by Marisa | Jan 8, 2018 | Architectural Features, Events, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
I am a big fan of Restore Oregon and their preservation efforts and sponsor their Mid Century Modern home tour each year. This year I am excited to be on the tour’s planning committee and am pleased to announce that the tour will feature homes designed by 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, Atomic Living, Events, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes, Rummers
Interested in knowing more about ranch style homes? You are in luck because this weekend the Architectural Heritage Center is hosting a lecture on the history of the American ranch style home presented by one of the AHC education committee members Jim Varner titled:...
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 | Events, Listing
Portland and SW Washington witnessed exponential real estate growth last year, and the RMLS 2016 Market Action Report has the data to back it up! Inventory is low, and sales prices have continued to leap from 2016, while homes spent less time on the market. Despite...
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...
