Design - adaptable and unique buildings

Our innovative designs ensure that the end-product is a cutting-edge residence that is sought after by students, at minimum cost to the commissioning university. Our designs use modular superstructures manufactured to highest international standards. We will also ensure that the legislative process is followed to the letter, thus reducing administrative delays.

  • Design Flexibility

    Our specialty is custom designed high quality student accommodation, focusing on the needs of students and universities. We identify, together with your team, your unique student accommodation needs and design a customized residence to meet these requirements.
  • Eco standards

    Environment

    Our designs offer an environmentally friendly, cost and time effective approach, based on international best practices. We facilitate the construction utilising innovative building methods that are designed to save time & costs while maintaining the highest possible standards.

  • Gallery

    Browse our online gallery to view both concept and completed projects.

Finance - cost effective solutions for student accommodation

The cost of typical student accommodation construction ranges from
R200 000 – R620 000 per bed – at STAG Student Lodge the price per bed starts at R120 000!

  • Cost & Affordability

    STAG STUDENT LODGE can dramatically reduce the cost of typical student accommodation by combining optimal architectural design and the innovative use of new construction methods.
  • Finance

    Finance Options

    We are able to finance our projects using private capital, the university’s grant money, or a combination of both.

  • Inclusive Costing

    The price includes:
    • Standard finance charges and interest
    • Council fees
    • Professional fees
    • Construction, civils and site works
    • Furniture

Build – modular, adaptable steel structures

The innovative STAG STUDENT LODGE concept is based on international best practices.

  • Method

    • Cost effective alternative to traditional student housing
    • High quality light weight steel construction method
    • Progressive design and product use throughout
    • Faster project completion times than typical construction methods

  • Project Timeline

    STAG STUDENT LODGE can construct and deliver the completed project within 9 months, while ensuring the highest standards are maintained throughout. Typical student housing construction can take up to 15 months.
  • SSL Construction

    Build Gallery & Video

    From breaking ground to move-in – see photos from the construction process in progress.

Operate

STAG Student Lodge is able to operate, maintain and manage the facility in conjunction with the client or on a stand-alone basis.

  • SSL living area

    Manage & Maintain

    STAG STUDENT LODGE, in association with its business partners can operate and manage the residence after completion.

  • Energy Efficient

    A lower carbon footprint is achieved through key design features, and therefore lower maintenance and operating costs from reduced water and electricity consumption.
  • Technology

    Technology

    Other operating features include security, WIFI throughout, handicapped accessibility and regular cleaning.
  • Student Life

    Images

    Browse our online gallery to view the STAG Student Lodge in operation.

In The Press – STAG’s latest news & events

Click on the below articles to catch up on the latest innovation, news and events coming from the STAG Student Lodge.

The shape of student digs to come

SUNDAY ARGUS
Stellenbosch University accommodation trial project attracts interest from other South African universities.
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'Kitskoshuise' vir US - EIKESTADNUUS

EIKESTADNUUS
'n TEKORT aan studente-verblyfby universiteite kan straks danksy nuwe boutegnologie iets van die verlede wees.
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'Kitskoshuise' vir US - District Mail

DISTRICT MAIL
'n TEKORT aan studente-verblyfby universiteite kan straks danksy nuwe boutegnologie iets van die verlede wees.
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Building with technology

KAMPUSNUUS
New building techology - light-weight modular steel structures - could be the answer to teh shortage of student accommodation in Stellenbosch.
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Maties residence uses new technology

CAPE ARGUS
New Digs - This prototype student residence at Stellenbosch University was built using lightweight steel.
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Die koshuis dalk einde van tekort aan verblyf

DIE BURGER
Nuwe boutegnologie word tans op die kampus van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) getoets en kan die oplossing wees vir die tekort aan studenteverblyf by Suid- Afrikaanse unive
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Focus Groups: Goldfields focus group

Results of the first focus group: The overall feedback was extremely positive concerning the experience of living at Stag Student Lodge.
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Maties residence uses new technology

A shortage of student accommodation could be eased by employing new building technology, such as that used in constructing a residence, Stellenbosch University says.
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Delegates

Visit to STAG Student Lodge tomorrow by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Delegates: (Dr Muthwa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Ms Gisela Kaiser (Institutional Support) and Mr Khaya Matiso (D
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Photo & Video Gallery

Click on the below articles to view images of the design, the living experience and events at the STAG Student Lodge.

About STAG – the company and philosophy

The STAG STUDENT LODGE directors bring their vast experience in property development to the exciting market of student accommodation, ensuring that top quality standards and procedures are maintained throughout. STAG has a longstanding reputation of excellence and we take the branding of ourselves and our myriad projects very seriously.

  • WP U17 basketball

    Corporate Social Responsibility

    Stag Student Lodge sponsored the WP U17 basketball teams which played in the U17 inter-provincial tournament in Bloemfontein in July.
    On behalf of all the players and coaches, I would like to thank STAG for your generosity which was the primary reason for this tour being the success that it was. Every single person in the squad came away feeling proud to have represented our province - we were by far the most professional looking squad and were the envy of everyone else there.
    WP U17 Team Manager.

    BBBEE Status

    STAG Student Lodge has received the status of a Level Four Contributor with a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment recognition level equal to 100%.
  • About STAG

    Other Developments

    STAG, together with our valued partners, has been responsible for over R1.3 billion in development in South Africa and our projects have been met with consistent acclaim.
    Croydon Olive Estate - Cape Winelands
    Croydon Vineyard Estate - Cape Winelands
    Blue Water Estate - Kommetjie
    Glaston House - Cape Town
    The Edge - Sold and redesigned for student accommodation
    Urban Spin - Diep River
    		 Anfield Village - Pinelands
    Nature’s Gate - Plumstead
    De Balke - Stellenbosch
    Kompanjestuin Vineyard Estate - Kommetjie
    Riverside Place - Diep River
    Riverside Manor - Pinelands