THE CAPE COD

THE CAPE COD

• Originated in Colonial New England - 17th century

• Became popular again around the 1940’s and 1950’s

• The term “Cape Cod” was coined in the early 19th century

THE CAPE COD• Not built with

ornamentation in mind

• Built to withstand the stormy, cold weather in Ma.

• Considered a “ship on land” by the 17th century settlers

center chimney - (purpose?)

low toground

THE CAPE CODIDENTIFYING

FEATURES OF

shutters

Steep Roof - (what was the purpose?)

ClapboardSiding or WoodShingles - (why were theyused?)

IDENTIFYING

FEATURES OFTHE CAPE COD

1 1/2 stories

Clapboard Siding/Wood Shingles

ClapboardSiding

WoodShingles

THE CAPE COD - Elevations

knee wall4’ tall

storage space

living space

THE CAPE COD - Floor PlansFIRST FLOOR

THE CAPE COD - Floor PlansSECOND FLOOR

THE CAPE COD - Contemporary Features

gambrelroof

addition

THE CAPE COD - Contemporary Features

gable roof withflared eaves

addition

front porch

THE CAPE COD - Contemporary Features

3 dormers

transom

side lights

THE CAPE COD - Contemporary Features

shed roofdormers

fan lightover door

THE CAPE COD - Contemporary Features

gothicaddition

garage

chimney in the front

arched door

THE CAPE COD - Contemporary Features

raised roof raised roof

THE CAPE COD - Assignment

• Design a 1 1/2 story Cape Cod - architectural elements of your choice

• Sq. Ft. will be 1500 ft. +/- 100 ft. • You will then add on an addition of 200 sq.ft. +/-

10 sq. ft. • It could be anywhere on either floor• Get creative but follow the rules of good floor

planning