For the popular boutique outdoor hospitality brand AutoCamp’s first East Coast location, Workshop/APD developed a master plan for the 14-acre site and designed the central clubhouse building at AutoCamp cape Cod. The clubhouse, with a charred and natural cedar, black steel and concrete material palette that complements its natural setting, also references mid-century modernist Cape Cod design. We explored the history of Cape Cod Modernism – specifically, the impact of Breuer, Gropius & friends, and how they influenced regional architecture. From there, we balanced context & brand to create a local experience.  

The master plan centered views and prioritized access to the ocean with foot and bike paths throughout. Separate cabins and airstreams support individualized guest experiences with nature, while the clubhouse serves as a central hub. 

For this family home, the goal was to balance the desire to build by the water with the challenges of the environment and the site. Visibility, beach access, and flood requirements influenced the siting, leading to an elevated main house that sits nearest to the water. Meanwhile, the guest house and pool are situated uphill – a designated entertaining space. 

This home presented a unique challenge: how to design a coastal home without water views. On a private, non-waterfront property, we found more opportunities for design flexibility, rather than more constraints. We designed a stunning courtyard to serve as the focal point, visible from every structure through sliding glass doors and windows.  

Fewer local and historical restrictions required a more disciplined approach to design for this South Florida residence. With modernity and livability in mind, we took an extremely edited approach that prioritized practical considerations like space planning, scale, orientation to views, daylight, and flat roofs. 

This adaptive reuse project required reimagining a collection of local buildings for both locals and visitors in Edgartown. Previously a collection of buildings adjacent to each other but not connected, we replanned the experience for hotel guests, day guests and locals – creating a connective indoor-outdoor plan. Such a large-scale project was not without its challenges – the proximity to water required extensive collaboration with local environmental entities. Alongside Woods Hole Oceanographic, we created flood maps to estimate the future toll of climate change on the property. With the research, we determined a site plan that would best lend itself to the longevity of Faraway Martha’s Vineyard, allowing the community to enjoy it for years to come.