The design approach for Canwood Farm Gallery Hereford, focused on creating a restrained architectural backdrop that allows the artwork to take centre stage. Working within the constraints of the existing buildings, the spaces were carefully adapted to achieve a clean and minimal aesthetic while retaining their original character. An existing steel portal frame building was […]
Restoring a rural Norman church St Michael and All Angels Church in Brampton Abbotts, South Herefordshire, was closed to the public in 2008 after its roof structure became unstable. The building could no longer safely support worship or community use, leaving an important rural church at risk. RRA Architects was invited by Herefordshire Diocese to […]
Hospitality refurbishment in a listed building Saxtys is a long-established venue in Hereford, originally opened in 1977. RRA Architects was appointed to lead a major refurbishment and rebrand, transforming the building from a traditional nightclub into a more flexible hospitality venue, combining bar, nightclub, champagne bar and event space within one listed building. This Hereford […]
When a Dangerous Structures Notice threatened to close the 13th-century All Saints Church in Hereford, Herefordshire, RRA Architects stepped in with a bold, conservation-led solution to secure the building’s future. This Grade II* listed medieval church was suffering severe fabric decay, and its small congregation could not afford the immense repair costs. Working closely with […]
A radical approach to riverside heritage The Watershed was a dilapidated single-storey listed warehouse beside the River Wye in Hereford. It flooded regularly, which made its future difficult, but also created the opportunity for a much more imaginative response. RRA purchased the building in 2004 and designed its conversion to be a flexible space and […]
“Take an isolated hilltop barn, add some crisp modern steel and three hundred years of history and you have the rich ingredients for a contemporary barn conversion.”Kevin McCloud The design approach focused on preserving the integrity of the original stone structure while introducing a high quality contemporary living environment. RRA Architects applied specialist conservation techniques, […]
