by Marisa | May 6, 2024 | Architectural Features, Art, Listing, Modern Homes
Built in 1939 and designed by John Yeon, the founder of the Northwest Regional Style of Modernism, this home achieves a perfect synthesis between structure and landscape. Originally designed for photographer Victor Jorgensen, the home was purchased by Yeon himself...
by Marisa | Feb 17, 2024 | Architectural Features, Atomic Living, Client Stories, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
MCLENNAN RESIDENCE In 1965, William and Janet McLennan commissioned local architect Henry Bergman to build a stunning, modern house in the Northwest Regional Style tucked into the SW Hills of Portland. This forward-thinking modern home of the era utilized post and...
by Marisa | Dec 22, 2022 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Photography by MidCentArc Via Flickr Welcome to our back-to-basics series. I’m diving into the core elements and features of mid-century modern architecture, furniture, decor, art, and design. What is “Mid-Century Modern?” The mid-century modern design...
by Marisa | Nov 1, 2022 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern
Photographer Lucas Hoang Via Unsplash What to Avoid To start, It’s important to note that the definition of restoration is the process of bringing a piece of furniture as close to its original state as possible. So if you are looking to slap a layer of paint...
by Marisa | Aug 15, 2022 | Architectural Features, Builder Feature, Places
Photography by: Oregon Department of Transportation Via Flickr PDX has reigned America’s Best Airport for nearly a decade, recently dropping to #2 in 2020, just under the Indiana International Airport. However, Portland hopes to regain the title with the...
by Marisa | Jun 27, 2022 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern
Photography by Melinda Young Stuart Via Flickr We value art of all forms — sculpture, mural, architecture, furniture, etc. — not only for aesthetics but for the story every piece holds. Take a moment and look around your home, or flip through your favorite interior...
