Paul Cashin Architects
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Suetts Farm

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.

SUETTS FARM

Bishops Waltham, Hampshire

A contemporary extension to a grade II listed farm house. Connected by a frameless glass link. The two buildings sit at a juxtaposition.

Suetts Farm | Bishops Waltham, Hampshire

Extension to Grade II Listed Building

Status: Completed

Client: Private  

Type: Residential

Suetts Farm is a Grade II listed building situated at the edge of Bishops Waltham in Hampshire.

The design was developed sensitively, in response to the unique surroundings of the site, taking design cues and inspiration without resorting to architectural pastiche. The composition is intentionally contemporary, allowing the history of the building to be easily read. 

The extension is designed as a separate form connected by a minimal glazed link. The new building is based upon a hip gable roof influenced by the local agricultural vernacular. The new building will respect the existing listed building by not competing with 400 year old cottage.

The glazed link is a contrast from the historic, highlighting the distinction with a total change of pallet. The join between the two is created as an interesting triangular space due to the alignment of the extension to the Listed garden wall, which is set at a slight angle to the original home.

The extension is minimal in both form and materials. It will be wrapped entirely in clay tiles with a concrete plinth, with large openings punching through the clay form. The plain tiles are in keeping with those already used on the Farm House, helping to tie the two buildings together. By using handmade tiles supplied by Keymer Tiles, the cladding will bring a regular yet imperfect texture to the extension. Metal will be used at the reveals and edges to achieve crisp lines.

The ground floor features a family kitchen and dining room with generous glazed sliding doors connecting it to the landscaped garden terrace. The side gardens enhance the internal space with outside living areas and an extensive kitchen garden, essential for the owners love of cooking. 

The upper floor will accommodate the master bedroom, crafted with a light and calming interior it has been envisaged as a retreat from the busy world. Central to the bedroom is a large picture window, offering spectacular views over the garden and beyond.