From long search to forever home After more than a year searching for the right property, our clients found this coach house tucked within the grounds of an 18th century Grade II* listed manor house. It had potential, but it also came with the usual complications of a curtilage listed building, previous unsympathetic alterations and […]
A cottage worth saving The Old Shop had long been part of the character of Skenfrith, but by the time RRA Architects was appointed it had fallen into serious disrepair and was virtually derelict. Its stone walls, roof structure and internal timbers all required careful attention, while the old shopfront and modest village scale were […]
Whilst the site was a good size for the building, the working area was tight due to the very steep slope and limited access. Therefore, to minimise construction costs RRA designed the replacement dwelling to use the existing building footprint and foundations and kept the ridge height the same as the existing house. The garage […]
The house occupies a site that was originally developed in the 1950’s. The wider site would have formed the extensive grounds of Fownhope Court. An impressive gentleman’s house, complete with; a lake, a waterfall, water sluice to regulate the lake height, mature trees, rhododendrons and other spectacular estate planting. Alas this has long since gone […]
Working within a tight urban site, this coach house conversion in Hereford explored a range of space planning options to maximise usability and light. The final design creates a direct relationship between the ground floor kitchen and living areas and the external courtyard through large bifold doors, making the most of this compact setting. The result […]
The conversion of the old coach house to a holiday home was a straightforward project for RRA with very few complications at the design or planning stages. The design focused on preserving the rural character whilst creating an open plan, light, airy interior. High quality oak joinery was used throughout combined with durable surfaces to […]
A replacement dwelling shaped by its site Zenith is a contemporary replacement dwelling on a sharply sloping half-acre plot in Battledown, around a mile and a half from Cheltenham town centre. To accommodate approximately 6,000 sq ft without overwhelming its setting, RRA developed a split-level, three-storey design influenced by Californian modernism and the clean geometry […]
A pioneering SIPs panel home Designed in 2000, this bespoke timber frame home was a pioneering project for RRA Architects and is believed to be the first SIPs panel constructed house in the UK. Working with timber frame specialist, Oakwrights, and the client, RRA designed a highly individual home that combined traditional craftsmanship with an […]
