Following a year-long search, our clients finally found this property, whilst the location and land were ideal the property did not suit their requirements, however, with some consideration and careful adaptation we were able to create their dream home. The property was to be a final home so the brief needed to future proof for […]
Whilst the site was a good size for the building, the working area was tight due to the very steep slope and limited access. Therefore, to minimise construction costs RRA designed the replacement dwelling to use the existing building footprint and foundations, and kept the ridge height the same as the existing house. The garage […]
The eyewear shop in Hereford wanted a youthful, trendy shop interior in contrast with the listed building exterior. Controllable lights were used to, not just illuminate the surface, but also integrated forming part of the display walls. The use of the angled surfaces was continued onto a suspended ceiling at add personality and conceal the […]
The house occupies a site that was originally developed in the 1950’s. The wider site would have formed the extensive grounds of Fownhope Court. An impressive gentleman’s house, complete with; a lake, a waterfall, water sluice to regulate the lake height, mature trees, rhododendrons and other spectacular estate planting. Alas this has long since gone […]
We provided extensive space plan option studies – looking at flipping the living space to the first floor to enjoy the roof structure – to providing a modest bolt-on extension to help create inside / outside living spaces. Client opted for bringing the living spaces to the ground floor with an inside / outside space […]
The various farm buildings included dilapidated portal sheds, a rudimentary cattle shed and a former threshing barn. The threshing barn has been converted to form the principle dwelling set in the extensively remodeled landscape. The threshing void functions as the beating heart of the home with key functions pin-wheeling outwards from this space. Particular attention […]
The conversion of the old coach house to a holiday home was a straight forward project for RRA with very few complications at the design or planning stages. The design focussed on preserving the rural character whilst creating an open plan, light, airy interior. High quality oak joinery was used thoughout combined with durable surfaces […]
Enjoying fantastic views over Cheltenham from it’s idyllic location on the private Battledown Hill, The Meadows is set within a half acre plot and exhibits classic Georgian style with mellow Ashlar stone. RRA was commissioned to sympathetically extend the property and remodel the internal configuration to create a state of the art home, with the […]
RRA was commissioned to design a scheme on this rural site incorporating a number of residential dwellings and workshops, with the requirements that the buildings were to be in keeping with the agricultural setting whilst still being contemporary. Particular attention was given to positioning the buildings to optimise the sun path and maximise the stunning […]
Designed with full height glazing to maximise the stunning panoramic views over Cheltenham and create light-filled accommodation, the spacious scheme features expansive terraces to connect the indoor and outdoor space. The construction utilised a steel frame to minimise the additional weight on the existing building. Additionally, due to the high rise nature the fire protection […]