Pandora House
Pandora House begins with what is already there, extending a small, weathered beach house rather than replacing it. Working within the constraints of the existing structure, the project retains its scale and reduces its presence on the street, allowing it to sit quietly within its coastal context. A lightweight galvanised mesh forms a secondary layer around the building, softening its edges and mediating between inside and outside so the house becomes more responsive and inhabited over time.
Internally, the project is defined by precise, minimal interventions. Spaces are consolidated rather than expanded, loosening circulation and creating a more continuous and adaptable interior within a compact footprint. Internal relationships are recalibrated to support changing patterns.
Materially, the approach is restrained and deliberate. Existing elements are preserved wherever possible, with new insertions kept consistent and understated. Pandora House proposes an alternative to demolition and expansion, demonstrating how adaptation and careful, considered changes can extend the life of an existing dwelling, making it more open, more usable, and more capable of supporting everyday life over time.
