by Marisa | May 27, 2022 | Architectural Features, Art, Builder Feature
As the sky clears over Portland and the clouds take their seasonal leave of absence, my clients (and myself) have had landscaping on the brain! On par for the Portland community, once the weather behinds to hint at summer, homeowners dust off their gardening gloves...
by Marisa | Mar 29, 2022 | Architectural Features, Builder Feature
Being raised in Portland, surrounded by NW Regional, mid-century, and contemporary masterpieces, modern architecture is (practically) interwoven into my genes. Because of this, I am constantly on the lookout for new waves in architecture and design, especially in...
by Marisa | Feb 19, 2022 | Architectural Features, Builder Feature
Chances are, you’ve seen Skylab Architecture’s work before. Skylab may be a small firm, but their brilliant team is making waves with their structurally awe-worthy and sustainable design. Across the Portland-Metro, and now globally, they are “making today what we...
by Marisa | Dec 23, 2021 | Architectural Features, Builder Feature, Mid Century Modern, Uncategorized
Leroy Setziol is recognized as the most accomplished and respected wood sculptor in the Northwest United States, however many of his pieces are unaccounted for. Almost 11 years ago,Years ago, I featured the restoration and sale of a Frank Shell designed home near...
by Marisa | Feb 16, 2021 | Builder Feature
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 predominantly in the Alameda area. Kenneth Birkemeier was...
