by Marisa | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Map data ©2023 Google / The Fort House Saul Zaik remains one of the most influential architects in Portland’s rich architectural history. Ever a modest man, Zaik described his work as merely “building boxes with a bunch of windows but experimenting with how you...
by Marisa | Mar 12, 2021 | Listing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
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by Marisa | Feb 24, 2021 | Architectural Features
Maps Data: Google, ©2020 CNES / Astrium, Maxar Technologies With offices in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York City, and Vancouver BC, chances are you’ve seen ZGF Architects work. Here are a few of our favorite projects. Starting...
by Marisa | Feb 16, 2021 | Builder Feature
Image by: Jack Bookwalter Accessed via Chatterbox Kenneth Birkemeier was one of the most resourceful builders in Portland. The majority of Birkemeier’s building career took place between the 1930s-1950s where he implemented a variation of building styles...
by Marisa | Jan 28, 2021 | Architectural Features
Photo By: Alex DiCaprio (Google Maps Review) Joachim Carl Ernst Grube, also known as Joachim Grube, is a well-known architect recognized for his contributions to the built environment, not only in Oregon, but also around the world. Grube was born in Prinzenweg,...
by Marisa | Jan 19, 2021 | Architectural Features, Uncategorized
Photo Sourced from Urban Land Institute, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Peter Walker is a famous American landscape architect known for his contribution to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Hilton Munich Airport, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Museum Tower, among other...
by Marisa | Dec 30, 2020 | Architectural Features
Photo Sourced from: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons Arne Jacobsen was a Danish architect and designer known for his contribution to architectural Functionalism, a movement that includes the Nordic “funkis” that is featured significantly in Scandinavian urban...
by Marisa | Dec 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Photo by: Another_Believer | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International| The Tsuru Island located in the Gresham Japanese Garden(inside of the Main City park) is quite a sight. Sitting on 3/4 od an acre inside of the 21 acres Main City Park, Tsuru...
by Marisa | Dec 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Photo Sourced from Nina Mercado, Unsplash With the holidays so quickly upon us, I thought it would be fitting to share some of my favorite non-profit organizations that serve the Portland metro area. This year has brought a fair amount of challenges and now more than...
by Marisa | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Photo by Jens Behrmann on Unsplash Are you planning to put your house up for sale and are wondering how to prep? I list many homes per year and over the course of my career, I have seen these tips ensure a smooth transition to market and a successful selling...
