Paul Cashin Architects
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The Yard

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.

The Yard

Hampshire

A community driven project providing a social space with a collection of shops and office spaces.

The Yard | Wickham, Hampshire

Status: Current

Client: Private  

Type: Commercial

This project looks to convert a recently closed farm supply site at the heart of Wickham village, to deliver a vibrant mixed-use scheme.  The scheme takes design cues from both the industrial history of the site and the vernacular of the village. 

 The vision for the development is to transform the existing and dated trading estate, into a dynamic pedestrian friendly mixed-use scheme arranged around an attractive public space at its heart.  The design looks to complement the existing offer in Wickham village, retaining and refurbishing some of the existing structures on site to add richness to the design and keep elements of the site’s history within the scheme.  The architectural design for the replacement buildings draws reference from the industrial heritage of the site and the neighbouring land uses, creating a distinct sense of place.

The mixed-use nature of the development will ensure usage and footfall throughout the day and week. The central courtyard will be a pleasant, inviting and social space surrounded by amenities for the community in Wickham.  A strong pedestrian route across the site creates strong connections to the surrounding area, linking the new destination with the historic Village Square, and the popular Meon Valley Trail pathway.  The proposed offer will include a soft play space, café, gym, shops and office space.  The project was submitted for planning in June 2022.