Paul Cashin Architects
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Hearn House

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.

Hearn House

Winchester, Hampshire

Hearn House | Winchester | Hampshire

Extension

Status: Completed 2021

Client: Private  

Type: Residential

 

Located in the heart of Winchester city centre, Hearn House is a traditional mid terrace home which was in need of additional space. To increase the area, we added a single storey extension onto the rear of the building which is both contemporary and largely glazed, linking the basement back up to the first floor.

The existing house is narrow with party walls on both side, however our design works to turn the constraints of the projects into architecture opportunities, adding drama and design interest into the home. 

The architectural extension is constructed from Michelmarsh Brick with large glazed doors out over the garden and an oversized skylight above, flooding the internal space with natural light which illuminated the kitchen and dining spaces. The large glazing brings a modern feel to the extension, working in juxtaposition with the traditional architecture of the existing building.

Internally the space is kept crisp and uncluttered with splashes of vibrant yellow; the door, handrail, and structural steel beams, bringing cohesion to the interior of this small area.