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 […]
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 […]
RRA was recently invited to explore one of Gloucester’s hidden historic treasures, the Eastgate Chamber, as part of a Constructing Excellence Gloucestershire tour hosted by the Museum of Gloucester. RRA’s Group Operations Director, Jane Cooke, and Project Designer, Rhys Bennett, were given an opportunity to view the subterranean remains of Roman and medieval Gloucester, including […]
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 […]
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 […]
A move to a new home or office brings its own set of challenges. Here are a few ways in which we help you with the process of adapting a new property Moving House or Office?: How RRA Can Perfect Your New Challenge You have the vision. You have the ambition. And best of all, […]
We are delighted to welcome Ryan Birch to our team. Ryan has joined on placement from his studies at the University of Bath and is looking forward to building on the small amount of experience he has gained in practice so far. He joins our Gloucester office, where he will be working on a number […]
Last month saw work begin on remodelling this large detached home in Gloucestershire with contractors am/pm247. Whilst already a lovely family home, RRA was appointed to reconfigure the layout for better circulation through the house, increase the energy efficiency and improve the aesthetics of the elevations. A feature staircase of steel, timber and glass will […]
