensive mitigation plans in place (see below), Kenfin has now received the go-ahead to proceed.

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The building - adjoined to O2 Academy Birmingham - will be partially demolished to floors 3-7, before a new lightweight structure is erected and the building extended up to 11 storeys tall.

The new structure will be positioned upon isolated springs to prevent noise travelling, in addition to glazing and facade construction to reduce the impact of any noise.

Clad in metallic finished silver aluminium, with powder coating, large windows, bevelled/angular recesses and projections within the pattern, the building frontage will also feature copper cladding to frame the main facade.

To further appease officers, Kenfin has also agreed to further undertake a noise verification survey before occupation to ensure the mitigation measures are correctly installed.

MARRIOT RESIDENCE INN

Attracting Marriot Residence Inn is something of a coup for the area, not least the building.

The building will facilitate many communal areas, including a bar, gymnasium, lobby, working, dining & lounge areas.

Accommodation will be on floors 3-11, with each room containing a double bed, living area, kitchen and en-suite, with sizes ranging from 24-38sqm.

Given its highly accessible location, zero car parking is provided; however, 4 covered cycle racks will be implemented and accessed via Bow Street.