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 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 | Apr 18, 2019 | Architectural Features, Atomic Living, Listing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
5610 SE Shorewood, Dr. Vancouver, WA 98661 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stunning 1956 custom mid-century modern home designed by local architect Peter Walker. Natural vaulted tongue and...
by Marisa | Apr 16, 2019 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes, Places
No conversation on NW Regional Modernism is complete without mention of John Yeon. One of the progenitors of the style, he was also an urban activist, historic preservationist and one of the region’s most influential conservationists. Yeon was born in Portland in...
by Marisa | Apr 4, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Client Stories, Mid Century Modern
A few years ago, I sold this beautiful Bill Fletcher designed Northwest Regional style home and lately it’s been on my mind. This was one of those magical moments where the buyers were in town to see only a few homes and we had the scoop on this homecoming up on...
by Marisa | Apr 2, 2019 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Events, Modern Homes
Portland Design Week is one of my favorite events of the year. This year the line-up is better than ever. I wanted to take a moment to share my curated list of don’t-miss events for those interested in architecture and design. Monday, April 8, 2019:...
