Week 9: Lypiatt Lodge, Cheltenham – Converting a Listed Care Home into Luxury Apartments
As part of our 40 projects for 40 years series, this week’s project looks at one of the more complex parts of architecture… the parts most people never see. This is Week 9 of our 40 projects celebrating 40 years of RRA Architects. At first glance, converting a large listed building into apartments can sound […]
Week 8: Micro Coach House, Hereford – Buying a Derelict Building from 3,500 Miles Away
As part of our 40 projects for 40 years series, this is a project that began with a phone call from 3,500 miles away and a simple question: should I buy it? Working as a residential architect in Hereford, it’s not every day we’re asked to assess and buy a derelict building on a client’s […]
Week 7: Hillcot Barn, Herefordshire – Grand Designs, Behind the Scenes
As we mentioned at the start of our 40 projects for 40 years series, not every story is straightforward. Some come with a few twists along the way… and Hillcot Barn is one of them. This is a project that many people will feel they already know … … or at least think they do. […]
Week 6: Canwood Farm Gallery, Herefordshire – A Vision Brought to Life
As part of our 40 projects for 40 years series, this is a project that reminds us that architecture is not always about buildings, but about helping people realise something deeply personal. This is Week 6 of our 40 projects celebrating 40 years of RRA Architects. This project began with a vision that had been […]
Week 5: Pittville Gates, Cheltenham – Restoring a Landmark
As part of our 40 projects for 40 years series, this is a project that celebrates heritage, restoration, craftsmanship and community. This is Week 5 of our 40 projects celebrating 40 years of RRA Architects. Week 5 and another anniversary to celebrate! On 7th April 2015, it was 11 years since the official reopening of […]
Week 4: Coach House, Cotswolds – Designing a Home for the Years Ahead
As part of our 40 projects for 40 years series, this is a project that began not with a design, but with a decision. This is Week 4 of our 40 projects celebrating 40 years of RRA Architects. This project began with a conversation and a question: is this the right house for us? Our clients […]
Week 3: All Saints Church, Hereford – Bringing a Historic Building Back to Life
As part of our 40 projects for 40 years series, we look at a project that highlights our work as a heritage architect, where innovation played a crucial role in securing the future of All Saints Church, Hereford heritage and conservation. All Saints Church Reordering: The Maverick Vision That Saved a Landmark This is Week […]
Week 2: Evesham Micros, Evesham – Built for Rapid Growth
As part of our 40 projects for 40 years anniversary series celebrating RRA Architects since 1986, we continue with a project shaped by the dotcom business boom of the 90s. This is Week 2 of our 40 projects celebrating 40 years of RRA Architects. Do you remember Evesham Micros? During the dotcom boom of the […]
Week 2: Evesham Micros, Evesham – Built for Rapid Growth
As part of our 40 projects for 40 years anniversary series celebrating RRA Architects since 1986, we continue with a project shaped by the dotcom business boom of the 90s. This is Week 2 of our 40 projects celebrating 40 years of RRA Architects. Do you remember Evesham Micros? During the dotcom boom of the […]
Week 1: Packers House, Hereford; Where It All Began
As part of our 40 projects for 40 years series, celebrating the 40th anniversary of RRA Architects, we begin where it all started. This is Week 1 of our 40 projects celebrating 40 years of RRA Architects. Packers House in Hereford holds a special place in our story as the very first office of RRA […]