Capes

"The Cape Cod cottage is a successful indigenous solution to life in a harsh natural environment based on early American building methods. It is one of the most rational, functional designs for a house in the history of architecture."
American Shelter
Lester Walker

Capes can be seen all across America, as it is a house type that conjures for us dreams of seaside holidays and flower gardens surrounded by white picket fences. Because of the Cape’s roofline and modest scale it is one of the most challenging house types to transform. We, therefore, want to ensure any addition we make to a Cape is in keeping with the scale of the existing. This holds true for both the interior spaces as well as exterior massing.

Cape Hersh

Cape Wolfe

Harold Forrest “Bud” Dietrich RA NCARB

3604 Lost Pine Way Valrico, FL 33596

1310 Johnson Drive Suite 1715 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

847-757-8001

bud@hfdarchitects.com