by Marisa | Jul 19, 2021 | Events, Mid Century Modern
Map data ©2023 Google / The Dreamer Looking for something fun and free to do this summer? The streets of Portland are lined with sculptures, engaging the community and enriching the city. The city’s public art is profoundly reflective of the creative, innovative...
by Marisa | May 14, 2021 | Listing, Mid Century Modern
Featured in Dwell Magazine Property now closed Updated: December 2021 The Mason Residence, designed by Portland-legend Saul Zaik, is one of the best examples of the NW Regional Style, nestled in the heart of Lost Park. Winding mossy curves lead you through a lush...
by Marisa | Mar 12, 2021 | Listing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
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by Marisa | Sep 13, 2020 | Architectural Features, Listing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Just Listed: Pacific Northwest mid-century modern design at its best. This gorgeous home was designed by Frank Shell who was one of Portland’s most intriguing mid-century architects known for his commercial projects, he custom designed only a few personal...
by Marisa | Jul 23, 2020 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
Photo sourced from Unknown Author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons “God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it. Everything else is at least for me an abuse of paper.” Alvar Aalto, Sketches, 1978 Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto was a...
by Marisa | Jul 10, 2020 | Architectural Features, Atomic Living, Mid Century Modern, Uncategorized
Photo featuring The Crisis. Sourced from Unknown author – Vol 14 No 2, June 1917 Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons Forty years after his passing, Paul Revere Williams remains one of the most prominent names in architecture. Known as the “Architect of the...