“Nelson and Long were retained by The University of the Arts London to undertake the interior design of the common parts in one of the University’s new halls of residences. Provided with a brief that sought a vibrant, engaging and welcoming environment, Alicia and Jessica engaged with the client‘s key stakeholders offering not only inspiration and ideas but firm guidance as to how the spaces could work together to satisfy our needs. The result was a coordinated and well thought out design that not only fell within budget but also answered the many demands placed on it across each of the spaces. Handed a difficult brief with a demanding client, Nelson and Long achieved a highly satisfactory result that left the University extremely content and grateful for their efforts.”

Mathew Chandler - Associate Director, University of the Arts London

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

“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

“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