Contemporary kitchen with marble island.

Modern cape cod house on the waterfront.

PROVINCETOWN HARBOR HOUSE

The primary design goal for this new construction house was to create a warm, light-filled, and modern home that adapts elegantly to its compact lot in a historic district. Responding to additional limitations imposed by zoning, flood, and environmental regulations, this house respects the character of its New England village surroundings, aligning with neighboring houses and maintaining traditional rooflines and window detailing on the street-facing side. Yet, subtle modern elements hint that this is no 19th-century replica, inviting curiosity about how the architecture will also respond to a stunning waterfront location. A key design feature is the recessed corner entryway, which opens an enticing view through the house to the harbor beyond, and inflects toward the waterside swimming pool, hidden from the street, but revealed subtly at the front door.

The house opens dramatically on the water side, with expansive glass walls in minimalist frames set within floor-to-ceiling portals of naturally weathered wood. Tiered wood decks connect the main floor, built safely above the flood plain, to a lower pool deck and dock level, seamlessly integrating the interior and outdoor living areas.

Inside, materials are curated for calm, with a palate of pale oak floors, cabinetry and plank ceilings that evoke warmth and simplicity appropriate for casual waterfront living. Lighting, air grilles and systems controls are carefully integrated for an uncluttered look, while dark bronze accents provide a striking contrast. Furnishings are typically wood and light-colored high-performance fabrics to further the feeling of peace, practicality and timelessness that resonate across the property.

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