PROJECT 17
The Ravenscraig House Student Accommodation
Compiled by
Megan O’ Connor, with technical input from Richard Craig, Greenfields Plumbing Design
The construction of the R290-million Ravenscraig House Student Accommodation in Woodstock was completed in December 2025, after starting in August 2024.
Located just 1.5km from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology( CPUT), the student accommodation covers an impressive 14 315m ², and houses 860 beds, with nine wheelchair-accessible rooms and accessible amenities.
SVA International, the assigned architect for the project, describes Ravenscraig House as“ a vibrant student accommodation development”, designed to“ foster community and comfort. The ninestorey residence will accommodate 860 students in a mix of single, double and accessible rooms, each supported by communal ablutions and accessible bathrooms.”
Property Developers agrees with this, describing Ravenscraig house as“ urban living mixed with suburban vibes, with gardens and pockets of community living within the building”. 2
Spanning ten floors, the traditional hostel design of the House provides bedrooms on either side of spacious corridors, and each floor has communal kitchens, communal ablutions and accessible bathrooms.
The accommodation features shared kitchens, TV and games rooms, as well as study areas – promoting a balanced student lifestyle.“ At ground level, a landscaped courtyard offers green space, while designated feature walls provide a canvas for street and graffiti artists, adding a creative and cultural layer to the student experience. Ravenscraig House is more than accommodation – it’ s a vibrant, inclusive and inspiring place to live and learn” concludes SVA International 1. Adowa
“ With effective team support and co-ordination, we were able to meet site challenges,” – Richard Craig, Greenfields
Plumbing Design.
The wheelchair accessible bathrooms.
Supplied by Greenfields Plumbing Design
May 2026 Volume 32 I Number 03 www. plumbingafrica. co. za