by Marisa | Dec 22, 2022 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Welcome to our back-to-basics series. I’m diving into the core elements and features of mid-century modern architecture, furniture, decor, art, and design. What is “Mid-Century Modern?” The mid-century modern design movement is based on the décor styles of the...
by Marisa | Oct 13, 2021 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Listing, Modern Homes
Stunning contemporary home designed by the famed award winning Portland architect Ben Waechter and built by Sinclair Construction in 2018. Waechter and his team at Waechter Architecture instilled this modern home with their vision of seamless indoor and outdoor...
by Marisa | Jul 15, 2020 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Places
There’s major development happening in Kenton! But it might not be the type you’ve been seeing elsewhere around the city. In April 2020, Kenton welcomed Portland’s newest LISAH project, Argyle Gardens! L.I.S.A.H. LISAH— or Low Income Single Adult...
by Marisa | Jun 23, 2020 | Architectural Features, Art, contemporary modern
Dame Zaha Hadid, the Iraqi-British architect who held the heart of the architecture world in the palm of her hands. Known for her radical deconstructivist designs, the “Queen of the Curve” has redefined cities all over the world with her distinctive style....
by Marisa | Apr 16, 2020 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Uncategorized
Ben Waechter is the principal architect, designer and founder of Waechter Architecture (W.A.) in Portland, OR. The firm has completed a variety of projects in the Pacific Northwest – from commercial buildings, hospitality to residential, both single-family as...
by Marisa | Dec 4, 2019 | Art, Atomic Living, contemporary modern, Modern Homes
You know that in today’s homes, contemporary interiors aren’t the cold and minimal spaces of yesteryear, but can be warm, comfortable and welcoming without being cluttered and dark. Today’s contemporary style is appreciated in all types of spaces...
