Month: <span>April 2018</span>

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At RRA architects this month…

April 29, 2018 / By admin

Cotswolds, London style…help us to grew new business in London – get in touch with our sister company in Hampton, South West London T: 020 8941 8891 W: garlandcornelius.co.uk Also this month we focus on planning, VAT, olympic architecture, and a delightful toll bridge at Whitney on Wye. George Osbourne’s budget, or lack of, depending […]

Greyfriars Gate

April 27, 2018 / By admin

MADE has given a strong endorsement for the Greyfriars Gate project currently submitted for planning and featured in ‘First Look’ Building Design 7th June. The residential project is raising important issues for the city of Hereford. Flooding, affordable housing, density and sustainable transport are all being considered. It remains to be seen if the local […]

GRAND DESIGNS – REVISITED

April 25, 2018 / By admin

We thought we would catch up with our Grand Designs project to see how it is faring. Hillcott barn was completed and aired on TV in 2006. The current owners bought the site some years ago and have spent time and money upgrading facilities. We think they have made a superb job and think you […]

DINNER – ALFRESCO

April 24, 2018 / By admin

Although we have not had the best weather this summer RRA has completed a project for an outside dining area, which features a bbq, pizza oven, open fire and sedum roof and due to the fact the structure was below four metres it did not require planning permission. The end result adds substantial value to […]

OPEN AIR SWIMMING POOL

April 23, 2018 / By admin

RRA made a splash this month whilst presenting a scheme design for the restoration of an historic public open air swimming pool. The proposed design features bathing booths, improved changing facilities and upgraded heating and plumbing technology and a celebration of outdoor bathing which has existed on the site from 1869. RRA’s idea is about […]

At RRA this month…

April 21, 2018 / By admin

2012 – what a treasure trove for culture – a diamond, 64 golds, 60 silvers, 62 bronzes and a $120,000,000 painting.* Sadly, these riches didn’t quite translate across the British economy, and as we end the fourth year of recession, RRA finds the construction industry still struggling. But, it is the season of goodwill and […]

SKYLON – SPONSOR NEEDED

April 20, 2018 / By admin

RRA has redesigned Skylon for the Hereford Enterprise Park. This 48m high structure will capture the imagination to inspire all visitors to Hereford and encourage hi-tech business to flourish within the county. A sponsor is needed to make this bold statement. £300k will secure this dream for the people of Hereford. Do you know someone […]

DOUBLE YOUR HOUSE – FOR HALF THE MONEY?

April 18, 2018 / By admin

There is a national trend to save stamp duty and not to move home, but to transform your existing house, to provide more space with improved energy efficiency. This Herefordshire property highlights what is possible with a little imagination and a client that enjoys good contemporary design. The before and after image above highlights how […]

At RRA this month…

April 17, 2018 / By admin

The RRA Inspired magazine app has been downloaded globally – have you obtained your copy yet? The app is specifically created to take design, travel and architectural content, and expand it. Unlike printed magazines, the app goes beyond flat-page reading, instead presenting something that is multi-layered, expansive and revolutionary. It faithfully reproduces RRA project content […]

PLANNING FURTHER HIDDEN TAXES

April 15, 2018 / By admin

Local Authorities, under direction from Government, are working towards imposing a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), a sum of money that will be payable on all qualifying development. This effects housing, commercial and retail development. RRA is concerned that the levy is calculated based upon a matrix of variables, which are open to interpretation, and as […]