by Marisa | Feb 27, 2018 | Architectural Features, Art
Over the weekend I was treated to a tour of the Aubrey Watzek house that was designed by John Yeon. The Watzek house built in 1937 has been preserved in it’s original condition and is now on the National Historic Registry. The home is a gorgeous...
by Marisa | Jan 29, 2018 | Art, Events
The Portland Winter Light Festival is coming up this Thursday through Saturday February 1st-3rd. This is the third year for the festival which is an installation event that combines art and technology. Taking inspiration from light festivals around the globe the...
by Marisa | Oct 25, 2017 | Architectural Features, Art, Events, Places
The Portland Japanese Garden has recently undergone a large and lengthy expansion project. The project’s concept was designed by famed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma known for designing the $1.5 billion National Stadium for the 2020 Olympic Games. The addition...
by Marisa | Oct 25, 2017 | Architectural Features, Art, Events, Modern Homes
One of the most anticipated events of Design Week Portland 2017 is the AIA Portland Homes Tour which is titled Nine Lives – A Tour of Modern Homes. This self guided tour will showcase a modern take on northwest living. notes from the tour website: As the only...
by Marisa | Jan 11, 2017 | Art, Events
Portland is home to so many wonderful musical groups, the oldest of which is the Oregon Symphony. Founded in 1896, the Oregon Symphony was the first orchestra in the West. Throughout the last 120 years, the Oregon Symphony has continued to grow, expand its range of...
by Marisa | Sep 30, 2013 | Architectural Features, Art, Events, Modern Homes
With October almost here I am scrambling to pull my schedule together so that I can make time to hit some of the events that are about to flood the city during the Portland Design Festival. While I would love to attend all of the documentary screenings, panel...
