by Marisa | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Modernism did not originate on the West Coast, but I think it found an amazing home there, ” says Sam Lubell, author of Mid-Century Modern Architecture Travel Guide: West Coast USA. (link). With roots in the Bauhaus movement and International style, Northwest...
by Marisa | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
How often do you get the chance to dive into the mind of one of the greatest creators of the mid-century movement? This weekend, the chance is yours in a free, public, talk on one of Portland’s greatest legacies, Pietro Belluschi! Read on. “In celebration...
by Marisa | Aug 13, 2019 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Modern Homes, Uncategorized
Portland is known as a hub of innovation across many industries. We’ve seen the rise of the “Silicon Forest” in the tech industry with similar surges in start-up culture, healthcare, and outdoor and athletic design. If you’ve spent any time in Portland, it’s clear...
by Marisa | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been keeping up with our Modern Homes Portland blog, you know we believe in the relevancy of mid-century design in the modern age. In the last few weeks, we’ve looked at iconic moments and people intrinsic to its’ history and we’ve looked at design in...
by Marisa | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
To quote William Krisel, a famous mid-century architect based out of California, “MCM is the same today as it was in the 1950’s because it is not a style and is based on solid principles of design and human needs, along with functionalism, respect for the environment,...
