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 [...]