Graham wins £45m Stratford student accommodation contract
Gamuda Land UK has appointed Graham to build 321 student bedspaces and creative workspace at Marshgate Lane in east London.
By Architecture desk · 12 Oct 2026 · Stratford, London
Graham has been appointed by developer Gamuda Land UK to deliver a £45m student accommodation scheme in Stratford, east London, comprising 321 bedspaces alongside commercial premises and local access improvements.
Designed by architect Henley Halebrown, the development at 14 Marshgate Lane will include shared flats and self-contained studios. Graham’s scope also covers construction of a road and improvements to pedestrian and cycle access from the northern side of the development.
The site lies between Stratford High Street and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, about 100 metres from Pudding Mill Lane Docklands Light Railway station, according to Graham.
The accommodation will be supported by communal kitchens and dining areas, a gym and games rooms. Plans also include landscaped grounds and an elevated communal space extending along the site, overlooking the surrounding waterways.
At ground-floor level, the scheme will provide 294 square metres of commercial space intended for artists’ studios and other creative workspaces. These premises will sit alongside the student accommodation as part of the Marshgate Lane development.
The appointment adds to Gamuda Land UK’s London development portfolio as the Malaysian-backed developer expands its investment in the UK student accommodation sector. The Stratford scheme combines the residential accommodation with workspace and improvements to local roads and pedestrian routes.
Graham regional director Pat O’Hare said: “Stratford continues to attract significant investment and has established itself as a major destination for education, innovation and culture.”
He added: “This scheme responds to growing demand for high-quality student accommodation while creating an environment that supports wellbeing, encourages community and contributes positively to the wider area.”