by Marisa | Sep 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are arguably no designers with a wider range of influence on 20th-century design than the powerhouse couple, Charles and Ray Eames. They are best known for their contributions to architecture, furniture design, industrial design & manufacturing, and the...
by Marisa | Sep 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today you’re in for a treat of contemporary eye-candy. I’m erring on the side of luxury this week, with five of America’s most beautiful contemporary luxury homes. Beautiful contemporary designs can be found from West to East. If you’re looking...
by Marisa | Sep 5, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Mid Century Modern
2019 is the 100 year anniversary of the Bauhaus—the school started by Walter Gropius that began a movement. A reaction to the frivolity of the last century, this German-born movement spread quickly across the world, fueling an age of art, design, and architecture that...
by Marisa | Aug 29, 2019 | Events
Get a handle on the latest in home design this weekend at the 2019 Portland Renovation & Landscaping Show. This tradeshow will feature everything from cabinetry to sunrooms to waterproofing and more. Getting started in your home projects is easier when you know...
by Marisa | Aug 27, 2019 | Atomic Living, contemporary modern, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern
An Innovative Start Innovation embodies the Herman Miller mission and at over 100 years, that legacy thrives. I’ve said it before and may say it again—Herman Miller changed accessibility to midcentury design in a big way. Perhaps the biggest legacy they leave...
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,...
