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Collapsed Parapets – A Stark Reminder To Inspect and Maintain Listed Buildings

March 18, 2024 / By rachel

Just one day after Cheltenham was filled with visitors for the infamous Gold Cup race meeting the parapets on two listed, terraced townhouses collapsed raining chunks of masonry onto the pavement below. Located in Cheltenham’s Conservation Area, adjacent to the Town Hall and Imperial Gardens park, the road was buzzing with cars and people only […]

Biodiversity Net Gain: A Game-Changer for Conservation

November 29, 2023 / By rachel

Biodiversity Net Gain: A Game-Changer for Conservation and Nature By Rachel Palmer and Rachael Emous-Austin   Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is poised to become a game-changer for environmental conservation. Originally planned to become mandatory in November 2023, implementation was postponed until January 2024.* What? In a nutshell, BNG aims to ensure that any developments or […]

Reflecting on the 2023 RIBA Stirling Prize – London-Centric?

October 30, 2023 / By rachel

Reflecting on the 2023 RIBA Stirling Prize – London-Centric? With the annual RIBA’s Stirling Prize being touted as representing the “UK’s best new building,” it is little wonder that the unveiling of the shortlist has the architectural world abuzz. Understandably so, winning this prestigious award can propel a practice into the pages of every architectural, […]

Making A Wildlife Friendly Garden

September 26, 2023 / By harvey

September sees the close of the season for many construction related ecology surveys. Of course, this means some planning applications cannot be submitted until next year if they have been delayed. At the same time lots of our local wildlife is preparing for the colder months and we can all help by making our gardens […]

Anouk: Ludlow’s Enchanting Escape

June 29, 2023 / By rachel

In 2022 RRA secured a successful planning approval for the conversion of a dilapidated garage nestled away in a quiet area of Ludlow. Recently we were delighted to be invited back to see the final result – and what a result!  What was a run down, out dated, overgrown garage has been totally transformed into a […]

Decline in River Wye’s Condition

June 24, 2023 / By rachel

Decline in River Wye’s Condition Influences Planning and Construction Industry After the ban on new developments in the River Lugg catchment area because of the high phosphate levels in the water, recent reports regarding the condition of the River Wye have raised concerns within the planning department and the construction industry. The official status of […]

Raising The Subject Of Roof Terraces

May 23, 2023 / By rachel

In a bid to explore innovative design solutions for urban landscapes, RAAFT, a leading firm in sustainable and green design, recently delivered a captivating Continuing Professional Development (CPD) presentation on roof terraces to the RRA Architects team. The presentation highlighted the potential of incorporating green spaces atop buildings.  There are numerous benefits and design possibilities […]

Party At The Parc

May 17, 2023 / By rachel

RRA Architects, recently invited their entire team along with their partners and children on a well-deserved break to Center Parcs as a thank you for all their hard work. This biannual trip provides the perfect opportunity for the team to unwind, strengthen bonds, and have a fantastic time. Although, we missed Claire Ashdown, who, understandably, […]

Fresher Than Ever

April 30, 2023 / By rachel

With something for everyone from over-sized ants to life-sized hounds it really is “no ordinary art fair.” 2023 saw the most successful Fresh: Art Fair with more visitors than ever attending the fair to appreciate the breath-taking array of art work on display. For those who could not get to the fair we have a […]

Constructing Excellence – A Focus on the Cathedral Quarter, Gloucester

April 29, 2023 / By rachel

We had the pleasure of attending Constructing Excellence’s ‘Walkabout’, which provided a fascinating insight into some of Gloucestershire’s historical buildings on Westgate Street. Cathedral Quarter Programme Manager, Claire Dovey-Evans, led the tour and talked about the regeneration and protection works for the improvement of 15 historic properties. Thanks to a Government funding programme called High […]