Paul Cashin Architects

Glendower

The Glendower project transforms a tired 1970’s chalet style, split level timber framed house, renovating and extending it to improve the energy efficiency, interior flow and creating a more contemporary aesthetic to the front elevation.

By adding a small extension to the front and rear of the property, the ground floor has been reconfigured to make the most of the internal space, creating an open plan home that suits the owner’s lifestyle.

The main structure of the house was kept and adapted, but due to subsidence issues on to the single storey portion of the dwelling has had to be reconstructed to improve the structural integrity of the building.

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.

Contemporary hallway for family home in West Sussex

GLENDOWER

Plaistow, West Sussex

Transforming the dated and inefficient home with a contemporary upgrade.  

Glendower | Plaistow | West Sussex

Extension, renovation and sustainability overhaul.

Status: On-site

Client: Private  

Type: Residential

The brief for Glendower, a 1970’s chalet style, split level timber framed house, was to renovate, extend and improve the energy efficiency of the existing dwelling, with a focus on creating a more contemporary aesthetic to the front elevation.

By adding a small extension to the front and rear of the property, the ground floor has been reconfigured to make the most of the internal space, creating an open plan home that suits the owner’s lifestyle. The kitchen, dining and living spaces are all circulated around a central cloakroom, with wc, reading nook and storage space, constructed as a piece of furniture that sits as a focal point to the home.

The roof forms have been reconstructed by removing the flat roof section to create a pair of gables with a contemporary sharp roof, balancing the form of the building and adding a stronger structure with increased insulation. Throughout the home the openings have been enlarged, increasing the light levels inside and subtly altering the appearance with minimal, aluminium frames.

Externally the cladding was replaced with charred ash and two layers of insulation, with painted black brickwork to unify appearance. The front door is redesigned with a generous pivot door, clad to match the exterior, creating an impressive first impression of the home.

The main structure of the house was kept and adapted, but due to subsidence issues on to the single storey portion of the dwelling has had to be reconstructed to improve the structural integrity of the building. Due to the mature trees surrounding the home, all construction work has had to be carefully planned, to minimize disturbance to the rural setting and the trees.