Paul Cashin Architects
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Lane End

Paul Cashin Architects 'PCA' is a creative architectural practice based in Winchester, Hampshire. PCA takes a design-led approach to the practice of contemporary architecture, believing that well thought and considered design is essential to the creation of successful architectural space.

The practice undertakes contemporary architectural design projects across residential, commercial and civic sectors of the construction industry. Currently having a number of live projects across Winchester, Hampshire and the South Coast including one-off new build houses, extensions and commercial business projects.

As a small practice, our strength lies in our inclusive and personal approach, working directly with clients, consultants, and contractors, encouraging the cross over between architecture and other areas of art and design.

We are in a consistent state of process, working through a range of media including physical and computer models, hand and computer drawings, sketching and conceptual diagrams, discussions and presentations.

Paul Cashin Architects was founded in 2012 by Paul Cashin. Paul studied Architecture at the Universities of Portsmouth and Vienna, graduating in 2011 with an RIBA Presidents Medal nomination. He has worked for numerous practices, including Design Engine Architects working on contemporary university, school, housing and one-off house projects between 2008 and 2012. Paul has also taught at the University of Portsmouth and was a member of the Project Office for the school. Paul started PCA in 2012 which has set up offices in Winchester in 2016.

 
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Lane End | Surrey

Extension

Status: Completed 2021

Client: Private  

Type: Residential

 

Lane End is located within the picturesque and rural village of Holmbury St Mary, set in the sensitive Surrey Hills which are an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI.)

The original home is a traditional Victorian terrace house, which had been previously extended. Our architectural design replaced the past additions to the house, which had been added without cohesive thought to the property, and replaced the space with a new contemporary extension which embraces the unique rural setting. We have also taken this opportunity to enhance the sustainability of the building, upgrading glazing, insulation and installing an air source heat pump to the property.

The new extension, placed adjacent to the original house, is dug into the sloping site. The gabled roof echoes the architectural lines of the original dwelling, wrapped in slate cladding with a simple glazed link connecting the old and new. The material changes and more modern finishes allow the architecture and the history of the home to be easily read.

The reconfiguration of the internal spaces make sense of a maze like plan, maximising the space available. We have been able to complete the house with bespoke finishes, such as the joinery of the study space, the stunning staircase and storage area.

For more examples of our contemporary architecture designs please view our selected projects here, or if you would like to discuss a project please view our contact page here.