HACKNEY RD.
2016 — Pagham, GB
Restructuring — Beachfront House
Office for Crafted Architecture (OfCA)
This project involved the restructuring of a beachfront cabin in Pagham, developed as a live-on-site construction process. The existing dwelling was carefully dismantled, with its well-used and characterful elements preserved, while later low-quality extensions were removed.
The new design envelops the original cabin within a newly built bungalow, retaining it as the central core of the house. Its original façades remain visible from the newly added rooms, creating a layered spatial narrative between old and new. The project balances preservation and renewal, combining traditional materials with a clear contemporary intervention.
Client: Private
Architect & Contractor: Office for Crafted Architecture (OfCA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Structure
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New graded timber structural frame forming the enclosing bungalow.
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Existing cabin structure partially retained and integrated within new build.
Envelope
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External cladding in larch tongue & groove timber.
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Roof finished with EPDM membrane.
Interior
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Internal lining in pine tongue & groove boarding.
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Original cabin elements retained and expressed within new interior spaces.
Joinery
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Hardwood joinery throughout.
Finish
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All timber elements treated with natural oil wood stain, providing protection suitable for coastal conditions.
Construction Strategy
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Hybrid approach combining selective preservation and new construction, integrating the original cabin as a central element within a new timber structure adapted to the exposed beachfront environment.
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