by Marisa | Oct 25, 2017 | Architectural Features, Art, Events, Places
The Portland Japanese Garden has recently undergone a large and lengthy expansion project. The project’s concept was designed by famed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma known for designing the $1.5 billion National Stadium for the 2020 Olympic Games. The addition...
by Marisa | Oct 25, 2017 | Architectural Features, Atomic Living, Events, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes, Rummers
Interested in knowing more about ranch style homes? You are in luck because this weekend the Architectural Heritage Center is hosting a lecture on the history of the American ranch style home presented by one of the AHC education committee members Jim Varner titled:...
by Marisa | Oct 25, 2017 | Architectural Features, Art, Events, Modern Homes
One of the most anticipated events of Design Week Portland 2017 is the AIA Portland Homes Tour which is titled Nine Lives – A Tour of Modern Homes. This self guided tour will showcase a modern take on northwest living. notes from the tour website: As the only...
by Marisa | Oct 27, 2016 | Architectural Features
We are proud partners of Restore Oregon during their annual Mid-Century Modern tour each spring. We invite you to support their efforts to save, preserve, and re-use historic places across Oregon – places like the Jantzen Beach Carousel, the Crater Lake...
by Marisa | Aug 12, 2015 | Architectural Features, Places
A new sibling in Portland’s family of bridges opens to the public on September 12th, 2015. Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, brings a beautiful splash of color to the Portland skyline after sundown. Its nighttime lighting scheme actually changes color...
by Marisa | Sep 18, 2014 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
This summer had gone by so fast and it’s already time for the Fall 2014 AIA Portland Homes Tour. This year, the tour will showcase creative, urban infill and the sneak peek looks like the tour will deliver some incredible examples of modern design. Tour...
