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,...
by Marisa | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Mid-century modernism (MCM) is the design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture and urban development that took place between the 1940’s and 1970’s. It slipped into the background until the 1990’s when mid-century designs became more publically...
by Marisa | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
______________________________________________________________________ 2373 SE 44TH AVE #204 PORTLAND, OR 97215 Impressive sun-drenched corner unit designed by Portland’s beloved Holst Architecture. This expansive floor plan features polished concrete floors with...
by Marisa | Jul 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Credited with over 5,000 builds, including whole communities in the modernist style, “A Quincy Jones” is a name you’ve surely heard. Iconic to the California modernist movement, even to this day his homes are coveted among the stars. The L.A. based architect...
by Marisa | Jul 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Cataclysmic world events such as wars uproot and destroy, but they can also create opportunities sometimes.” (The Spruce) Inseparable from the socio-political state of a rapidly changing world, mid-century modernism has stood the test of time not only because...
by Marisa | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Day Hilborn had a vibrant and eclectic life. He was heavily influenced by music and performance theatre. In the 1930’s he was known most for his movie theatre designs. It was said that he was known by everyone in town and he had a great influence on the design of...
