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Documenting and Preserving Modernist Architecture in the Outer Cape
Beginning in the late 1930s, a group of visionary architects congregated on the isolated backshore of Wellfleet and Truro. In conjunction with the exhibition Marcel Breuer, this lecture by Peter McMahon explores the Modernist legacy of the Outer Cape, along with efforts to document and preserve it. McMahon is principal of PM Design and focuses on sustainable modern architecture and restoration of mid 20th-century buildings.
Walking Tour: Cape Cod Modern Architecture
Visit the Cape Cod National Seashore to view the Modernist cottages. A chartered bus provides transportation for an exclusive tour by architect Peter McMahon, principal of PM Design, a firm dedicated to sustainable modern architecture and restoration of mid-20th-century buildings. See examples of modernist architecture and learn about the preservation of these "gems in the rough" at-risk for demolition. Space is limited, so reserve your seat by contacting Fran Gorman at 401-454-6530 or emailing the contact below.
Best in Glass
From a tiny transparent retreat on San Juan Island in Puget Sound to a cozy cottage nestled north of Drag Lake, these five residences demonstrate the myriad ways in which glass can enhance the modern…Mass Modern
A Martha’s Vineyard retreat surpasses the traditional boundaries of Cape Cod architecture with a contemporary design by Harvard professor and practicing architect Toshiko Mori.













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