From the 1930s to the 1970s, modernist architecture thrived in New England. Despite economic problems and a conservative culture, the region fostered the practices of Bauhaus refugees and their students. Join Docomomo US for a two and a half day excursion examining the experimental weekend houses they designed for themselves and clients on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Modern Weekend tour will be led by Peter McMahon, the Founding Director of the Cape Cod Modern House Trust whose mission is to archive, restore and celebrate the Outer Cape’s outstanding modern architecture and the creative culture that surrounded it. He is co-author, along with Christine Cipriani, of Cape Cod Modern. Mid-Century Architecture and Community on the Outer Cape (2014, Metropolis Books) winner of the Historic New England Book Prize, 2015.

For a full schedule and list of sites visit the webpage or view the program brochure.

Friday October 6 – Sunday October 8
Wellfleet, MA
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