Project Tag: <span>Gloucestershire</span>

RRA Architects > Gloucestershire

Montpellier House

July 9, 2019 / By admin

Designed with full height glazing to maximise the stunning panoramic views over Cheltenham and create light-filled accommodation, the spacious scheme features expansive terraces to connect the indoor and outdoor space. The construction utilised a steel frame to minimise the additional weight on the existing building. Additionally, due to the high rise nature the fire protection […]

Tewkesbury Growth Hub

May 27, 2019 / By admin

Details of the commercial refurbishment of Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Public Services Centre and home to ‘The Tewkesbury Growth Hub.’

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 […]

Pittville Gates, Cheltenham

May 24, 2018 / By admin

RRA Architects was appointed in 2011 to lead the restoration of the Pittville Gates in Cheltenham, focusing on both the ironwork and the stone plinths. Drawing on our experience in heritage and conservation architecture, we recommended a phased approach, allowing restoration works and fundraising to progress together. Significant elements of the gates had been lost […]

St. Philip and St. James’ Church, Cheltenham

May 24, 2018 / By admin

RRA’s Role as Church Reordering Architects RRA Architects was appointed to design the scheme through RIBA Stages 0–4. As experienced church reordering architects, we worked closely with the parish council, Historic England and the Victorian Society to gain the necessary approvals, including the removal of pews. The design opened up the church for modern community […]

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 Kings Church

May 24, 2018 / By admin

Working in close collaboration with Cheltenham Borough Council and conservation department, the end result is a successful community project within an important local conservation area. The concept of the proposal, from which the form has been developed, is based upon an ‘all embracing’ spiral, to welcome the parish into the heart of the church. The [...]

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 [...]