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The Cor-Ten of the Perch picks up on the material language of the site's landscaping (designed by the client).
The Cor-Ten of the Perch picks up on the material language of the site's landscaping (designed by the client).
The corrugations of the siding align with the angle of the roof slope for maximum graphic punch.
The corrugations of the siding align with the angle of the roof slope for maximum graphic punch.
Blair designed this mirror, which reflects the shape of the Perch, after Gio Ponti's "Shield" mirrors, which frame the viewer in a flattering way.
Blair designed this mirror, which reflects the shape of the Perch, after Gio Ponti's "Shield" mirrors, which frame the viewer in a flattering way.
A glass partition with concealed supports allows the space to feel open.
A glass partition with concealed supports allows the space to feel open.
The bathroom is finished in simple stucco with bent copper plumbing fixtures and oversized terrazzo tile. Niches in the wall accommodate bathing supplies and provide a convenient foothold for leg-shaving.
The bathroom is finished in simple stucco with bent copper plumbing fixtures and oversized terrazzo tile. Niches in the wall accommodate bathing supplies and provide a convenient foothold for leg-shaving.
A hardworking structural beam also serves as tableware storage and conceals lighting. Finger pulls instead of cabinet hardware keep the focus on the clean lines of the kitchen. Holes in the baseboard act as a vent.
A hardworking structural beam also serves as tableware storage and conceals lighting. Finger pulls instead of cabinet hardware keep the focus on the clean lines of the kitchen. Holes in the baseboard act as a vent.
The angle of the custom range hood creates, in negative space, the same trapezoidal shape as the exterior. Cabinets are IKEA with custom-painted fronts.
The angle of the custom range hood creates, in negative space, the same trapezoidal shape as the exterior. Cabinets are IKEA with custom-painted fronts.
The bathroom is the only space in the casita with sheet rock walls. The colorful encaustic tile floor adds a modern pop of color.
The bathroom is the only space in the casita with sheet rock walls. The colorful encaustic tile floor adds a modern pop of color.
A splash of dark green paint in the sleeping nook introduces an old world drama to the space. The paint color is Billiard Green from Sherwin Williams. The crochet pendant is from World Market, and the brass bull was an eBay find. The couple's dog Waylon lounges in the pull-out dog bed drawer.
A splash of dark green paint in the sleeping nook introduces an old world drama to the space. The paint color is Billiard Green from Sherwin Williams. The crochet pendant is from World Market, and the brass bull was an eBay find. The couple's dog Waylon lounges in the pull-out dog bed drawer.
A tub remains in one bathroom, as a balance of accessibility and non-disabled wants.
A tub remains in one bathroom, as a balance of accessibility and non-disabled wants.
The home is currently being rented out to recoup some building costs, and the owners are considering a permanent move after their daughter leaves for college.
The home is currently being rented out to recoup some building costs, and the owners are considering a permanent move after their daughter leaves for college.
Gables and corrugated metal siding near the entrance hark back to the neighborhood’s historic housing styles. “I wanted to express these familiar elements in a contemporary way,” says Barker.
Gables and corrugated metal siding near the entrance hark back to the neighborhood’s historic housing styles. “I wanted to express these familiar elements in a contemporary way,” says Barker.
Working around mature eucalyptus and elm trees, architect Murray Barker sited a new home for Fleur Glenn on her property in Clifton Hill, Australia. The trees also drove the home’s shape, with angles meeting the gabled roof in unexpected ways. The south elevation mixes black-stained timber and cement board with board-and-batten siding.
Working around mature eucalyptus and elm trees, architect Murray Barker sited a new home for Fleur Glenn on her property in Clifton Hill, Australia. The trees also drove the home’s shape, with angles meeting the gabled roof in unexpected ways. The south elevation mixes black-stained timber and cement board with board-and-batten siding.
The Rodney ADU by architect Webster Wilson gives its retired client the chance to live near her daughter and grandchildren. A Portland State University study found that about one-third of ADUs were used for short-term rentals, and slightly more were used for either long-term rentals or to house a family member. "It’s always been one of the long-range planning goals for the city," says Tyler Mann, a city planner with the City of Portland’s development bureau.
The Rodney ADU by architect Webster Wilson gives its retired client the chance to live near her daughter and grandchildren. A Portland State University study found that about one-third of ADUs were used for short-term rentals, and slightly more were used for either long-term rentals or to house a family member. "It’s always been one of the long-range planning goals for the city," says Tyler Mann, a city planner with the City of Portland’s development bureau.
ADU front -- night shot
ADU front -- night shot
Felicity House ADU Kitchenette
Felicity House ADU Kitchenette
Passons ADU Rendering
Passons ADU Rendering
With prefabricated foam panels, the ADU is conditioned to stay heatproof in the summer and heated in the winter.
With prefabricated foam panels, the ADU is conditioned to stay heatproof in the summer and heated in the winter.
The guesthouse is clad in vertical white vinyl siding. Kelli had decking constructed out of engineered wood and cedar.
The guesthouse is clad in vertical white vinyl siding. Kelli had decking constructed out of engineered wood and cedar.
United Dwelling's free ADUs feature a full kitchen, laundry, and outdoor space.
United Dwelling's free ADUs feature a full kitchen, laundry, and outdoor space.
Architect Laura Boutelle designed an addition that extended into the unused driveway to accommodate a new stair to the second floor.
Architect Laura Boutelle designed an addition that extended into the unused driveway to accommodate a new stair to the second floor.
The house, painted in "Poppyseed
The house, painted in "Poppyseed
Shiplap, a wood vanity, and wood-style vinyl flooring lend texture and warmth in the bath.
Shiplap, a wood vanity, and wood-style vinyl flooring lend texture and warmth in the bath.
The kitchen is outfitted with open shelving, gray-painted wood cabinetry, white Silestone counters, and a white-painted shiplap backsplash.
The kitchen is outfitted with open shelving, gray-painted wood cabinetry, white Silestone counters, and a white-painted shiplap backsplash.
The Williamsons clad the tiny home with bright white board-and-batten and selected a dark gray tone for the entry door and the fascia.
The Williamsons clad the tiny home with bright white board-and-batten and selected a dark gray tone for the entry door and the fascia.
Lauren arranged the living area with a fold-out sofa from Urban Outfitters, a sconce from Living Spaces, and artwork and a woven rug from Target.
Lauren arranged the living area with a fold-out sofa from Urban Outfitters, a sconce from Living Spaces, and artwork and a woven rug from Target.
Lauren and Holt Williamson of Cedar & Oak Homes designed and built a 200-square-foot tiny home in the backyard of their Austin, Texas, home.
Lauren and Holt Williamson of Cedar & Oak Homes designed and built a 200-square-foot tiny home in the backyard of their Austin, Texas, home.
The ADU shares the backyard of the main home, but gabion retaining walls (rocks in wire cages) and an elevated terrace gives it an intimate space of its own.
The ADU shares the backyard of the main home, but gabion retaining walls (rocks in wire cages) and an elevated terrace gives it an intimate space of its own.
Separate Entrance
Separate Entrance
ADU Kitchen
ADU Kitchen

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