Paul Cashin Architects
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Farfield

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.

Farfield

Surrey

A contemporary transformation of a dated, 1960’s bungalow

Farfield House | South Down | Surrey

Extension

Status: Completed

Client: Private  

Type: Residential

 

The Farfield House project has completely transformed an existing 1960’s bungalow, set within the Surrey Hills area of the South Downs. By extending and redeveloping the original building it has been possible to creating an architecturally stunning four bedroom modern home, totally unrecognisable from the original.

Through careful analysis of the bungalow, it was possible to reuse the building, making alternations to the structure which has totally reimagined it, whilst also offering a sustainable and cost effective solution for this build project.

The existing gabled roof was removed from the house and adjacent garage, replaced with a striking flat roof across the entire dwelling. By upgrading the glazing and wrapping the house in dark stained cedar cladding the overhaul has been completed.

Additional space was created through a partial first floor extension, placed on the central section. To take advantage of the views available the living space and a generous open planned kitchen have been located upstairs, with all sleeping accommodation on the ground floor. To minimise the effects of solar gain in warmer months a brise soliel is placed over the large, south facing windows on the first floor.

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.