Latest apartment complex completes in Birmingham

Work on almost 400 new apartments has reached practical completion, marking the end of the first phase of a major new residential scheme in Birmingham.

Loudon's Yard in Edgbaston has been delivered by Moda Living and contains 398 units to rent, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments, along with 14,000 sq ft of amenities including a gym, private dining room, co-working space and communal gardens.

There is a concierge service and a programme of events and services run by an on-site team.

Harrogate-based Moda Living said the design and materials used in Loudon's Yard were inspired by the nearby Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Its name is inspired by Jane Loudon, the Birmingham-born author who published gardening books and whose husband John designed the botanical gardens.

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Delivery of phase one, which started to welcome its first residents earlier in the summer, created 5,569 weeks of local employment, including 31 apprentices and eight placements from local universities and colleges.

The main construction contractor was Northampton-based Winvic.

Loudon's Yard is part of the wider New Garden Square masterplan on land bordered by Hagley Road and Beaufort Road which could eventually comprise 2,400 homes, £6 million worth of public realm and other commercial space across 11 acres.

The second phase of the masterplan received planning permission in August and will have a 37-storey building containing 462 apartments to rent and amenities including a roof terrace.

New Garden Square is being delivered in partnership with Calthorpe Estate, the historic, family-owned Birmingham property group which owns large swathes of land in the Edgbaston district.

Andrew Parker, managing director of development for Moda Living which is also operating the scheme, said: "It's fantastic to have reached practical completion at Loudon's Yard.

"It marks just the beginning of our partnership with Calthorpe Estates for the New Garden Square masterplan which will deliver outstanding new homes and spaces that will transform this part of Birmingham for the long term."

Moda Living is behind other projects in Birmingham including the 42-storey Mercian in Broad Street and a project currently under construction on the former Ludgate Hill Car Park in the Jewellery Quarter.

Haydn Cooper, chief executive of Calthorpe Estates, added: "The completion of Loudon's Yard represents an exciting milestone for Edgbaston and it's a proud moment for us at Calthorpe Estates to see our partnership with Moda Living bring this vision to life.

"We look forward to continuing to create exceptional places with Moda as part of the New Garden Square masterplan."

Mark Jones, managing director for multi-room at Winvic, said: "Reaching practical completion at Loudon's Yard is a proud milestone that reflects the dedication of our team and supply chain partners.

"This 398-home community not only brings new housing and amenities to Edgbaston but has also created valuable employment and training opportunities for local residents and young people.