by Marisa | Sep 20, 2011 | contemporary modern, Modern Homes
I had the opportunity to visit a beautifully designed minimalist modern home on the exclusive market in the NW Hills neighborhood of Portland. This is a very rare opportunity because this style of modern home is always custom built (as this one is) and most of them...
by Marisa | Sep 14, 2011 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
One of the many activities going on during the 2011 Portland Architecture and Design Festival is the Tour of Exceptional Homes showcasing 6 unique modern homes designed by a handful of famed Portland architects such as Pietro Belluschi, Paul McKean, Benjamin Waechter....
by Marisa | Sep 12, 2011 | Modern Homes
Driving through the winding, wooded lot to get to the hidden retreat that is perfectly sited into the sloped lot that hugs the banks of Lake Oswego and has one of the most stunning views of Mt. Hood. The natural cedar shingles that make up the siding blends the form...
by Marisa | Jul 26, 2011 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
The newest venture for Robert Oshatz, Portland’s famed organic architect, is a project titled the “Royal 5”. There are 5 view lots located at the intersection of NW Skyline and Royal Blvd which Oshatz plans to sell, design and build 5 custom homes...
by Marisa | May 26, 2011 | Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes, Rummers
There will be an auction for Rummer items beginning May 26th, 2011 through June 2nd, 2011. The auction will be in Ebay under the seller name “bobrummer”. Items included: Pieces of furniture displayed in the original Rummer showcase home and used by...
by Marisa | May 23, 2011 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
One of the first blog posts that I wrote here on the Modern Homes Portland site was a visit to a home that was on market designed by architect Frank Shell for his personal residence. Frank and his wife lived in this house until he passed away in 2003. The Shell house...
