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RRA digging deep near the London Wetland Centre

May 23, 2018 / By admin

Excavation and demolition is moving on apace at RRA’s extensive basement extension and house refurbishment project in Barnes, southwest London. The programme for the first phase of the works is six months and will be followed by the above-ground works and the house refurbishment and decoration. Detailed discussions have been had with the neighbours who […]

Why use an architect?

May 22, 2018 / By admin

A Client-Centred Service RRA architects provide a service that extends well beyond producing a set of drawings. We are adept at identifying the aspirations and needs of our clients, as architects we bring our special skills, knowledge and experience to every project. Value for Money Not only can RRA provide value for money, but our […]

New Facade for Fulham

May 21, 2018 / By admin

This refurbishment and new build church project may get to see the light-of-day if funding can be found to support the SDA church in their ambition to create an impressive minimalist facade right on Lille Road, in Fulham, London. Works are currently underway to improve facilities to the side of the building.

GATES RECEIVE ROYAL APPROVAL IN PITTVILLE

May 20, 2018 / By admin

Cheltenham’s Pittville Gates, constructed in 1836, are now being restored thanks to RRA’s efforts assisting The Friends of Pittville and Cheltenham Borough Council. Following The Queen’s grant of royal approval (see letter here) to allow the re dedication of the gates in Her Majesty’s name. Over the next three months the new stone piers are […]

TODDINGTON HOUSE – UPDATE

May 19, 2018 / By admin

Back in June RRA showed you the structural framing system of this subterranean property in the village of Toddington, Gloucestershire. This month the steel frame is now erected and clad in Cotswold stone and the glazing system is being installed. As the project nears completion the sedum roof will be placed on the roof construction. […]

PETER TAYLOR – APPOINTED

May 18, 2018 / By admin

RRA Architects is pleased to announce the strengthening of our commitment to heritage and conservation work within the built environment given the appointment of Peter Taylor, formally of Stainburn Taylor. Peter has experience of working with over 300 churches in 7 separate diocese around the country and produces excellent conservation work recognized at a national […]

Grand Opening of the Pittville gates

May 16, 2018 / By admin

Applause broke out among spectators as the restored Pittville Gates were unveiled by the Mayor of Cheltenham at their grand opening. It marked four years exactly since a campaign was launched by Friends of Pittville Park to renovate the historic landmark, which was first built in 1833. The gates fell into disrepair in the mid-20th […]

Grand Designs

May 15, 2018 / By admin

“Take an isolated hilltop barn, add some crispy-edged modern steel and glass, and three hundred years of history, and you have the rich ingredients with which to create a mouth-watering contemporary barn conversion.” Or so said Kevin McCloud anyway when Hillcot Barn was finally converted by their third set of builders, at almost double their […]

Art Gallery in Rural Herefordshire

May 14, 2018 / By admin

Larch cladding is being used as a value alternative to using Cedar on this reclad of a portal framed agricultural building in rural Herefordshire. The contractor, MRG Construction is due to complete this private art gallery later this year.  

Sustainable House in Open Countryside

May 13, 2018 / By admin

This sustainable house is located within a redundant quarry in rural Herefordshire.  , which is another example of how planning permission can be unlocked when you pick the right professional to deliver the project. This is best summed up by our Client, who writes: “Many thanks for taking on our pipe-dream and making it a […]