Michael H. Cole Building, Eastham, MA

The Michael H. Cole Building in Eastham was built by Cape Associates working with Catalyst Architecture. It is a small commercial building that borrows its look from a traditional Cape house.

The exterior mixes cedar shingle with gray clapboard siding. A standing-seam metal roof covers the front entry, and a brick walk leads across a lawn to a pair of glass doors. Solar panels sit on one roof slope.

Inside, the photos show:
• An open office with wood-framed doors
• A conference room with a long maple table
• A compact kitchen with light cabinets and stainless appliances
• A second kitchen with light wood cabinets and a granite counter

A sign reading 325 Massasoit stands at the curb. The scale fits comfortably into Eastham's village surroundings. Painted trim, double-hung windows and a covered side entry give the building a residential character that sits well beside its neighbors.