A contemporary transformation RRA Architects was appointed for the contemporary house renovation of a neglected and outdated end-terrace in Cheltenham, providing architectural services, technical detailing and contract administration throughout the project.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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Watch our fly-thru of the scheme. Set in the heart of Cheltenham’s town centre, the iconic Regency Municipal Offices ,a Grade II* listed former council headquarters, was reimagined as a high-quality mixed-use development marrying old and new. RRA’s scheme proposed breathing new life into the historic structure with boutique retail at ground level, flexible office […]
RRA was appointed to explore options to remodel and extend a beautiful, stone building in stunning countryside. Our proposal suggested a single-storey side extension, expanding the kitchen and utility space. We preserved and enhanced the link to the dining room, introducing two large rooflights to bring natural light deep into the plan and framing the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Located in Cheltenham’s trendy Pittville area was a very tired one-bed flat, with draughty windows, decrepit wiring and an old bathroom positioned at the end of the kitchen. Our clients wished to re-model the flat to improve the layout and maximise the value. On visiting the property we discovered the old staircase to the basement […]
As with many of these Victorian properties, the kitchen was a narrow, dark room with limited space, which, when the properties were built was solely used for kitchen purposes, bathing in front of the range every Sunday and never, ever, for entertaining guests. These days, however, the kitchen is the beating heart of the home […]
RRA Architects was asked to assess the property with a view to residential conversion. Although the building had originally been three tiny houses, it had spent much of its life as two separate properties. Number 53 Tivoli Street was a small shop with living accommodation above and number 54 was a house. At some point […]
