New images of $350m 88 North Tce, student accommodation tower at Trinity Church in Adelaide CBD

Stunning images have been released for Adelaide’s city proposed largest multi-millionaire student accommodation – set to be the country’s best. See the artistic images.

Walkway through church grounds. Artist impression of a proposed 33-storey student accommodation tower for Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Developers behind a proposed $350m CBD student living tower say it aims to be the country’s most luxurious uni student hotspot.

The proposed 33-storey, 6500sq m building – which would tower above the state’s oldest church – is planned for 88 North Tce and 22-23 Morphett St, Adelaide.

The tower to be built on Trinity Church’s carpark would offer 1002 rooms across 27 levels, including studio apartments, accessible dwellings and three- to four-bedroom units - making it Adelaide’s largest student accommodation hub.

A cinema, 24/7 gym, and social hub with a games lounge would be available for students while the project includes outdoor piazza, open space and retail areas for cafes or restaurants.

A dedicated yoga space, study spaces, laundry, communal kitchen and dining area and bicycle storage. Level two and three will have 100 car parks, with an extra 14 on the ground floor.

Artist impression of a proposed 33-storey student accommodation tower for Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Artist's impressions of $350m student accommodation tower at Trinity Church site at 88 North Tce, Adelaide. Picture: Supplied by 1835 Property

Artist impression of a proposed 33-storey student accommodation tower for Trinity Church on North Tce. Morphett St Bridge, looking south. Picture: Brown Falconer

The plans are in anticipation of the expected extra 6000 international students when the University of Adelaide and UniSA merge in 2026.

Managing director of developer 1835 Property Jason Di Lulio said the tower was set to be one of the best student accommodations in the country.

“We spent the last eight months travelling the country looking at the best and latest student accommodation, and what we have designed here will be the top end of the student experience anywhere in Australia,” Mr Di Lulio said.

Artist impression of a proposed 33-storey student accommodation tower for Trinity Church on North Tce. Morphett St, looking east. Picture: Brown Falconer

Artist impression of a shop front at proposed 33-storey student accommodation tower for Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Artist impression of reception area at proposed 33-storey student accommodation tower for Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Artist impression of proposed outside court area at Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Artist impression of proposed main entry to new precinct for Trinity Church’s on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Plans lodged to the State Planning Commission for the Trinity Church site also reveal a proposed new three-level building – south and east of Delbridge House and the west of the Parish Hall – while the church’s famed heritage buildings would be upgraded.

The ground level would have a pre-function and foyer space and meeting rooms.

Office spaces will mostly be on level one, with a new link to the eastern elevation of Delbridge House.

Function rooms, a family room and open terrace will sit on the top level.

1835 Property and Marlborough Capital are proposing to partially demolish the southern attachment of the Parish Hall – which has local heritage listing – retaining the hall itself, and cut down a significant tree.

Artist impression of a shop at proposed 33-storey student accommodation tower for Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Artist impression of entry foyer at next to proposed 33-storey student accommodation tower for Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Artist impression of a westside of proposed three level church building for Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Artist impression of a westside of proposed three level church building for Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

Public transport, Adelaide University City West, the university’s health and medical buildings, SAHMRI, and Royal Adelaide Hospital will also be within short distance of the student hub.

Construction is expected start mid this year and finish by 2027, to officially open by March 2028.

Trinity Network of Church’s senior pastor Paul Harrington said the development was a “wonderful opportunity to enhance (their) ministry”.

Artist impression of Morphett St Shop entrance at proposed 33-storey student accommodation tower for Trinity Church on North Tce. Picture: Brown Falconer

“This development will place us at the heart of a vibrant university precinct as well as provide an opportunity to redeploy some of our resources into the growing network of churches we have across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia,” Mr Harrington said.

Public consultation is available until Tuesday, February 25.

Originally published as New images of $350m 88 North Tce, student accommodation tower at Trinity Church in Adelaide CBD