Cape Cod House
Messana O’Rorke

Cape Cod House

Messana O'Rorke as Architects

Located on the leeward side of Cape Cod the Indian Neck spit is the location of this Modernist inspired beach house. Nestled in pine forest and sand dunes looking out to the open water the house is designed to experience seasonal vitality of the location. A simple square of protected habitation, combining indoor and outdoor space under a canopy of lattice Cedar; existing Pitch Pines grow up through the structure providing additional shade.


Raised up off the sand, the platform of the house becomes the stage on which a basic set of rooms are arranged, with the principle spaces focused across the broad veranda to Cape Cod Bay. A separate bunk-house with a partially enclosed outdoor shower protects the entrance from the rigors of wind and rain. On the sides of the house angled cedar boards are providing privacy and shade from the rising and setting sun.


Material used :

1. Wood Facade Cladding - 7 1/2” Cedar planks

2. Wood Floor - 7 1/2” Cedar planks

3. Stone Source - Bathrooms - Gioia Venatino honed marble

4. Stone Source - Kitchen - Kenya Black honed marble

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