IGLU MASCOT
Today’s students want more than a place to sleep. They’re chasing the five C’s: connectivity (both transport and technology), comfort, convenience, community and, of course, cost. Iglu Mascot delivers the lot. Just 200 metres from Sydney’s Mascot Station, it gives more than 430 students the freedom to live, learn and belong in Sydney’s inner south.
Architect Bates Smart shaped the building around a generous green courtyard, with wings wrapped in bold colour and concrete grids that nod to Mascot’s aviation heritage. Inside, smart apartments mix with social spaces, ensuring residents can plug in, work out, or hang out without leaving home.
At a glance
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ClientIglu
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ServicesCost Management & Quantity Surveying
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sectorResidential
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LocationSydney, Australia
A new class of student living
RLB brought cost certainty and clarity to Iglu Mascot, guiding the project with consistent and transparent advice from start to finish. Drawing on our global experience and local knowledge, we supported the client in balancing affordability with ambition, ensuring every dollar delivered long-term value for residents and investors.
RLB is proud of our work at Iglu Mascot, helping our client strike the right balance between affordability, amenity and long-term value.Richard Rigby, Director, RLB
RLB adopted a proactive and seamless approach to cost management, working closely with the project team to arrive at the smartest solutions. This disciplined process gave the client confidence in outcomes at every stage.
Clever, colourful and community-minded
A courtyard at the heart of Iglu Mascot brings daylight, greenery and chance encounters into daily life.
From rooftop basketball courts to shaded outdoor terraces, the design layers play, study and social spaces.
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11,757sqm
gross floor area
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430-plus
students accommodated
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200metres
to Mascot Station
When community is the curriculum
High-speed Wi-Fi and study rooms keep students connected; gyms, games rooms and green courtyards build community; rooftop basketball courts, bike storage and BBQ terraces add comfort and convenience, all at an accessible cost.
Balancing ambitious amenity with budget reality
Delivering high-quality student housing in a live urban environment demands clear strategies for cost control and value optimisation. RLB worked closely with Iglu and Bates Smart to anticipate risks, manage supply chain pressures and maintain certainty. The result is a project that balances design ambition with financial performance – and elevates expectations for student housing in Australia.
Awards and recognition
Winner of Best Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Development at the 2025 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards.
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