Major Renovation & Restoration, Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, MA

The Cahoon Museum of American Art in Cotuit occupies a historic Cape Cod building. Cape Associates handled the renovation and restoration with Cotuit Bay Design.

The older part of the complex has deep red clapboard siding with white-trimmed windows, a gray roof and a brick chimney. Newer wings are clad in natural cedar shingles with matching red trim and a small cupola on the roof. Barn-style wood doors open from one wing.

Inside, the stair is painted soft green with a wood handrail and square newel posts. The gallery and reception spaces have light hardwood floors, track lighting and a curved front desk.

Out back, a bluestone patio with a bench and a small tree sits beside low brick walls with decorative metal grilles. A ramp and railing lead up to the entrance, with a lawn and woods behind the buildings. Metal railings line the ramp and steps.