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Pond Ave Residence in Wellfleet on Cape Cod

Modern Residential Building in MA design by Hundred Mile House, USA.

Jul 16, 2019

Architects: Hundred Mile House

Location: Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

Photos by Lance Gerber & Stefane Barbeau

Pond Ave Residence on Cape Cod

The Pond Ave Residence on Cape Cod was inspired by the mid-century modern heritage in the area (architects like Marcel Breuer and Walter Gropius did a lot of work here) as well as more natural elements found throughout Cape Cod.

The mixture of glass and black-stained mahogany siding was intended to blend into the rich black-brown pine tree forest, helping the house to almost disappear amongst the natural surroundings.

The inverted room arrangement with living space on the upper level raises you into the trees. The upper level is 50% glass and provides sweeping views of the lush neighborhood and the saltwater marsh, while the front and rear decks provide an easy transition to outdoor living in the warmer months.

The rugged concrete sea walls in the area that attempt to tame the rough winter storms inspired the raised cast concrete lower level which houses the bedrooms and provides an extreme sense of security and serenity.

The intention with the overall design was to encourage relaxation and appreciation of the environment. The stairs help slow one down on the ascent and decent through the long, shallow steps. This almost forces you to not rush as you head upstairs in the morning or head downstairs to take a shower.

Even the access to the stairs is around the kitchen and through the entry in the circular pattern which also forces one to take a more contemplative path past a number of lovely views out through the tree tops on your way. A utility core creates the only division within the upper level so the site lines and views of treetops are emphasized.

On the lower level, rooms are also divided using closets, bathrooms, and sliding walls to minimize the number of interior walls intersecting the exterior structure, thereby increasing site lines and visual connections between spaces.

The main entrance is on the second level at the back of the house which also makes you travel a bit from the driveway through the lot and around the house so you’re also forced to appreciate the natural surroundings.

Finally the lower level rooms only have views into the courtyard. Since you can’t see any traffic or other activity, the focus is on the sun and gentle sway of the bamboo in the courtyard so you’re again reminded to slow down and appreciate the subtleties of the natural environment.

Image credits are Lance Gerber and Stefane Barbeau

Pond Ave Residence in Wellfleet on Cape Cod image / information received 160719 from Hundred Mile House USA

Location: Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

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