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1901 S Comus Street in Portland, Oregon, is currently listed for $3,550,000 by Tracy Hasson of Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty.
1901 S Comus Street in Portland, Oregon, is currently listed for $3,550,000 by Tracy Hasson of Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty.
Built at a 45-degree angle on the site, the home stretches out over the property to make use of every inch of land. The unusual layout also gives every room a vista into another space.
Built at a 45-degree angle on the site, the home stretches out over the property to make use of every inch of land. The unusual layout also gives every room a vista into another space.
The addition contrasts with the main house in dramatic fashion, which was, according to Cerrone, "the main point". "The extension needed to be something different, more modern, and built with sustainable materials,
The addition contrasts with the main house in dramatic fashion, which was, according to Cerrone, "the main point". "The extension needed to be something different, more modern, and built with sustainable materials,
The charred wood siding is from Blackwood Siding, while the standing-seam metal cladding is from Agway Metals, installed by Novak Cladding. All of the structure's windows and doors are from Tiltco Architectural and Velux.
The charred wood siding is from Blackwood Siding, while the standing-seam metal cladding is from Agway Metals, installed by Novak Cladding. All of the structure's windows and doors are from Tiltco Architectural and Velux.
The side patio doubles as a parking spot for a custom-built 1970 Honda CB750.
The side patio doubles as a parking spot for a custom-built 1970 Honda CB750.
Rather than expand their midcentury home, Anthony Marks and his partner built a guesthouse on the unused half of their double lot, in Denton, Texas. The gated fence borrows from the material palette used for the dwelling. “It’s like an introduction, or preview, to what lies beyond,” says architect Michael Gooden.
Rather than expand their midcentury home, Anthony Marks and his partner built a guesthouse on the unused half of their double lot, in Denton, Texas. The gated fence borrows from the material palette used for the dwelling. “It’s like an introduction, or preview, to what lies beyond,” says architect Michael Gooden.
The steel structure is suspended two feet above the roof of the existing bungalow, supported by four steel columns, one of which screens utility lines running from the Perch to the house below.
The steel structure is suspended two feet above the roof of the existing bungalow, supported by four steel columns, one of which screens utility lines running from the Perch to the house below.
While designing the Dune House, Herbst Architects drew inspiration from a nearby dunescape that undulates towards an impressive expanse of beach. The compact two-bedroom home is laid out with sleeping pavilions at either end of an open living space. The simple rectilinear form is clad in a timber rainscreen with a strong horizontal line at the top edge that echoes the horizon line, and a gently curving lower edge that mirrors the surrounding dunes.
While designing the Dune House, Herbst Architects drew inspiration from a nearby dunescape that undulates towards an impressive expanse of beach. The compact two-bedroom home is laid out with sleeping pavilions at either end of an open living space. The simple rectilinear form is clad in a timber rainscreen with a strong horizontal line at the top edge that echoes the horizon line, and a gently curving lower edge that mirrors the surrounding dunes.
"One of Wash’s early films, 'Quinceañera,' had a gentrification subplot and had some scenes shot in the front house,
"One of Wash’s early films, 'Quinceañera,' had a gentrification subplot and had some scenes shot in the front house,
The foamed aluminum mountain range—hoisted on posts that mimic surveyor poles—is a joy-sparking addition to the aptly named Mountain View residence, its design inspired by the Matterhorn ride at Disneyland (though architect Mat Barnes admits he "is no Disney fanatic").
The foamed aluminum mountain range—hoisted on posts that mimic surveyor poles—is a joy-sparking addition to the aptly named Mountain View residence, its design inspired by the Matterhorn ride at Disneyland (though architect Mat Barnes admits he "is no Disney fanatic").
On a trip to Naoshima, Japan, the Houston newlyweds behind Robertson Design fell in love with Tadao Ando’s concrete-composed museums. This led the couple to create a residence of their own comprised of a low concrete wall, concrete cube, and box clad in Siberian larch. The indoors are rounded out with white oak, marble, and leather-finished granite.
On a trip to Naoshima, Japan, the Houston newlyweds behind Robertson Design fell in love with Tadao Ando’s concrete-composed museums. This led the couple to create a residence of their own comprised of a low concrete wall, concrete cube, and box clad in Siberian larch. The indoors are rounded out with white oak, marble, and leather-finished granite.
"We used color to highlight different elements and bring a little more attitude to the house,
"We used color to highlight different elements and bring a little more attitude to the house,
Making maximum use of a tight footprint, architect Robert Sweet designed a two-story home in Hermosa Beach that provides plenty of flexible indoor/outdoor space for residents Anton and Mardi Watts and their children.
Making maximum use of a tight footprint, architect Robert Sweet designed a two-story home in Hermosa Beach that provides plenty of flexible indoor/outdoor space for residents Anton and Mardi Watts and their children.

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