Saving Cape Cod's Character

The Spring 2007 Traditional Building Design Challenge took place during the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference in Boston, March 8-10, 2007 at the Hynes Convention Center. 

Project Description

The 2007 Traditional Building Design Challenge focused on the diverse landscape and vernacular architecture of Cape Cod, MA. 

Defined by its natural environment, coastal villages and historic character, it is a place with distinctive architecture, combining traditional forms and materials in a variety of styles. 

Cape Cod, MA is home to the largest historic district in the nation - Old Kings Highway Historic District.  This district is designated as the area north of Route 6 (the Mid Cape Highway) encompassing 6 towns: Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster and parts of Orleans, each with their own unique traditions, characteristics and styles. 

Click on the The 2007 Traditional Building Design Challenge Competitors to view Results:

First Place:

Frank Shirley        

Frank Shirley Architects                   

75 Henry Street    

Cambridge MA 02139                      

617-547-3355

fshirley@frankshirleyarchitects.com

Second Place:

Mark Nelson         

J. Mark Nelson, Architect                 

1815 N. Nevada Avenue                    

Colorado Springs CO 80907              

719-578-9289                                  

jmarknelson@jmarknelson.com

Third Place:

Eric Woodward     

Eric Woodward Architect                  

30 Jagger La.       

Southhampton NY 11968                 

631-283-0433                                  

ew.architect@hamptons.com

Honorable Mentions:

William Drewer, AIA

Quinn Evans/ Architects                   

1214 Twentyeighth St.NW                

Washington  DC 20007                    

202-298-6700       

wdrewer@quinnevans.com

Marvin Clawson 

Clawson Architects, LLC                  

145 Dunnell Rd     

Maplewood NJ 07040                       

973-313-2724       

marvin@clawsonarchitects.com

David Andreozzi    

Andreozzi Architects                        

232D Waseca Ave.                          

Barrington RI 02806                         

401-245-6800                                  

dsra@andreozzi.com

James Crowley     

Heritage Design Assoc.                    

233 Washington St.                         

Hanover MA 02339

781-924-1009                                  

jimcrowley@heritagedesigngroup.net

Jonathan Miller     

Jonathan Miller Design                     

4931 Homberg Dr  

Knoxville TN 37919                          

865-602-2435       

jmiller@jonathanmillerdesign.com

For more information please contact:

Steve Mickley

The American Institute of Building Design

Phone: 1-800-366-2423

Email:  steve.mickley@aibd.org

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