Residences at Lawrence Hill
Wellfleet, MA
Studio G is collaborating with the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Community Development Partnership at 95 Lawrence Road in Wellfleet. The project is designed to create a new neighborhood sheltered by native woodlands and reflective of the unique character of Wellfleet. Drawing inspiration from Cape Cod vernacular and mid-century modern house design, the project expresses its 21st-century origins with a sustainably designed site, airtight Passive House certified buildings and all-electric systems. With photovoltaic panels on the south- and west-facing roofs the project will achieve net-zero or near-net zero energy.
The development will have a total of 46 units, the “Upper Village” will feature 22 townhouses and 2 flats in seven buildings, while the “Lower Village” consists of one three-story building with 24 one- and two-bedroom flats. Most of the units will be income-restricted at income levels ranging from 30% to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) and will serve the housing needs of families and seniors from Wellfleet and the surrounding communities. Universal design approach ensures that 95 Lawrence Road is comfortable and inclusive for varied and diverse households.
The Upper Village townhouses are designed with families in mind, with first-floor living/dining and kitchen, and upper floor sleeping spaces. These units can easily serve multiple types of households, including older adults with a next-generation caregiver and households of non-family members. The separate Community Building will provide a gathering space for residents and a hub for a variety of resident service programs. A community living room, galley kitchen, and storage closet make the space flexible for multiple uses. Inside the entry are resident mailboxes, a package concierge system, and a lavatory. On the other side is the shared laundry room.
The Lower Village has a single elevator building with 22 flats, a community living room, and adjacent trellis-covered patio and BBQ area, community gardens, and laundry. The community room will provide a gathering space for residents, serving as an opportunity for events, as well as a hub for a variety of resident service programs.
Prioritizing sustainable site development, building will take place primarily on previously developed and disturbed areas to preserve surrounding woodlands in their natural state. Using this landscape to improve livability, common green spaces are scattered throughout the site. An accessible fitness + walking path connects the upper village community building to the lower village with a spur connecting to the parking lot and front entry, and the main path continuing to the rear gathering patio. The lower village’s outdoor patio is shaded by a trellis and the high tree canopy. Adjacent green space will include benches and community gardens. Behind the community building, the gathering patio and adjacent natural play yard and community gardens will include seating benches for residents of all ages to enjoy passive and active recreation in a woodland setting.