A new way of city living is taking shape in one of Sheffield’s most popular neighbourhoods as work begins on the Hive co-living development. York-based developer Grantside has appointed property consultancy EDGE and contractor HBC Construction Limited to deliver the project, which is set for completion in spring 2027. Located in the heart of Kelham Island, the scheme has already been recognised as a winner in the Outstanding Property Awards.
The development will provide 100 co-living homes and studio apartments alongside a variety of shared spaces, including a gym, yoga studio, co-working hub, and a roof terrace. The project is designed to meet a growing demand for flexible urban living, providing private space while encouraging social interaction to boost wellbeing and combat loneliness. At ground level, the building will feature retail units aimed at start-up businesses and independent traders to support the established character of the area.
Sustainability and technology are at the core of the build, with the project targeting BREEAM Excellent standards. The building will use locally sourced materials and feature rooftop solar panels to power communal areas. It is also designed for high-level digital connectivity, achieving a WiredScore Platinum certification.
Kieran Barnes, Associate Director at EDGE, said: “It’s great to see work starting on Hive. This scheme sets a new benchmark for sustainable co-living design in Sheffield, and we’re excited to be involved in a model that genuinely has the potential to reshape how people experience city living. Sheffield has an ambitious goal of delivering around 20,000 new homes in and around the city centre over the next decade, so it’s great to be on site with a scheme that directly supports that vision and helps build confidence in the local residential market. We’re really looking forward to working closely with Grantside, HBC and the whole project team.”
Lee Powell, Managing Director at HBC, said: ”Hive is exactly the kind of complex, design-led residential project where HBC’s expertise in delivering high-quality urban schemes comes to the fore. Co-living developments like this require careful coordination of shared spaces and meticulous delivery. To manage this delivery, our project team has a combined service to HBC of 70+ years. We look forward to applying this experience and commitment to quality to create a space that works for the community. This project reinforces our established presence locally, and we are proud to be a part of bringing this landmark scheme to life.”
Steve Davis, CEO from Grantside, said: “Starting work on our first Hive co-living scheme marks a milestone in our residential growth plans and we are delighted to have appointed HBC as Main Contractor and be working with EDGE on the delivery of this exciting and innovative scheme. Together, HBC and EDGE form a highly aligned team focused on delivering a best-in-class co-living scheme that supports Hive’s wider vision of creating well-designed, sustainable and community focused living.”
The project team also includes architect Cartwright Pickard, structural engineers Arup, MEP partner Hoare Lea, and planning consultant Urbana.
