Tewkesbury Growth Hub
Details of the commercial refurbishment of Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Public Services Centre and home to ‘The Tewkesbury Growth Hub.’
Archives: <span>Projects</span>
RRA Architects
Lypiatt Lodge
Constructed c1840-50 the property originally consisted of two semi-detached early Victorian villas. From the nineties the building operated as a care home and had been well maintained over the years with the added benefit of a lift already in situ. In converting the stunning building it was important to retain the heritage, presenting the challenge [...]
Zenith, Cheltenham
The result is a minimal 6,000 sq ft property which has a bridged courtyard entrance, six bedroom suites and vast gallery-style living spaces at the heart of which is a suspended wood burner and floating, glassbalustraded staircase. There’s also a cinema room, a gym and a heated outdoor pool.
Swoon, Bath
Brainchild of Bruno Forte and Pat Powell, Swoon is an award-winning producer of fresh gelato. Having opened a very successful parlour in Bristol, Swoon approached RRA Architects to convert a disused, run-down, listed shop in Bath into a stylish gelateria. The scheme required full planning and listed building consent along with a detailed drawing package [...]
The Avenue
The Avenue project involved the conversion of a former nursing home into three stunning apartments. Also with the addition to the estate of two single storey lodges and four three-storey, private, gated houses. The challenge was to combine the style of the existing building with the new contemporary dwellings to create a simple yet attractive […]
The Close
Originally purchased by Freeman Homes, The Close. The Close had extant planning permission that was felt did not make the most of the outstanding natural surroundings. Following on closely from our recently completed ‘What House?’ design award winning scheme in Ross on Wye, ‘The Close’ utilises the successful housing type developed for the Ross scheme […]
Balcarras Music School
The Music School is the result of a close working collaboration between RRA, Balcarras School and Cheltenham based construction firm, Dowdeswell Estates. The scheme expanded the existing music department to deliver dedicated teaching, rehearsal & performance spaces. A key part of the design approach was to prioritise a simplicity in form, whilst integrating subtle details […]
Dunkertons Cider
Dowdeswell Park – The Vision: In Spring 2016 Julian Dunkerton purchased a 210 acre site, beside the picturesque Dowdeswell Reservoir, previously known as ‘The Barlands’. RRA Architects has been commissioned to design a scheme to develop the area into a destination spot combining outdoor activities for visitors of all ages with the opportunity to connect […]
