by Marisa | Apr 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Photo Courtesy of David Burn (CC) Though perhaps not as well known as his contemporaries, Belluschi and Yeon, Van Evera Bailey cannot be excluded from the examination of regional modernism in Oregon. Known for the sensibility and structural innovation of his designs,...
by Marisa | Apr 25, 2019 | Listing, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
2309 SW SUNSET BLVD PORTLAND, OR 97239 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This unique one level home is perched up off of the street capturing sweeping views of the West Hills and beautiful...
by Marisa | Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Photo Courtesy of Melissa Delzio (CC) Featuring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House Frank Lloyd Wright had a vision for the future of America. Well designed, affordable homes for the American middle class. Homes built with such intentional design that they...
by Marisa | Apr 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Featuring Origami Complex, Portland. Photo Courtesy of Google Earth (June 2019) Origami is an urban residential community of twelve for-sale homes in the Piedmont neighborhood of north Portland. Earth Advantage Platinum certified. Designed by Waechter Architecture and...
by Marisa | Apr 18, 2019 | Architectural Features, Atomic Living, Listing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
5610 SE Shorewood, Dr. Vancouver, WA 98661 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stunning 1956 custom mid-century modern home designed by local architect Peter Walker. Natural vaulted tongue and...
by Marisa | Apr 16, 2019 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes, Places
Featuring Aubrey Watzek House. Photo Courtesy of Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 No conversation on NW Regional Modernism is complete without mention of John Yeon. One of the progenitors of the style, he was also an urban activist, historic preservationist and one of the...
by Marisa | Apr 9, 2019 | Art
Featuring Arches and Column, 1982. Photo Courtesy of Eli Christman and VMFA Sculpture Garden (CC) If you haven’t heard his name, you’ve certainly seen his sculptures. Have you frequented the International Rose Test garden? Then you’ve likely walked under a Lee Kelly....
by Marisa | Apr 4, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Client Stories, Mid Century Modern
A few years ago, I sold this beautiful Bill Fletcher designed Northwest Regional style home and lately it’s been on my mind. This was one of those magical moments where the buyers were in town to see only a few homes and we had the scoop on this homecoming up on...
by Marisa | Apr 2, 2019 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Events, Modern Homes
Portland Design Week is one of my favorite events of the year. This year the line-up is better than ever. I wanted to take a moment to share my curated list of don’t-miss events for those interested in architecture and design. Monday, April 8, 2019:...
by Marisa | Mar 28, 2019 | Architectural Features, Atomic Living, Events, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Peek inside my “Mad Men-evoking” home via a new article in the Oregonian, highlighting Restore Oregon’s “Mid-Century Modern Design Series”. May 10th – 11th, ours and five other exemplary mid-century modern homes will be open for your exploration as part of the...
