Gwynne Warehouse
RRA developed this project to combine all the demands of a contemporary exhibition space, whilst allowing for the fact that, the building was grade 2 listed and flooded at least twice a year. The structure was in a partially derelict state and required extensive timber repair work and rebuild. The design strategy ensured the use [...]
The Buttermarket – RIBA Competition Award
RRA's Buttermarket entry was designed to establish an over-arching brand identity which would work with existing market-traders, and purveyors of local Herefordshire food heritage, to manage, promote and incubate new visitors and foot fall within this historic Victorian food hall. RRA, in collaboration with the UK’s leading independant markets agent Quarterbridge, developed an exciting proposal [...]
The Watershed
Many of the original building materials have been re-used, which would otherwise have become rubble. The aim of the construction, to minimise pollution through use of appropriate material selection, sourcing materials locally and ensuring reliance on traditional building construction using lime. The ground floor is raked to allow the flood water to be easily drained [...]