by Marisa | Apr 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
We are excited to share that one of our favorite brokers is joining forces with the Modern Homes Team! Meet Maryam Tu, an incredible broker who shares our affinity for architecturally significant homes and can’t wait to help you find or sell yours. She has an...
by Marisa | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Map data ©2023 Google / The Fort House Saul Zaik remains one of the most influential architects in Portland’s rich architectural history. Ever a modest man, Zaik described his work as merely “building boxes with a bunch of windows but experimenting with how you...
by Marisa | Mar 12, 2021 | Listing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
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by Marisa | Feb 24, 2021 | Architectural Features
Maps Data: Google, ©2020 CNES / Astrium, Maxar Technologies With offices in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York City, and Vancouver BC, chances are you’ve seen ZGF Architects work. Here are a few of our favorite projects. Starting...
by Marisa | Feb 16, 2021 | Builder Feature
Image by: Jack Bookwalter Accessed via Chatterbox Kenneth Birkemeier was one of the most resourceful builders in Portland. The majority of Birkemeier’s building career took place between the 1930s-1950s where he implemented a variation of building styles...
by Marisa | Jan 28, 2021 | Architectural Features
Photo By: Alex DiCaprio (Google Maps Review) Joachim Carl Ernst Grube, also known as Joachim Grube, is a well-known architect recognized for his contributions to the built environment, not only in Oregon, but also around the world. Grube was born in Prinzenweg,...
by Marisa | Jan 19, 2021 | Architectural Features, Uncategorized
Photo Sourced from Urban Land Institute, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Peter Walker is a famous American landscape architect known for his contribution to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Hilton Munich Airport, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Museum Tower, among other...
by Marisa | Dec 30, 2020 | Architectural Features
Photo Sourced from: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons Arne Jacobsen was a Danish architect and designer known for his contribution to architectural Functionalism, a movement that includes the Nordic “funkis” that is featured significantly in Scandinavian urban...
by Marisa | Dec 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Photo by: Another_Believer | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International| The Tsuru Island located in the Gresham Japanese Garden(inside of the Main City park) is quite a sight. Sitting on 3/4 od an acre inside of the 21 acres Main City Park, Tsuru...
by Marisa | Dec 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Photo Sourced from Nina Mercado, Unsplash With the holidays so quickly upon us, I thought it would be fitting to share some of my favorite non-profit organizations that serve the Portland metro area. This year has brought a fair amount of challenges and now more than...
