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

Cheltenham Townhouse Transformation

February 23, 2026 / By rachel

Cheltenham Conservation Area Renovation Situated in central Cheltenham, this modest three-bedroom period terrace has been reimagined as a spacious four-bedroom family home. RRA Architects was appointed to lead this Cheltenham Conservation Area renovation with a design that respects the building’s heritage while delivering light-filled, contemporary spaces suited to modern living. A key part of the […]

Regency Villa

November 27, 2025 / By rachel

This distinguished 19th-century detached villa suffered significant damage in winter 2022 when a burst pipe on the top floor flooded the building from the top down, affecting numerous historic details. RRA Architects led a carefully managed programme to repair the fabric and safeguard the property’s listed character. We secured Listed Building Consent from Cheltenham Borough […]

Georgian Splendour

February 6, 2023 / By rachel

The project involved complete refurbishment of the large detached property, along with the addition of a generous extension to the rear. Not only has the property been returned to its original Georgian splendour as a family house, but the works to the rear have created a fabulous, open plan kitchen-diner living space that connects to […]

Cotswolds Country House

September 28, 2022 / By admin

Reimagining a rural family home Following a fruitless search for a new house, our clients approached RRA Architects to discuss what might be possible. They had been looking for a home that better suited family life, however, we felt their existing property already had something special: a wonderful rural setting and far-reaching views across the […]

41 Taylor Avenue

July 13, 2018 / By dale

The design opens up to a garden-facing kitchen & family room and, with careful planning, has added a music room, study and media room. Upstairs, the bedrooms have been transformed with the addition of a new bathroom and ensuite. We also extended into the loft space, creating a large bedroom with its own shower-room. This [...]

Ivy Walls

May 24, 2018 / By admin

Alterations involved major structural re-working to include a two storey front extension to both wings, a complete rationalisation of the rear with a fully glazed garden room complete with automatic opening doors, and a 3-metre high basement games room and gym extending under a large portion of the property – spacious.

Brook Green

May 24, 2018 / By admin

The terrace accommodates structural glazing to illuminate new spaces below. Gardens to the property were stepped and sculpted to allow daylight into the lower ground area, excavation was necessary to accommodate the sunken stepped terrace, which required structural investigation and party wall agreements. The end result is considerable added property value, justifying the build cost [...]

Garrick’s Villa – Grade I Listed Refurbishment

May 24, 2018 / By admin

No doubt its prominence is in connection with David Garrick, the famous Shakespearian actor after whom it was named, and Robert Adam - the highly regarded Scottish architect whom Garrick appointed to carry out various improvements to the property, which included the main façade and the creation of a portico. The construction is originally an [...]

Grand Designs – Hillcot Barn

May 24, 2018 / By admin

“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, […]