LAS Group receives planning approval for 508 student accommodation beds in the heart of Adelaide
LAS Group with IGB Behard is transforming 77 Grenfell Street into a new 508-bed student accommodation destination in the heart of Adelaide, in collaboration with architects Brown Falconer.
Occupying a prominent position on one of the city’s busiest streets, the building benefits from four street frontages, expansive retail exposure and exceptional connectivity. Above, the tower enjoys abundant natural light and panoramic views across the Adelaide skyline and towards the foothills.
The adaptive reuse of 77 Grenfell Street reimagines the building’s strong existing structure through a refined contemporary lens. Brown Falconer’s design introduces a new vertical expression to the façade, replacing selected panels between the structural columns with glazed elements and slender mullions.
Golden, brass-toned aluminium panels add warmth, depth and rhythm across the building, while a gradual patina intensifies with height to create a distinctive and evolving identity.
The result is a façade that shifts throughout the day as light moves across its multiple aspects, offering a different reading from every angle. The design balances the character of the existing building with a renewed architectural language, creating a contemporary student living environment with a strong sense of place.
The accommodation should be completed by end of 2027 well in time for the 2028 new school year.
