Often overlooked, Dutch Barns were mainly built during the depression when resources were scarce. Consequently, they have been undervalued and often demolished or left to rot. It is only in recent years that architects and designers have managed to get local authorities to recognise these structures as worthy of conversion and part of the British agricultural heritage.
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RRA’s scheme sought to reuse the existing structure to minimise unnecessary costs, whilst reconfiguring the space to provide a multi-use venue. These days Golf Clubs find it hard to be financially viable when relying on golfers alone. Therefore, the business needs to attract other regular customers such as diners, walkers and cyclists. In addition, the […]
The eyewear shop in Hereford wanted a youthful, trendy shop interior in contrast with the listed building exterior. Controllable lights were used to, not just illuminate the surface, but also integrated forming part of the display walls. The use of the angled surfaces was continued onto a suspended ceiling at add personality and conceal the […]
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 various farm buildings included dilapidated portal sheds, a rudimentary cattle shed and a former threshing barn. The threshing barn has been converted to form the principle dwelling set in the extensively remodelled landscape. The threshing void functions as the beating heart of the home with key functions pin-wheeling outwards from this space. Particular attention […]
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 […]
RRA was commissioned to design a scheme on this rural site incorporating a number of residential dwellings and workshops, with the requirements that the buildings were to be in keeping with the agricultural setting whilst still being contemporary. Particular attention was given to positioning the buildings to optimise the sun path and maximise the stunning […]
A new use for a restored church The Daily Bread was developed as the proposed second phase of work at St Michael’s and All Angels Church in Brampton Abbotts, Herefordshire. (To see the details of the church restoration visit our St Michael’s and All Angels page.) After the essential repairs and restoration of the church […]
