Along the shores of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, small weathered dune shacks—once informal shelters for fishermen, artists, and seasonal workers in the early to mid-20th century—reflect a history of scarce affordable housing in this vacation hub.
Drawing from this legacy, a proposed housing development in Chatham aims to provide a dwelling for a local sea captain while honoring the Capes vernacular architecture.
Computational analysis allows for glare and window optimization, in which desired views can be maximized while glare can be minimized.
The final form is a synthesis of both new and old, staying compliant with Cape Cod's cultural aesthetic while using the planar elements of CLT to take advantage of the daylighting and views to their fullest extent.
Drawing from this legacy, a proposed housing development in Chatham aims to provide affordable dwellings for local fishermen while honoring vernacular architecture.
