Electric Press
Situated in the heart of Leeds within Millennium Square, this historic listed warehouse has been reimagined as contemporary office space while honouring its industrial past. Originally housing printing presses and noted as one of the first buildings in Leeds to be powered by electricity, the Electric Press is a landmark of the city’s progressive spirit.
The Boiler House
Following the decommissioning of the gas boilers and greenhouses at St. Andrews’ Botanic Gardens, RKA were invited to pitch for the project of reusing the existing boiler house and adapting this into a new education space for school pupils, university students, and visiting groups.The elegant 1970s structure needed a new lease of life. We re-used the machine room as a new entrance hall with a tall ceiling and added a high level window. The main move was to remove the wall between the boiler room and garages to create one large flexible space with exposed steel and timber structure.
Dutch Village
Originally commissioned to just undertake a condition survey of this listed island RKA saw an opportunity to create a brief with our client about what the future of the island could become.The Dutch Village is an island within Craigtoun country park, a much-loved local destination with fond memories for many in St Andrews of a space to relax, have an ice cream, take a boat out, and host theatre productions. The building has been in disrepair and sat un-used for over 20 years.
Ardgowan Hotel
This proposal delivers a comprehensive upgrade to the Ardgowan Hotel in St Andrews, comprising two adjoining B-listed Georgian properties. The scheme sensitively reconfigures the hotel layout to improve functionality, guest experience, and long-term viability. Key elements include full internal refurbishment, a new rear extension for upgraded kitchens and staff facilities, and the creation of additional hotel rooms.
16 Old Bailey
Orms were appointed to refurbish and extend 16 Old Bailey which includes a Grade II Listed Building at the front and is in close proximity to a number of listed buildings including the Central Criminal Court, 15 Old Bailey and Church of St Sepulchre.The property was originally built for the Chatham and Dover Railway Company alongside an open railway track and Holborn Viaduct station to the rear.
65 Haymarket Terrace
65 Haymarket Terrace, located in Edinburgh city centre next to Haymarket station, saw our clients wishing to transform the building’s common parts to keep both existing tenants and attract new ones.Our solution is to incorporate an unused garden to extend the reception space and create internal spaces to sit, relax, and work. Exposing the original concrete structure, including a waffle slab ceiling, provides thermal mass whilst significantly increases ceiling height.
Britton Street
Located in the Clerkenwell conservation area this building has been transformed with a new facade and full internal refurbishment.The 1980’s facade was a black spot in the historic street and has been replaced with a Peterson brick and oak window facade, to compliment the range of brick types and window styles in the area. The new design increases the natural light into the building by over 25%.
Ravenscraig Stone Sheds
With funding from the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund, essential repairs were commissioned to a pair of listed stone sheds located on the edge of Ravenscraig Park in Kirkcaldy. Managed by Fife Historic Buildings Trust, RKA were appointed to design and oversee the repair proposals, aiming to make the derelict buildings safe once again. The intention ws for the restored sheds to be used by the neighbouring community allotments group as storage or as a space for plant sales and community events.
