RCKa building visit
August 20th, 2010 by Tim O'Callaghan (tim.o@rcka.co.uk)
Inauspiciously, Friday 13th August saw the first RCKa building visit of the year for the entire office including recent additions Josh and Alice. The jaunt masquerading as an afternoon of Continuing Professional Development took us from the office in Farringdon to the unexplored depths of South London via some of London’s more interesting new buildings [...]
Wells Park Youth Venue at Lewisham People’s Day
July 11th, 2010 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
We had a great day out at Lewisham People’s Day on Saturday, where we exhibited our plans for the Wells Park Youth Venue at the Youth Village.
The feedback was great, we’re delighted with all of the positive comments we’ve received; thanks to all who have contributed so far. The design is developing nicely, and we’re [...]
Forthcoming Consultation Events for Wells Park Youth Venue
June 15th, 2010 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
There are a number of upcoming events in Lewisham where we will be showcasing the design development of our Wells Park Youth Venue for the area. All are welcome to attend.
Saturday 3rd July 2010 – Wells Park Road / Coombe Road – Public Consultation
Saturday 10th July 2010 – Mountsfield Park, Catford – Lewisham People’s Day
NaSBA Press Launch: Self Build as a volume housing solution
January 12th, 2009 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
This morning RCKa attended the launch of NaSBA’s (National Self Build Association) publication “Self Build as a volume housing solution” which pinpoints a number of ways in which Self Build should be encouraged by central and local government as a way to alleviate the housing crisis through the current economic climate.
The report identifies that, despite [...]
RCKa talk at Europan 9 Forum
June 1st, 2008 by Tim Riley (timriley)
Following workshops with award winning architects from throughout Europe, Tim Riley of RCKa presents ideas regarding ‘Identity’ concentrating on the regeneration of Monteporreiro.
Monteporreiro is a satellite town near Pontevedra, Galicia. Its local amenities are disparate and as such it does not have a centre compared to its more successful neighbour. Consequently, [...]
Des Res at New London Architecture
May 2nd, 2008 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
RCKa are providing free consultations to homeowners wishing to undertake work to their properties at the Des Res event being run by New London Architecture.
Workshops will be held at the Building Centre in Store Street, London, between 11am and 5pm on Sunday 18th may 2008. Places can be pre-booked in advance through the Des Res website, or [...]
RCKa at Grand Designs Live – London
March 7th, 2008 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)RCKa will be representing the RIBA on the ”Ask an Architect” stand at the Grand Designs Live Roadshow in May 2008.
The show will be running for nine days, from 3 – 11 May 2008 at London’s ExCel Centre. We’ll be there for the whole of Saturday 3rd May.
RCKa are currently working on a number of projects that have started with consultations at Grand Designs Live. These include Halfacre Cottage, which is due to be submitted to planning [...]
RCKa participate in “Greening London” with south London school
June 15th, 2007 by Russell Curtis (russellcurtis)
RCKa have participated in a prototype scheme to promote interest in the built environment in young people.
Working with Rockcliffe Manor School in Plumstead, south-east London, director Russell Curtis has been spending time working with the children to develop designs for a new “ecological playground” on a site close to their school.
The children developed designs for [...]