Tualatin Residence: New Vaulted Living Room, Renovation
Mission:
The owners wanted to convert their 70’s style mock split-level residence on five acres in the country to a style reminiscent of French Eclectic.
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The architect implemented the owners’ design request of a new vaulted living room.
To accentuate their desired French Eclectic style, the architect designed small gable dormers in the vaulted roof. These dormers not only allow for natural light, but enable views from the second-story balcony to distance wooded hills. The kitchen and dining room were moved to the main floor off the living room to maximize efficiency for their lifestyle and entertainment. Other features include an arched stone covered entry, tall windows and heavy timber accents.
Mission: A young family of four were living in small house in a nice neighborhood but were in great need of extra space for kitchen, laundry and seasonal storage items. In addition, the husband and wife desired a new bath, pantry, and quite space for the work-from-home dad. The couple was delighted as architect presented the couple with a plan of how these could be located in place of the single car garage. The plan of the addition included a spacious Dining/Living area that not only expanded in width and height, but opened to natural daylight as well.
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Result: A new spacious attic with plenty of headroom was designed to replace the garage that was for seasonal storage. Finally, a new covered front porch welcomes the neighborhood, and provides a dry area for their beautiful girls to play on rainy days. Added Shed Dormers for Bedroom & New Bathroom, complete renovation.
St. John’s View Property
Mission: The owner of a 1970’s garage/shop building, located in the St. John’s neighborhood, was inspired to convert this building into a two-story residence that took advantage of the view across the river to the lust green hills of Forest Park. He worked closely with his architect to achieve his dream.
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Result: During the design process the owner and architect concluded the most advantageous type of structure would be composed of a Main Dwelling and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The first floor unit was designed to be the ADU and accessible for physically challenged people. The Master Suite features a wheelchair accessible shower and 3 ft. wide doors throughout. Another unique feature is radiant floor heating.
The Main Dwelling was designed with a guest bedroom on the ground floor with a full bath, then on the second floor are two bedrooms, bath and great room opening to a large covered deck. When standing on the deck the owner realized his dream of the view high above houses to the verdant hills of Forest Park.
NE Portland House built in 1906
NE Portland Residence: New Dormers, Complete Renovation
Mission:
The owner wanted to expand the head clearance in one second-story bedroom and add a bath on the same floor. In addition, the owner wanted to renovate the whole house built in 1906.
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The architect designed a shed dormer to increase headroom in a bedroom on the west side and another shed dormer for a new full bathroom on the east side of the steep gable roof. The talented builder/craftsman built these dormers and renovated the whole house.
NE Portland: New Covered Porch
Mission: Provide an aesthetically pleasing covered porch to accent the existing architectural style of the home that will protect from inclement weather.
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Result: The new covered porch elegantly achieves the owners’ desire. The structure reuses heavy timber support brackets for the new gable above the steps as well as antique wood columns in two corners. The design also integrates a built-in gazebo at the north end and a porch swing at the other. The wood guardrail is accented with wrought iron ornate balusters.
Hillsboro Residence: 2-Story Addition
Mission: The owners wished to accommodate their disabled son by providing bedroom, accessible bathroom and family room on the main floor. To enjoy the new space with their son, the addition includes a game room on the upper level.
Result: The addition extends the existing roof to form a covered porch that creates a protective area from rain and sun.
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Billiard room complete with billiard table and pinball machines.
Stairs from family room to loft game room.
Lake Oswego Residence-Home Office Addition
Mission: Remove unsightly carport, replace with a home office that may be converted to a future double car garage.
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Result: The carport was replaced with a spacious home office featuring a high ceiling and pleasing natural light. The form emulates the existing vernacular of Modern Contemporary architecture which includes low sloped roofs. The owner has plenty of storage and work space. The addition was designed and build for the option of converting to a double car garage. This was achieved by integral framing in the street facing wall for a 16′ wide door, and a concrete floor under the carpet.