Making A Wildlife Friendly Garden
September sees the close of the season for many construction related ecology surveys. Of course, this means some planning applications cannot be submitted until next year if they have been delayed. At the same time lots of our local wildlife is preparing for the colder months and we can all help by making our gardens […]
Anouk: Ludlow’s Enchanting Escape
In 2022 RRA secured a successful planning approval for the conversion of a dilapidated garage nestled away in a quiet area of Ludlow. Recently we were delighted to be invited back to see the final result – and what a result! What was a run down, out dated, overgrown garage has been totally transformed into a […]
Decline in River Wye’s Condition
Decline in River Wye’s Condition Influences Planning and Construction Industry After the ban on new developments in the River Lugg catchment area because of the high phosphate levels in the water, recent reports regarding the condition of the River Wye have raised concerns within the planning department and the construction industry. The official status of […]
Raising The Subject Of Roof Terraces
In a bid to explore innovative design solutions for urban landscapes, RAAFT, a leading firm in sustainable and green design, recently delivered a captivating Continuing Professional Development (CPD) presentation on roof terraces to the RRA Architects team. The presentation highlighted the potential of incorporating green spaces atop buildings. There are numerous benefits and design possibilities […]
Party At The Parc
RRA Architects, recently invited their entire team along with their partners and children on a well-deserved break to Center Parcs as a thank you for all their hard work. This biannual trip provides the perfect opportunity for the team to unwind, strengthen bonds, and have a fantastic time. Although, we missed Claire Ashdown, who, understandably, […]
Fresher Than Ever
With something for everyone from over-sized ants to life-sized hounds it really is “no ordinary art fair.” 2023 saw the most successful Fresh: Art Fair with more visitors than ever attending the fair to appreciate the breath-taking array of art work on display. For those who could not get to the fair we have a […]
Constructing Excellence – A Focus on the Cathedral Quarter, Gloucester
We had the pleasure of attending Constructing Excellence’s ‘Walkabout’, which provided a fascinating insight into some of Gloucestershire’s historical buildings on Westgate Street. Cathedral Quarter Programme Manager, Claire Dovey-Evans, led the tour and talked about the regeneration and protection works for the improvement of 15 historic properties. Thanks to a Government funding programme called High […]
Proud to be Principal Partners of Fresh: Art 2023
RRA Architects are proud to be Principal Partners of the Fresh: Art Fair in Cheltenham again this year. Brainchild of Anthony Wardle and his daughter, Ellie, who runs the Paragon Gallery in Cheltenham, Fresh: Art Fair shows a wider range of art than any other British art fair. From exciting new talent to famous names […]
Homebuilding and Renovating Show
Last weekend’s Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC provided visitors with a unique opportunity to receive tailored one-to-one advice on home improvements. With thousands of new and innovative products on display, attendees were able to browse a wide range of options to enhance their homes. From understanding planning regulations for extensions to managing renovation […]
Top Tips For Improving Your Work Space
Working from home became quite ‘the thing’ over the past couple of years due to the pandemic. From initially being an alien concept for a large proportion of the population, the video meeting setup and home office environment has become ‘the norm’ at an impressive pace – mainly because we had no other choice. Since […]