Project Tag: <span>Cheltenham</span>

RRA Architects > Cheltenham

Lypiatt Lodge

March 29, 2019 / By admin

Constructed c1840-50 the property originally consisted of two semi-detached early Victorian villas. From the nineties the building operated as a care home and had been well maintained over the years with the added benefit of a lift already in situ. In converting the stunning building it was important to retain the heritage, presenting the challenge [...]

Zenith, Cheltenham

February 14, 2019 / By admin

The result is a minimal 6,000 sq ft property which has a bridged courtyard entrance, six bedroom suites and vast gallery-style living spaces at the heart of which is a suspended wood burner and floating, glass balustrade staircase. There’s also a cinema room, a gym and a heated outdoor pool.

Balcarras Music School

November 19, 2018 / By admin

The Music School is the result of a close working collaboration between RRA, Balcarras School and Cheltenham based construction firm, Dowdeswell Estates. The scheme expanded the existing music department to deliver dedicated teaching, rehearsal & performance spaces. A key part of the design approach was to prioritise a simplicity in form, whilst integrating subtle details […]

Bishops Cleeve – Community Project

May 24, 2018 / By admin

The design maximises a site that consisted of a Listed threshing barn that had fallen into dereliction. As a result of this heritage the design makes use of the structural bays of the timber-frame, together with evoking the scale and mass of the original building. The building, clad in Western Red Cedar, uses natural materials. [...]

Charlton Park Gate

May 24, 2018 / By admin

RRA was commissioned to revisit this 1970’s mansion, set within one of Cheltenham’s premiere addresses. The project involved working with our client to open up the space, bringing light into the interior, and to upgrade fittings and finishes throughout including an illuminated stainless-steel and glass helical staircase, a new double-height hallway, an elevated terrace to [...]

White Horse School, London

December 7, 2015 / By admin

A full asset management plan was carried out allowing the school to assess properly its future development potential matched with its ongoing and future needs. Play equipment, safeguarding, access routes, build life, permissions procedures, construction design management and relevant design standards were all assessed as part of the project planning exercise.