Project Tag: <span>Residential Architecture</span>

Contemporary House Renovation, Cheltenham

August 17, 2026 / By rachel

A contemporary transformation RRA Architects was appointed for the contemporary house renovation of a neglected and outdated end-terrace in Cheltenham, providing architectural services, technical detailing and contract administration throughout the project. Although, the building dated from approximately 1875, none of its original, internal, period features remained. This removed the need for an imitation heritage treatment, […]

Lypiatt Lodge

March 29, 2019 / By admin

An award-winning, sensitive restoration and conversion of a Grade II Listed, Victorian villa into elegant contemporary apartments in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Originally constructed between 1840 and 1850, Lypiatt Lodge began life as a pair of semi-detached Victorian villas before later operating as a care home in the late 1900s. The building had been maintained over the […]

First SIPs house in the UK

June 22, 2018 / By rachel

A pioneering SIPs panel home Designed in 2000, this bespoke timber frame home was a pioneering project for RRA Architects and is believed to be the first SIPs panel constructed house in the UK. Working with timber frame specialist, Oakwrights, and the client, RRA designed a highly individual home that combined traditional craftsmanship with an […]

Edw Cottage

May 24, 2018 / By admin

Riverside Cottage Renovation in Wales Sensitive restoration and contemporary extension of a Welsh stone cottage beside the River Edw. The original stone construction had previously been painted, concealing much of the cottage’s natural character. As part of the renovation, the stonework was carefully exposed and repointed using lime-based mortar, restoring the texture and authenticity of […]

The Firs

May 24, 2018 / By admin

With spectacular views of the Malvern Hills, the RRA scheme design maximises scenery to best effect, the design embraces corner glazing and dramatic picture window details to frame the stunning views. All openings puncture a soft white rendered facade, as an essay in solid and void. The plan layout places internal circulation and vertical movement [...]