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SHED specified a new linear window above the stovetop so as to better frame the views into the surrounding forest and yard.

The couple worked with Seattle-based firm SHED Architecture + Design on a remodel. At the front door the glass clerestory and sidelite were kept, but the solid door swapped out for a transparent one.

In 2020, Isabel and David Yahng bought their Portland house, which was originally designed by architect Saul Zaik in 1963.

A built-in bench painted a bright orange to match the front door offers warmth, convenience, and a playful vibe for the entrance.

Before: The designers retained the original cement block of the fireplace. The illegal addition can be just seen through the window on the left.

Floating wood shelves accent the fireplace wall and link to the nearby kitchen.

Before: The fireplace was kept, and a few bricks in hearth removed so as not to be a tripping hazard.

The architects maintained the midcentury post-and-beam construction and Japanese-inspired details of the original building, while brightening and expanding the interior living spaces. Patricia Urquiola’s Tufty-Time sofa for B&B Italia meets Pebble coffee tables by Nathan Yong for Ligne Roset in the living room.

A glimpse into the powder room reveals the second stained-glass windows designed and made by the homeowner’s daughter Julie and her boyfriend Zack. A short hall into the powder room houses ample storage—a top request from the homeowner.

One of the homeowner’s daughters, Julia, works at Unique Art Glass, a multi-generational stained glass company owned by her boyfriend’s family. The couple designed two windows for the house, including this one in the dining area.

The cozy interior extends towards the open terrace.

The proportion of the volume allows us to play with scales.

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