With a nod to Portland's position on the Pacific Rim, this 1,100 square foot condominium combines the efficient elegance of Asian design with clean, modern lines. The designer makes a small living space seem large through efficient use of built-ins and expansive views.

Hard edges are softened with indirect lighting, multiple textures and patterns, floor to ceiling draperies and a sophisticated color palette. Because the owner rarely eats in, the original dining room was transformed into a reading room.