by Marisa | Jul 26, 2011 | Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern
This weekend don’t miss the Architectural Heritage Center’s second annual Heritage Home Tour. This year the Pietro Belluschi house in Willamette Heights is on the tour.The home completed in 1948 and it was the last house he designed before becoming the...
by Marisa | Jul 26, 2011 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
The newest venture for Robert Oshatz, Portland’s famed organic architect, is a project titled the “Royal 5”. There are 5 view lots located at the intersection of NW Skyline and Royal Blvd which Oshatz plans to sell, design and build 5 custom homes...
by Marisa | Jul 10, 2011 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
As some of you know, I have been reporting on the progress at the Frank Shell house, from short sale to bank owned and now saved and being restored by a skilled contractor with an eye for the architects original vision. I was always very curious about the front door...
by Marisa | Jun 22, 2011 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
This Saturday, June 25th, 2011, is the encore presentation of the Kenneth Birkemeier lecture at the Architectural Heritage Center. I went to the first lecture last November and it was pretty fascinating, well worth the price of admission! Details from the...
by Marisa | May 26, 2011 | Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes, Rummers
There will be an auction for Rummer items beginning May 26th, 2011 through June 2nd, 2011. The auction will be in Ebay under the seller name “bobrummer”. Items included: Pieces of furniture displayed in the original Rummer showcase home and used by...