Vintage Botanical Prints
"This new single-family residence was developed to maximize the livability, density & value of an underutilized corner urban lot. The new house reflects the design principles of a structure that is simple & cost conscious, yet flexibly adapts to its resident’s needs & integrates w/ its context. The exterior takes inspiration from traditional gabled roof house forms, while abstracting proportions, fenestration & detailing to create a minimal, yet elegant complement to surrounding homes. Large casement windows & high ceilings flood the interior w/ light, provide passive cooling & heat gain, & create a neutral space that acts as a gallery for the owner’s diverse possessions while adaptable enough to appeal to any future residents. The fenced courtyard connects interior & exterior spaces while providing privacy from the street corner.
In order to keep construction costs affordable, the Owner acted as the General Contractor. The home adds density to a typical urban lot & increases the property’s value & usability, while maintaining a scale w/ fits w/in the built context of the neighborhood.
Along w/ being affordable, the home has low life cycle costs due to sustainable & green elements such as: R-30 walls w/ exterior insulation & R-50 unvented roof; exterior rainscreen siding; standing seam metal roofing; slab-on-grade foundation; hydronic floor/wall & hot water heating from a central natural gas boiler system; A Heat Recovery Ventilation system was installed in lieu of forced air; The house orientation, w/ full height operable windows & interior transoms, maximizes passive principles by taking advantage of prevailing winds in summer for cooling and south solar gain in the winter for heating. The exterior cedar fencing was finished the Shou-Sugi-Ban charred wood treatment to ensure longevity & low maintenance. All permanent & recessed lighting is LED or CFL.
The slab-on-grade floor has a smooth hand-trawled finish reminiscent of stone, w/ the stair & second level flooring being white stained pine. Kitchen, bathroom & closet cabinetry are by IKEA, w/ custom millwork built by a local craftsman."
Portland Modern Home Tour
Vintage Botanical Prints
"This new single-family residence was developed to maximize the livability, density & value of an underutilized corner urban lot. The new house reflects the design principles of a structure that is simple & cost conscious, yet flexibly adapts to its resident’s needs & integrates w/ its context. The exterior takes inspiration from traditional gabled roof house forms, while abstracting proportions, fenestration & detailing to create a minimal, yet elegant complement to surrounding homes. Large casement windows & high ceilings flood the interior w/ light, provide passive cooling & heat gain, & create a neutral space that acts as a gallery for the owner’s diverse possessions while adaptable enough to appeal to any future residents. The fenced courtyard connects interior & exterior spaces while providing privacy from the street corner.
In order to keep construction costs affordable, the Owner acted as the General Contractor. The home adds density to a typical urban lot & increases the property’s value & usability, while maintaining a scale w/ fits w/in the built context of the neighborhood.
Along w/ being affordable, the home has low life cycle costs due to sustainable & green elements such as: R-30 walls w/ exterior insulation & R-50 unvented roof; exterior rainscreen siding; standing seam metal roofing; slab-on-grade foundation; hydronic floor/wall & hot water heating from a central natural gas boiler system; A Heat Recovery Ventilation system was installed in lieu of forced air; The house orientation, w/ full height operable windows & interior transoms, maximizes passive principles by taking advantage of prevailing winds in summer for cooling and south solar gain in the winter for heating. The exterior cedar fencing was finished the Shou-Sugi-Ban charred wood treatment to ensure longevity & low maintenance. All permanent & recessed lighting is LED or CFL.
The slab-on-grade floor has a smooth hand-trawled finish reminiscent of stone, w/ the stair & second level flooring being white stained pine. Kitchen, bathroom & closet cabinetry are by IKEA, w/ custom millwork built by a local craftsman."
Portland Modern Home Tour