Island Cottage
Paul Cashin Architects
Our clients purchased Island Cottage in 2015,
a 200 year old cottage on the south coast
of England overlooking Chichester Harbour.
The original building had been extended
over many years mostly with insensitive and
cumbersome extensions and additions.
Our brief was to restore the cottage in part
by reinstating the library and guest bedroom/
bathroom spaces. We were then challenged
by the new owners to resolve the labyrinth of
rooms and corridors, and provide a calm and
protective series of spaces that make links to
the landscape of the coast.
The clients had a strong sense of belonging
to the area, as childhood memories of
visiting Pagham Harbour have drawn them to
live on the South Coast after many years in
London. We were keen to help provide them
with a home in which to dwell for many years
to come.
Our proposals included making sense of the
downstairs spaces by allowing a flowing
movement between the rooms. Views
through and across the house are opened
up so to help navigate the maze like spaces.
Each room is open on many sides whilst
limiting the number of corridor spaces.
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