Paul Cashin Architects
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Waxham

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.

Waxham

Norfolk

Large home near a beach in Norfolk.

Waxham | Norfolk

Status: Current

Client: Private  

Type: Residential

The site is located near the beach of Waxham in northern Norfolk.  The grounds featured a large commercial building which was in need of demolition and had great potential to be something more than just a tired old agricultural barn..  We produced a design that made minimal impact on the area whilst creating substantial accommodation for a large family home. 

 The scheme featured brick volumes and open double height spaces between smaller more private rooms.  One concept for the house was to delay the view of the gardens and beach until the visitor reached a ‘vista hall’.  From here the arrangement of spaces flowed as a series of turns and ‘moments’ where views were captured and connections to garden spaces were made.  The design features 6 bedrooms, a private study area and home office/snug, and large open plan kitchen and dining spaces.