Rooftop party launch for apartment block

Student digs with a difference have been opened in Hackney as part of a new �30 million development.

A rooftop drinks reception was held, attended by representatives from universities across London, for the launch last week of the accommodation in Kingsland Road, which features 257 modern rooms and studio apartments.

The iQ Hoxton development is the latest scheme by iQ student accomodation as part of a specialist joint venture with Quintain Estates and the Wellcome Trust.