Aston Student Villages

The History of Aston Accommodation:

All of the accommodation in Aston University is now en-suite – 3,000 rooms in total. In the 1970s, three tower blocks containing student accommodation were constructed on Aston University campus; Dalton, Lawrence and Stafford Towers. In April 2007, Aston University submitted a planning application for demolition of the three 1970s towers and to replace them with new student accommodation blocks as well as apartments for tutors, retail units and administrative offices. Lawrence and Dalton Towers were demolished on 8 May 2011.[55] Stafford Tower, Gem Sports Centre and Lakeside Conference Centre were demolished on 28 April 2014 to make way for a new entrance to Aston University and a five-acre green space. The new landscaped area includes a new walkway into the university from the city centre and a pavilion, to be used for teaching and as a catering facility for outdoor events. The new buildings are named the William Murdoch, the James Watt, the Harriet Martineau and the Mary Sturge Residences.[56]

Another addition to Aston University student dwelling stock is the Lakeside complex on campus. Completed in August 1999, and has flats for approximately 650 students. The building won the Best Public Building award at the 2001 Brick Development Association Awards - Residential Officers & Resident Tutor student support team.