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Minutes from Cabrillo National Monument, this new modern home is located in the Wooded Area of Point Loma, where a temperate coastal climate and a mature eucalyptus canopy define the setting. The site offers a quiet, sheltered feel with filtered views toward the ocean beyond. The existing house could not accommodate the owners’ needs and… Continue reading Point Loma House

This 1950s daylight ranch in Vancouver, WA was ready for a mid-century home remodel. Outdated finishes and quirky details had taken over, and the layout no longer worked—especially for an avid outdoorsman whose bikes, skis, and gear had filled every available nook. The goal was to bring the house back into balance, with spaces that… Continue reading Riverview Mid-Century

This expansive property in Portland’s Hillsdale neighborhood was full of opportunities. While the clients were attached to the original 800-sq.ft. farmhouse, their dream home was 3,200-sq.ft, making a renovation impractical. It was time to start fresh with a new modern farmhouse. The plan for the new house carefully considered the spirit of the old home.… Continue reading SW Farmhouse

After 30 years in her treasured 1920s bungalow, Irene craved a change. First and foremost, she wanted to age in place in her cherished home with plenty of room for her grown children and grandchildren to visit. A remodel designed for aging in place was the answer. She wanted a design that addressed every space,… Continue reading Alameda Craftsman

Some design decisions just don’t make sense. That is what happened in the story of this poor Craftsman house, located in Portland’s Laurelhurst neighborhood. It is always a pleasure to help clients who are ready to make things right by returning a home to its architectural roots. In this case, making things right required a… Continue reading Laurelhurst Craftsman

Neglected and on its way to foreclosure, this Battleground house deserved extra special attention. It needed a whole house interior remodel to suit its spectacular natural setting. Located on a farm with beautiful horses, like Scout (pictured), it deserved a well-appointed interior. In other words, it needed thoughtful design details to breathe new life into… Continue reading Scout’s House

The owners of this 1940s single-story house in Portland’s Hillside neighborhood were expecting, and the home simply wasn’t keeping up. A small one-car garage, low basement ceilings, a tight first-floor layout, and barely any usable space above left little room to grow. What started as a list of problem areas quickly pointed toward something much… Continue reading Hillside House