--- title: "King's Stables Road" date: 2025-08-01T08:30:00+01:00 author: Laura Bradley​ canonical_url: "https://brickability.co.uk/projects/kings-stables-road-student-accommodation" section: Projects --- ![Kings Stables Road Student Accommodation](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_864x560_crop_center-center_none/RoaKings-Stablesd-Student-Accommodation.jpg) # King's Stables Road [![Brick Link](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/logos/BrickLink.svg)](https://brickability.co.uk/businesses/bricklink) ![Kings Stables Road Student Accommodation](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/_864x560_crop_center-center_none/RoaKings-Stablesd-Student-Accommodation.jpg) Project sector Student Accommodation Project location Edinburgh Main contractor Bowmer and Kirkland Architect Fletcher Joseph Associates ## Products used on this project ![Websafe eco belgravia duke court 57 2](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/Businesses/Alfiam/_414x333_crop_center-center_none/websafe_eco_belgravia_duke_court_57-2.jpg)[Facing Bricks ](https://brickability.co.uk/bricks/facing-bricks) ![Titan Multi](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/bricks/_414x333_crop_center-center_none/Titan-Multi.jpg)[Titan Multi ](https://brickability.co.uk/bricks/titan-multi) ![Mellor Buff Multi](https://brickability.co.uk/uploads/images/bricks/_180x140_crop_center-center_none/Village-Harvest-Multi.jpg) ## Looking for a type of brick? 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Designed by Fletcher Joseph Associates and delivered by Bowmer + Kirkland, the new buildings are part of a wider regeneration plan that integrates student accommodation, private residential units and commercial space. The design team sought to create a modern facade that would fit seamlessly within the context of the local landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle. To achieve this, the [Bricklink ](https://brickability.co.uk/businesses/bricklink)team specified and supplied the [Titan Multi](https://brickability.co.uk/bricks/titan-multi) [facing brick](https://brickability.co.uk/bricks/facing-bricks) from Crest Brick, Slate & Tile. ## Brick Selection As a World Heritage Site, any new developments in Edinburgh’s old town must carefully consider the existing scenery and structures that make up such a significant identity. King’s Stables Road Student Accommodation is no different as it calls the iconic Edinburgh Castle its neighbour. 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