by Marisa | Sep 13, 2020 | Architectural Features, Listing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Just Listed: Pacific Northwest mid-century modern design at its best. This gorgeous home was designed by Frank Shell who was one of Portland’s most intriguing mid-century architects known for his commercial projects, he custom designed only a few personal...
by Marisa | Jul 28, 2020 | Architectural Features, Art, Events
Design Week Portland is a highly-anticipated annual festival coordinating hundreds of events, talks, gallery showcases, tours, workshops, runway shows, and open studios, all throughout the city. This year the event, like many others, have had to quickly adapt and get...
by Marisa | Jul 23, 2020 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
“God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it. Everything else is at least for me an abuse of paper.” Alvar Aalto, Sketches, 1978 Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was a Finnish architect and a furniture designer. Over the span of his remarkable...
by Marisa | Jul 15, 2020 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Places
There’s major development happening in Kenton! But it might not be the type you’ve been seeing elsewhere around the city. In April 2020, Kenton welcomed Portland’s newest LISAH project, Argyle Gardens! L.I.S.A.H. LISAH— or Low Income Single Adult...
by Marisa | Jul 10, 2020 | Architectural Features, Atomic Living, Mid Century Modern, Uncategorized
Forty years after his passing, Paul Revere Williams remains one of the most prominent names in architecture. Known as the “Architect of the Stars’, he designed for a long list of celebrity clients. His signature script graces the side of the Beverly Hills Hotel...
