The Miners Cabin
Rustic at heart, carefully shaped for contemporary life in Chapel Porth
WELCOME TO MARRAUM
From the glimmer of an idea to the stroke of a pencil, the first turn of a door handle to the flickering of a smile across a face, at Marraum we bring more to your space – and take your story beyond its walls.
And we begin with you. Because at the heart of each architecture project – studio spaces, private loft conversions, commercial builds or building that dream home – are the people who use it.
They’re the yawns that stretch to eye-widening views in the morning. They’re the feet feeling cool concrete underfoot. They’re the eyes looking for inspiration at their desks. And the shoulders that hunker down in the evening. These are the people whose surroundings bring more to each and every experience.
With years of architecture and design experience in both Cornwall and further afield – paired with aesthetic drive, strong ethics and constant curiosity – we know how to make space work harder for you.So from beginning, middle and end – discover how you can bring your own story of space to life.
The brief
The interpretation
Our approach was led by restraint. Rather than overwrite the building’s identity, we chose to work with it.
The existing dormer was retained, the extension followed the same language, ensuring the building read as a natural evolution rather than a contrast. Timber cladding, a corrugated roof, honest detailing all reinforce the cabin aesthetic.
A key moment within the design is a carefully positioned hidden bed. Aligned with a narrow view down the valley, it captures a fleeting glimpse of the sea. Subtle, deliberate, true to the spirit of the building.
Working within a World Heritage Site brought its own challenges. Respecting the character of the area was not just a planning requirement, it was fundamental to the success of the project.
“They really listened to what I was after but added ideas and designs beyond what I thought was possible. Blending traditional and contemporary styles to create something very unique"
The outcome
