Client Stories
“After working in the student sector for over 20 years and seeing both PBSA and university accommodation social spaces evolve, Nelson and Long have been instrumental in creating amazing social and personal spaces that have grown with this ever changing and evolving sector. They work closely with their clients and bring brands and visions to life that create “Home from Home “ environments that enhance the students experience and also boost the mental wellbeing of not only the students who are residing in the space, but also the staff who are working in the space. Nelson and Long are creating aspirational , inviting and creative spaces. They are constantly engaging with the new cohort of students to ensure that they are producing, delivering and executing exciting projects that meet today’s and future student’s requirements - this is what makes them market leaders in their sector.”
Vanessa Freimuth - Business Development Manager, Campuslife
How did N+L help you/solve your problem?
“Residence Life were asked to take a small room which had previously been used as a store room and turn it into a student friendly cinema room. N+L came and had the vision to take it from a storage space with no windows, to a wonderful, calm and relaxing space that is welcoming to students and staff alike. The design exceeded our expectations and we cannot thank them enough for the design and the advice and guidance that they gave us to help us complete the project.”
Claire Marriott - Residence Life Manager, University of Sheffield
“Student Cribs have worked with Jess and Alicia for three years as lead designers across our nationwide student property developments. They are a pleasure to work with, with amazing attention to detail, a vast knowledge of finishes and fittings and fantastic eye for on trend designs that stand the test of time. They have always understood the brief and met the agreed deadlines, so we love working with them and look forward to doing so in the future.”
Tom Ferber - Director, Student Cribs
Why did you choose N+L?
“We had a recommendation from a company that we respect. I was impressed by the N+L website and the messaging was aligned with our values. Your response to our brief was what we were looking for both in terms of design scope and budget.”
Would you recommend working with N+L and if so, why?
“Yes, I would recommend working with N+L . You both have a friendly, helpful and accommodating manner and a great sense of design.”
Sylvana Young - Design Partner, We Are Kin
“Nelson and Long came highly recommended by my contractor and I’m very grateful that we got in touch. Their innovative designs were different from the original vision, but I valued and trusted their expertise to deliver something unique and I am really pleased with the outcome. They introduced me to colour and some clever design ideas that I will be replicating in future projects. They are attentive, meticulous and always on hand and I look forward to working with them in the future.”
Jim Clarkson - Founder, Edge Estates Ltd
“dwell Student Living retained Nelson and Long to undertake the interior design of New Studio Accommodation within a Grade 2 Listed Building, at Manchester Student Village in the heart of Manchester. Alicia and Jessica worked with the project team here in the UK and Singapore to develop the dwell brand concept. The finished product has been well received by students, staff and stakeholders and we look forward to working with Nelson and Long soon on future projects.”
Eddie Wright – Head of Development and Asset Management, dwell Student Living