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Concordia Mid Century Birkemeier Design – New on Market
7005 NE 29th Portland, OR 97211
This is a rare opportunity to own an original Birkemeier mid century home in immaculate condition. The home has been tastefully updated by the designer owner keeping in tact the period details while enhancing the modern aesthetic and conveniences. These homes rarely go on market and this is a great example of one that has been updated while keeping the details that make the Birkemeiers highly sought after homes. Original, natural wood beamed vaulted ceilings greet you as you enter the main floor living space. The slightly curved edges on each of the beams are a clear indication that you are in a Birkemeier original. A creative builder that enjoyed designing and building high quality homes each with original characteristics and details. Large fireplaces in both the living room and around the corner into the dining room remind us that the hearth is indeed the center and heart of the home.
Features:
- 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths
- 2,916 sq ft
- Vaulted Natural Beamed Ceiling in the Front Room
- 2 Fireplaces
- Double Car Garage
- Full Finished Basement with Full Bar (Will Easily Convert to a 2nd Full Kitchen)
- Updated Kitchen and Baths with Custom Designer Tiles and Finishes
- Landscaped Backyard with Large Patio for Outdoor Entertaining
- Roman Brick Facade with Unique Birkemeier Detailing
- Located in the popular Concordia neighborhood
- More Photos and Details at the Concordia Birkemeier Site
Concordia Birkemeier
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Concordia Birkemeier
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Contact Marisa Swenson at Modern Homes Portland to schedule a showing – marisa@m-homes.net – 971.285.7955
East County Mid-Century Historic Survey Project
Midtown Estates Advertisement from the Oregonian
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability recently completed a historic building survey in East Portland neighborhoods, as part of a small grant from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The focus was on “Mid-Century” residential areas developed from 1935-1965, a period when East Portland experienced considerable growth and change.
From the City of Portland’s website:
East Portland is a special and complex part of the city, and its history, landscapes, and development differ in many ways from Portland’s urban core and inner-ring neighborhoods. Much of East Portland was developed in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, when new architectural styles and building forms were introduced. Styles such as the Ranch House, Split-level, and “Mid-Century Modern” became popular, for example. Those styles and forms were the focus of this survey project.
A team led by a consulting firm, Historic Preservation Northwest (HPNW), photographed buildings to determine their age, style, and characteristic features. Approximately 600 properties were surveyed, grouped in clusters in neighborhoods. The clusters were selected to represent a range of development eras and patterns, architectural types and styles of construction that were prevalent from 1935-1965. The survey was selective due to the large size and diversity of the study area. Most of the properties surveyed were single-family residences, although some commercial buildings constructed during the 1935-1965 development period were also included.
Go to the City of Portland’s page here dedicated to the survey and click on the PDF marked Modern Historic Resources of East Portland and have fun looking at all of the mid century structures with detailed outline of architectural features and histories.
Sputnik Housewares – Vintage Mid Century Housewares
Some of my favorite (and most entertaining) Facebook friends to follow are the owners of Sputnik Housewares Marci Holcomb and Austin Jordan and of course the Sputnik fan page. They are always posting about the most amazing finds at garage/estate sales and thrift store adventures that make a not as “gifted” vintage housewares hunter absolutely jealous but also fuels the addiction fire to keep searching and fine tuning those hunting skills.
The most wonderful thing about the owners of Sputnik is that they offer their amazing scores for sale at good prices for the vintage housewares lover that doesn’t have the time, patience, luck, knowhow but still want excellent condition sets of mid century goods. They sell a healthy stock of merchandise in the Deco to Disco store on Hawthorne. Everything from a full primary Pyrex mixing bowl set (my current obsession) to rare tiki mugs, working hand mixers & lots more.
For the upcoming holidays, Marci let me know they will be bringing out their light up vintage lawn ornaments (which have a serious following and sell out really quickly so get there soon), Sunbeam stand mixers for baking, and special vintage holiday cocktail sets.
If you are not local don’t worry you can still shop at Sputnik online on their newly established Etsy store. To check out the merchandise that they currently have in stock at Deco to Disco you can see it on their Faceook page and don’t forget to become a fan.
Deco to Disco is located at:
1960 SE Hawthorne
Portland, OR 97214
Mid Century Modern Home Feature – NE Portland
Mid Century Modern in NE Portland ~ on market for the first time ever $310k-SOLD
This area in outer NE Portland is full of hidden mid century home treasures. Every once in a great moon one of the treasures hits the market. This is the first time this custom mid century modern home has been on market and it shows. This beautiful home is a virtual time capsule (I only wish I could have seen it furnished) with original fixtures in excellent condition. The shed roof, clerestory window, vaulted tongue and groove wood ceiling forms are all features that are on the top of my favorites list and this one has it all. There is a large basement with a wonderful bar and side office/work room. The laundry is located upstairs off of the kitchen…convenient for the modern family.
More pics of the loveliness:
starburst doorbell - looks like NuTone's "Star Lite"
intercom system with radio
built in hairpin leg
beautiful entry, beams & ceiling
Details:
- Custom built in 1960
- 3 beds, 2.5 baths
- 3,766 sq ft
- Original fixtures and hardwood floors
- Tongue and groove hemlock vaulted ceilings
Located at 12612 NE Siskiyou:
click on image for listing details on the Siskiyou MCM
More homes for sale in the Russell neighborhood:
Architect Frank Shell Designed Mid Century Modern Home
Frank Shell mid century - built 1955 - SOLD
UPDATE: THIS HOME HAS SOLD
The Frank Shell residential projects seem to be having tough luck in today’s market. The past home that I featured by Shell is still on market going on a couple of years.
Enter Frank Shell home #2 on market that is also a bank owned home and at this moment is far from a fixer. This Shell designed mid century modern home is located in NW Portland on a large 3/4 acre lot on a dead end street and was originally designed by Shell for a local doctor. I toured this home the other day and the previous owners had put a lot of money into high end upgrades and restoration of this home, it’s sad that it went to the bank but someone lucky buyer will benefit from all of their hard work at it’s current sticker price of just $595k.
Some of the features:
master bedroom with sliding wall panels to sitting room and concrete floors
living room - lots of natural light thank goodness, bank owned = no electricity
split level mahogany stairs
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George Perrou – Retro Modern Artist
George Perrou - retro modern art
I have had the opportunity to attend two of Portland artist George Perrou’s openings at the fabulous Elroy Art Space. The first show was his “Dreams of Eames” opening and just last weeks “Shipwrecks of Sparta” opening. Perrou’s work is inspired by mid century animation, colors, decor, art and life. Perrou’s method is unique in that he uses tape (as one time stencils) and a knife to create the sharp , overlapping lines on his canvases. The contrast of vibrant background colors with the sharp geometric images draws you in and gives one the overwhelming sense of nostalgia for the days when you spent endless hours in a different world with The Jetsons.
George Perrou - retro modern art
You can view more of Perrou’s work (and buy it) through the Elroy Art website.
Also, here is the OPB Oregon Art Beat feature on George Perrou.
George Perrou - retro modern art
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Street of Eames Pre-sale Tickets
Street of Eames Modern Home Tour
Tickets for the 2010 Street of Eames modern homes tour are available for purchase right now. Special advanced tickets are available for an additional donation price of $250 per pair (includes 2 – $50 tickets and a $150 tax deductible donation to the Street of Eames Fund, which supports after-school programs for homeless elementary school students in Portland Public Schools). Regular priced tickets ($50) officially go on sale February 22nd, 2010 but the event sells out every year (within minutes) so, if you don’t want to take any chances, then you should buy tickets now at the Street of Eames website.
Look Modern – Mid Century Modern Home Furnishing
Verner Panton chairs manufactured by Herman Miller in September, 1974, in vibrant orange molded plastic.
Danish Modern Living Room Set
convertible sofa bed by Hans Wegner (not sure how long that sale was going)
The other I day I was out and about picking up flyers from the printers, there were no parking spaces in the usual vicinity, so I had to park a couple of blocks away. I jumped out of the car and saw a small a-frame reader board that said “mid-century modern furniture” and had an arrow pointing up. I looked up and saw a door to a narrow staircase, so I decided to pop in to see what they had. What I expected to walk into was a 1,500 – 2,000 sq. ft. space with a couple of overpriced pieces that were more intended for an e-bay sale. What I walked into, after the couple of flights of stairs, was an 8,000 sq ft warehouse packed full (not uncomfortably) of amazing Danish mid century modern home furniture in great/excellent condition. Rooms full of Eames chairs, mid century credenzas, sofas, it goes on for quite a while (and so could I). I was not completely shocked by the pricing, it was what I expect to see this type of furnishing in this type of condition, and when I was there they were having a 20% off of everything sale. I met one of the owners and they told me they had been there for awhile but are only open Fri. – Sun. (they actually do a lot of their business on-line), check their site for hours and stop by if you can, it is breathtaking.
Look Modern is located at:
800 SE Clay
Portland, OR 97214
The Original Dinerant – Portland Oregon
The Original Dinerant ~ Portland Oregon
I know the word “dinerant” isn’t really a word but the term fits this modern vintage replica restaurant perfectly. The Original Dinerant, designed by David Ashen of D-ASH Design (NY), combines the sophistication of mid-century Palm Springs with the casual feel of the classic American roadside diner. They have an interesting menu with a VooDoo Doughnut burger (yes, instead of buns, doughnuts!), poutine (I had to look this up but it is a standard in Canada), and some of the best breakfast around. I had the biscuits with the best veggie gravy I have had yet, that was served with a baby field green salad and loved it all! They serve Stumptown Coffee and the flourescent lit, multi-tiered, rotating dessert case (every diner has one) as you enter boasts the tallest carrot cake and thickest pies around.
The Original Dinerant is located at:
300 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
Rummer Restoration Project – Gresham Oregon
back of the double gabled Gresham Rummer *Not For Sale*
- double Thermador’s reporting for duty
A little while ago I stumbled across a very entertaining blog about a family (the Lewis’) from Gresham restoring/remodeling their Rummer home. They do not make it look fast or easy but it is very entertaining getting to take a peek into their remodeling projects and the outcome is always amazing, they do such a great job! Another thing that I love about the Lewis’ blog is that the entire family is excited about their home projects, they make it feel like the home is a family member and not just a place to live.
So after I had devoured all of the blogs contents, I contacted Steve and Haley and invited myself over to tour and get a first hand look of their restoration project. When I visited they had zero kitchen, it was gutted to the studs (very brave). Haley took me on the tour and explained all of the pretty, clean lines they are going to open up throughout the home, to take it back to the way it was intended to look (& then some).
The kitchen design is influenced by case study home #22. Here is the plan:
kitchen plan, modeled after case study home #22 - (photo by the Lewis')
case study house #22 - photo by Julius Shulman
Update: Since I have visited, the Lewis’ have put the kitchen back together. Pics here! It is amazing, thanks for sharing it with us.
P.S. can’t wait to see what they do with that ’56 Airstream Safari aka Plan B
Gresham Rummer holiday ~ beautiful! (photos by the Lewis')
For a list of all of the Rummer homes for sale in the Portland area visit the Rummer page where I will update listings as they hit market.
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