Read RRA Architect’s latest article in, Business and Innovation Magazine, discussing the benefits of thinking ‘outside of the box’ when looking for commercial premises. The article highlights a number of RRA’s successful projects over the past years and demonstrates the added value of employing an architect. Click to read the full Business & Innovations online […]
RRA is very proud to sponsor the ‘City’ category in a new charitable art competition designed around celebrating Herefordshire. The competition, organised by Harrison Clark Rickerbys, will run from Monday 3rd September until Friday 19th October, with judging in November. There will be two age groups, Junior (8-14years) and Adult (15+) in each of the five categories; City, Leisure, […]
The Chancellor of the Diocese of Gloucester has passed judgement giving the go-ahead for RRA’s innovative new plans for the reordering of St. Philips and St. James Church, Leckhampton. The controversial plans made national news with it’s contemporary vision for the church with the removal of some of the Victorian pews. The Chancellor paid tribute […]
Not everyone is going back to school though, RRA’s Marketer, Rachel Palmer, has completed her Msc studies. According to Rachel, “It was great to be back at University after 20 or so years away. I would definitely recommend being a mature student.” Rachel thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and appreciated the opportunity saying “I realise I […]
Sadly, the time has come for RRA’s year out graduate, Matt Gaunt, to ‘go back to school,’ returning to Cardiff University to complete his MArch studies. Matt has been a great asset to the company over the past 12 months. On the plus side this was another perfect excuse for the RRA team to enjoy […]
RRA had the great pleasure of being a guest of Simpson Associates structural engineers at the 18th Annual Charity Sporting Dinner in aid of cancer charities. It was a great night with guest speakers, Mike Tindell and Tessa Sanderson and the good company of many of Gloucestershire’s construction companies including Barnwood Construction, Robert Hitchins, Roberts […]
According to the Secretary of State, James Brokenshire, the latest updates to the NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework), introduced on 24th July 2018, should encourage “better-designed homes in areas where they are needed.” Aimed at giving communities more control over local developments the rules represent the most substantial revision to policy for six years. Mark […]
As promised, here’s an update on our project for Cheltenham developer, Said Properties. The construction uses SIPS panels, by Glosfords, for speed, efficiency and energy performance. Restricted access was quite a challenge for the Sparrows crane driver who demonstrated his considerable skill working in the small space to position each of the panels. Thanks to […]
July saw Cheltenham’s second biggest sporting event, the Cricket Festival at the stunning Cheltenham College cricket ground. Always a favourite few weeks in the business calendar offering a great opportunity for meeting new contacts and catching up with old ones. This year RRA enjoyed the impressive innings, hearty hospitality and stunning sunshine on a number […]
We are excited to reveal our proposals for an amazing new home in Berkshire have been approved. The design concept works with the natural enclosures and clearings that surround the building. The dwelling reflects the form of the adjacent lake, with its two principle façades offering breath-taking views and interaction with the surrounding landscape. A […]