Cedar-Clad House with Breathtaking Views At The Peak of Mt. Merino

Houses with breathtaking views are always romantic and serves as a great place for relaxation. This house is perched at the peak of Mt. Merino and features carefully framed views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. Its occupies an area of 2200 square feet and is organized around a two-story interior garden court. Walls of the house are made of...Continue Reading...

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Two Attached Houses with Smooth Cedar Skin

These two attached houses are situated in the central neighborhood of North Williams Avenue, Portland. Their footprint is very small so they gain more living space by moving vertically. The shape of the houses is simple cube with windows with a dark skin of smooth cedar. The interior of each home is composed of two distinct spatial orders. The first is a...Continue Reading...

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Modernist House on the Slope with Commanding Views

Webster Wilson, the designer of this house on the slope of an extinct volcano in inner city Portland, implemented his vision of modernist design with a humanistic slant. While being designed in modern style the house is complimented by generous use of natural finished wood and stone. Principals of abundant open space and natural light are implemented in the...Continue Reading...

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