Modern Homes Portland was just featured in the Oregonian in an article about the Concordia Birkemeier mid century listing (which is sale pending!):
Birkemeier Home
“One of the most prolific midcentury proponents was Ken Birkemeier, who designed and built dozens of city homes, particularly in Northeast Portland neighborhoods. Some of his hallmark touches include Roman brick facades (using longer, narrower bricks), spacious rooms, large front windows and stylized round “oculus” windows. Many of his modern homes featured a combination of rooflines.
For sale at 7005 N.E. 29th Ave. in the Concordia neighborhood is one such Birkemeier, built in 1956. Focused on two fireplaces, one that faces the living room and the other the dining room, the home is a striking example of Birkemeier’s mantra of the hearth as the heart of the home.
“The owner is an interior designer,” said listing agent Swenson, “and the home has been tastefully updated while retaining its period details. It has lots of natural honey-blonde wood built-ins, beamed vaulted ceilings on the main floor and a built-in entry planter. The kitchen has been updated with custom cabinets and Pratt and Larson tile, and the lower level, which was a bar, is nearly a completely separate living quarters; it just needs a stove.
“Birkemeier was a creative builder who designed and built high-quality homes with character,” she said. “These homes rarely go on the market.”
Priced at $424,900, the 3,216-square-foot home has four bedrooms and three baths. It will be open Sunday, March 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.”
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