As part of our 40 projects for 40 years series, this week we are heading to a residential conversion in Cheltenham. This is Week 14 of our 40 projects celebrating 40 years of RRA Architects. Tivoli has always been one of Cheltenham’s most characterful neighbourhoods. While the town became famous for spa waters, promenades and […]
As part of our 40 Projects for 40 Years series, this week’s project is one that really did hit the right notes. Week 10 of our 40 projects celebrating 40 years of RRA Architects looks at Balcarras Music School in Cheltenham, a CSR-supported education project that created dedicated teaching, rehearsal and performance spaces for a […]
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 […]
13 November 2025 – Cheltenham Borough Council Chambers swapped their day to day rountine to host ‘global’ climate negotiations as students from 14 Gloucestershire secondary schools took part in the Gloucestershire Climate Conference, part of InterClimate Network’s UK-wide Schools COP30 programme. Around 65 students from 14 local schools stepped into the shoes of international delegates, […]
We have reached the end of our 2025 work experience programme and our final student of the year, Molly, has kindly contributed this blog piece. During her placement, Molly explored early-stage concept design and digital visualisation, producing an inventive circular sports pavilion for community football. Below are Molly’s words reflection on her time with RRA […]
Why Work Experience Matters in ArchitectureAt RRA Architects, we believe strongly in encouraging and nurturing future talent. A week in practice may feel small to us, but for a student it can be life-changing. Over the years, we’ve been contacted by architects who say their week of work experience with us was the deciding factor […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thank you to all our clients, friends and consultants who popped along to say “Hello” to us at the Fresh: Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse. We are delighted to report that the event was hugely successful, beating the previous record for sales – great news for all involved. We are even more delighted to […]
