Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA
Charles Rose Architects’ Dune House, occupying a small hill next to Cape Cod National Seashore, is a series of connected, intimate volumes situated horizontally and vertically across the sloping site, designed for Garry Sabatini and Ned Munro.
The two main volumes shift past each other and are linked by a central stair core where multiple levels coalesce.
From certain angles, Dune House gives the impression of several distinct buildings, each commanding expansive views of the Atlantic.
Due to its impressive structure, the Dune House has recently been awarded a 2022 American Architecture Awards Honorable Mention by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
Its three distinct buildings hug the hill created by dunes and take advantage of the unique topography with elevated living areas and roof decks.
The Dune House not only presents opportunities for the best views but also preserves one of the many kettle bowls native to the Outer Cape and its unique geology.
Designed for an artist and a personal trainer, the property includes a light-filled studio, gym, and office.
The south-facing bedrooms, living spaces, and pool terrace bask in New England sun.
Outdoor spaces designed for entertaining include a poolside kitchen, a secluded fire pit, screened porch, and a roof deck.
The structures, clad in copper, cedar, and concrete, will weather into rich textures blending with the natural surrounding brush; over time, the house becomes a part of the landscape itself.
The salty winds on the Cape, which are harsh and corrode most materials, actually help strengthen the flat-lock copper panels and the cedar siding that clad the buildings.
Project: Dune House
Architects: Charles Rose Architects
Lead Architect: Charles Rose
General Contractor: Homes By Sisson
Client: Garry Sabatini and Ned Munro
Photographers: Courtesy of the Architect
