by Marisa | Sep 30, 2013 | Architectural Features, Art, Events, Modern Homes
With October almost here I am scrambling to pull my schedule together so that I can make time to hit some of the events that are about to flood the city during the Portland Design Festival. While I would love to attend all of the documentary screenings, panel...
by Marisa | Feb 28, 2013 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
This is the tour we have all been waiting for! I am so excited that the Historic Preservation League of Oregon has put together a tour of Saul Zaik designed homes. Zaik is the architect of some of my favorite homes in Portland and at the coast (Salishan). About Saul...
by Marisa | Feb 28, 2013 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
This is the second year that the Modern Home Tour group is hosting a tour of some of Portland’s most interesting modern homes. This year, the featured homes are a really good mix of new construction contemporary designs, NW Regional Style...
by Marisa | Feb 7, 2013 | Architectural Features
***update – this event is sold out*** Coming up soon, the Architectural Heritage Center will be hosting a lecture on John Storrs as part of their Oregon Architects Series. Storrs is one of Oregon’s great architects specializing in the NW...
by Marisa | Nov 7, 2012 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
I finally grabbed a minute out of my busy schedule to take a short road trip out to one of Oregon’s most beautiful areas. Mt. Angel and Silverton are host to a handful of interesting sights. Silverton is known for being home to the magnificent Silver Falls State...
by Marisa | Oct 8, 2012 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
The American Institute of Architects Portland and the Center for Architecture are pleased to announce the 2012 Design Matters: A Tour of Exceptional Portland Homes. One of the most popular events of the annual Portland Architecture + Design Festival, this...