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Ray said there is some strong indian imagery in that structure ( a long <br /> house) . <br /> Ed Frenette said you have to go back to basics- what kind of roofs can you <br /> put on a building? They have tried to weave architectural character into <br /> the building , where it is possible . If you try to put a Cape Cod roof on a <br /> large building , you can ' t do it . They tried to do it in the smaller areas. <br /> Two authorities ( Joan and Dan ) who say vaulted roofs have historical ties . <br /> one thing that gives the Cape its character is that it has a lot of <br /> diversity. This building has a lot of diversity yet holds together as a <br /> single building . <br /> Tom reminded everyone that this building is larger than the total of all <br /> the buildings in Mashpee Commons . <br /> Dan Salien commented on this imagery . He sent Mark Chen some materials he <br /> had gathered for a project for the Gay Head Wampanoags . He became familiar <br /> with the Wigwam architectural form, which is the heritage of the New <br /> England American indian tribes . It was a form created by bending of green <br /> branches to form a vaulted roof , covered in thatch . The more he thought <br /> about it the more it struck him as a possibility or source of inspiration <br /> for characterizing Mashpee High School . Mashpee is the one place on the <br /> Cape where the Indian and Colonial cultures have merged . This sort of <br /> architectural inspiration is possibly fitting , but it is up to the <br /> Committee to decide. <br /> Paul said if the Committee agrees on this concept, that type of statement <br /> should be put on the building so people present and future can understand <br /> what the design represents . <br /> Peter mentioned the casino in Conn . They also have a lot of native <br /> american influence. They did it through interior design and colors . <br /> Ed said the statement Dan made is as poetic a statement as you will get as <br /> to what makes this different from everything else . We can run with that <br /> idea and reinforce it with color and texture and make it come true . <br /> Joe has a concern with the exterior wall and roof , uniting them so there <br /> is a consistent language around the perimeter . <br /> Ray thinks they have done that. <br /> Joe is also concerned about the configuration , the adaptation of the indian <br /> long house by creating a very expensive bowed roof. <br /> Ray said that is not true. There is very little cost difference between a <br /> pitched and bowed . <br /> Joe asked how they will clad it? <br /> With applied membrane <br /> Ed asked the Committee to reach consensus , conceptually . If you like it, <br /> with some modification , then our job is to price it out. We need a <br /> starting point. We won ' t do an incredibly expensive roof if we can ' t <br /> afford it. <br /> Peter asked if there is an advantage to go forward with 2 roof alternatives <br /> at this time and price them, will it save time? <br /> Ray said it will not save time . <br /> Joe said the worst thing you can do is rush this . <br /> Peter asked him if he has a strong desire to change this roof? <br /> Joe said he does . He prefers plain , simple, pitched roof . Something like <br /> 7 <br />