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Architectural Design Inc. has decades of experience remodeling Cape Cod homes. We offer an exceptionally personalized design process, which allows us to combine a full understanding of your vision and lifestyle with the highest quality design and materials. It is our goal to make the process with our clients both exciting and rewarding, and to far exceed your expectations. Here are a few of the transformations we’ve had the pleasure of working on over the years:

Wequaquet Lake, Centerville

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A remodeled family cottage on Wequaquet Lake is now one family’s dream home, read more from Cape Cod Home article by Haley Cote. See the full renovated cottage in our home renovations portfolio.


Truro Hilltop

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On a secluded Truro hilltop, this beloved family vacation home with an original large flat roof is transformed by curved roof panels and a signature lookout tower. Curved decks and steel cable railings extend living outdoors to capture spectacular distant water views of both Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.


East Orleans

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In order to link the existing house with an addition, the front door is placed on a 45-degree angle behind a Mahogany farmer’s porch. The roof of the garage slopes toward the road to give the home visual balance. Cedar shingles replaced blue clapboard siding. Cape Cod Life Magazine described the project as a “flawless remodel/addition“.


Cape Cod Bay, Wellfleet

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A multi-level home on a fairly humble site uses every inch of its 23-foot height limit to maximum capacity. Cathedral ceilings and open-concept floor plan embrace today’s preferred style of living, but never at the expense of cozy nooks and comfortable spaces. Read the Home Remodeling article by Laurie Higgins.


Orleans

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An Orleans, MA home with a second story addition is transformed by an open farmers porch adding dimension and character.


Little Pleasant Bay

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A historical stone bungalow is renovated and restored with a guest room addition. Read about the renovation in Cape Cod and Islands Home magazine.


Contemporary Home

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Overlooking Cape Cod Bay, this home features a passion for modern art. View this contemporary Cape Cod home which became a collaborative renovation between client, architect and millworker.


Chatham

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The original home was built on a coastal bank and what started as a renovation, became a new house after discovering limitations and deficiencies in the old house. The Chatham home takes full advantage of beautiful water views.


Cape Cod National Seashore

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This design-build beach cottage was renovated sensitively in the Wellfleet area of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Light fills the interior thanks to a redesign which features an open floor plan.


Nauset Beach

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This Orleans home is set on a bluff overlooking Nauset Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, along with National Seashore tidal marshes. The thoughtful redesign takes advantage of ocean breezes, sunlight, and expansive views.


Historical Windmill Restored and Reborn

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View more photos in our portfolio, History reborn


Wellfleet Bay

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The need for a major renovation for this Cape Cod summer home was clear from the outset. After the home construction was complete, the project exceeded even the architect’s expectations. The character of this Cape house residential design inspires many of our new clients as they look forward to their own home renovations.


Osterville Entry

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The design for this Osterville luxury home renovation is built on the healthy structure of the existing California-style home. Years later, the client returned to work with AD architects on a second home as their family needs grew.


Mashpee Poolside

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The architects were restricted to the existing footprint for this Mashpee renovation. The waterfront Cape Cod home gracefully expands the existing home by adding an additional story to maximize majestic water views.


Pleasant Bay

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With panoramic views of Pleasant Bay and the Cape Cod National Seashore, AD Architects redesigned this Cape Cod home along with a barn, pool house, and a nearby cottage.


Chatham Renovation

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In addition to an extensive renovation, a customized deck and patio create a memorable gathering place for family and friends. This exceptional Chatham coastal home overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.


Quanset Overlook

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Fire damage led to this spectacular new home designed on the foundation of the original building. AD architects focused on personalized design with the client while managing restrictive zoning and environmental concerns. Surrounded on all sides by water and marshland, this South Orleans home enjoys stunning panoramic views.


East Orleans Pool

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Major renovations and additions to this Cape Cod home included: several bedrooms, a large kitchen for entertaining, two story entry with easy access to mudroom, and a two-car garage for car and boat. The addition features a Master Bedroom with private bath, as well as, a Junior Master Bedroom with private bath on the first floor. Two areas are convertible for extra weekend sleeping areas. The home features an in-ground pool and hot tub, along with a “Mancave-Hideout” office in the basement. The home’s footprint was carefully designed to feature a backyard pool in relationship with an adjacent sensitive wetland.