On the final evening of 1999, Ford Abbey had become part construction site and part contingency bunker, prepared for the moment when the clocks reached midnight and, according to some of the more alarming predictions, computer systems around the world might simply stop working. At the client’s request, every current drawing was printed, electronic files […]
For Week 20 of our #40Projects40Weeks series, we have reached the halfway point, so it felt only right to do something a little different. A three-for-one, special, bumper edition. This week, we are looking at The Ones That Got Away: three architecture projects that had every chance of success, but for reasons beyond the control […]
Mark Powles – The Lando Norris Response Time Award for outstanding responsiveness, never letting an enquiry gather dust and keeping RRA moving at F1 speed. As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, the RRA Architects team headed to the Queens Hotel in Cheltenham for lunch, laughter and a little light-hearted fun. Whilst we have […]
Some projects start with a brief, this one started with a memory. For Week 12 of our 40 Projects in 40 Weeks series, we are heading to Edw Cottage, a small cottage in Aberedw, Wales, on the banks of the River Edw. It has stone walls, a beautiful valley setting, plenty of wildlife and, allegedly, […]
Some projects begin with a careful brief, a detailed programme and a client meeting or twelve. This one began with a rather brilliant question: could a team of Herefordshire architects help bring a little bit of Hay Festival into the centre of Hereford? As today marks the opening day of Hay Festival 2026, Week 11 […]
Hip Hip Hooray – RRA Architects is 40 years old! 40 Years of RRA Architects is more than a milestone. It is a celebration of the people who have shaped the practice over four decades. Since 1986, RRA Architects has grown from a small Hereford business into an established architecture practice working across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, […]
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 […]
This July, we’re celebrating a huge milestone at RRA: our Managing Director, Mark Powles, marks 30 years with the practice – 25 of those at the helm as a director. His journey has been full of interesting projects, business deals, awards, early starts, late nights, family moves, renovations (lots) and a strong belief in […]
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, […]
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 […]
