"The typical Cape Cod house built by early settlers had very few windows, as they were built to survive a harsh winter," Hammer explains. The architect emulated their recognizable form with a 9/12 pitched gable roof but added plenty of contemporary glazing for natural light and ventilation.
Image courtesy of Hammer Architects.When most people think of Cape Cod, they imagine sand, shells, and waves. But much of the promontory is forested, and it was on a woodsy hilltop in Truro that architect Mark Hammer was recently tasked with building a weekend retreat. To make the most of the setting, he raised living and dining spaces to the second level, creating an "upside down" cabin that lets residents take in seaside views over the tree tops.
