the cape cod
DESCRIPTION
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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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