With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography

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This was an older contemporary home on Lake Conroe with stunning views of the lake, sky, and golf course. Sunsets here are incredible. This was a total remodel. The clients objective was to make this home a "New England " style retreat. The home was taken down to the studs and completely rearranged with new additions to the Master Suite, Study, Wine and Butlers Pantry, upstairs game room with the addition of a Bunk Room.

The study is adjacent to the kitchen and dining room, and features a built-in desk and storage bench. Built-in bookshelves balance the look of the space with warm wood window surrounds and red oak hardwood floors. The wall color is 985 Indian River from Benjamin Moore.

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Attic Addition & Finish: this 1930's rambler was like every other house on the block. It's simple and uninspired exterior had no character, and the years were taking their toll. We added the two front dormers, the front covered porch, the covered side entrance, and a rear shed dormer to the attic in order to add two Bedrooms, a full Bath and an open Study to this aging but stout home. The exterior was completely redesigned and replaced in the process; and given a bit of character to set it apart from its former self. The result is this sweet, cottage style, urban residence.

Photography by Dan Piassick
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Notice the craftsmanship in this room as evidenced by eight perfect wedges in the floor. The engineering and mathematics required to build an octagon addition demand precision or else the wedges will not fit together.

This master suite addition includes a sitting area off of the bedroom. Through the mirrored sliding barn doors lies the bathroom and walk-in closet. studiⓞbuell, Photography

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This was an older contemporary home on Lake Conroe with stunning views of the lake, sky, and golf course. Sunsets here are incredible. This was a total remodel. The clients objective was to make this home a "New England " style retreat. The home was taken down to the studs and completely rearranged with new additions to the Master Suite, Study, Wine and Butlers Pantry, upstairs game room with the addition of a Bunk Room.

Photograph © Richard Barnes
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