by Marisa | Apr 16, 2019 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes, Places
No conversation on NW Regional Modernism is complete without mention of John Yeon. One of the progenitors of the style, he was also an urban activist, historic preservationist and one of the region’s most influential conservationists. Yeon was born in Portland in...
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 | Mar 2, 2011 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
The Oregon Historical Society is hosting a lecture on John Yeons speculative house designs. RSVP to get a spot to what will be a fascinating lecture. More details below from the OHS website: “The Speculative Houses of Portland Architectural Designer John Yeon”...
by Marisa | Oct 6, 2010 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
This First Thursday opening at the Center for Architecture is one of many events during the month of October for the Portland Architecture and Design Festival (hosted by the AIA Portland). The John Yeon exhibit will showcase the similarities between Yeons...
by Marisa | Aug 6, 2009 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
John Yeon is credited with being one the the founders of the Northwest Regional Architectural style. One of his most popular projects, the Watzek house, was widely published and admired in both Europe and the US. It was deemed by House Beautiful magazines 1946...
