Cape Cod

American architecture with simple, symmetrical houses.

Overview

Cape Cod architecture, using wood and shingle, features low, single-story homes with steep roofs, prominent in 17th-19th century New England.

Core Characteristics

• Symmetrical, single-story.
• Steep, gabled roofs.
• Colonial prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Cape Cod Houses (USA, 17th century, vernacular).
• Hoxie House (USA, 1637, early example).

Architectural Connections

• Colonial: Vernacular focus.
• Residential: Houses.
• Vernacular: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by colonial craftsmen, it defines American simplicity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Timber Framing (technique), Functionalism (theory), Gable (element), Colonial Architecture (movement)