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After the death of her husband, Eugene, Oregon, resident Barbara McDonald purchased a 1946 single-level cottage and hired her son, architect Ben McDonald, for a renovation.
After the death of her husband, Eugene, Oregon, resident Barbara McDonald purchased a 1946 single-level cottage and hired her son, architect Ben McDonald, for a renovation.
The renovated home is distinctive for its unpainted cedar cladding, paired with fiber-cement siding.
The renovated home is distinctive for its unpainted cedar cladding, paired with fiber-cement siding.
The landscaping was designed by Ben with an emphasis on low maintenance (no grass), but conducive to Barbara's love of gardening.
The landscaping was designed by Ben with an emphasis on low maintenance (no grass), but conducive to Barbara's love of gardening.
The guest bath includes sustainable Richlite countertops made from recycled paper.
The guest bath includes sustainable Richlite countertops made from recycled paper.
The kitchen features open shelving and soapstone countertops.
The kitchen features open shelving and soapstone countertops.
Building new roof trusses and gables made it easy to add a large skylight in the living room.
Building new roof trusses and gables made it easy to add a large skylight in the living room.
BEFORE: Some nice views to the garden, but it was clear more could be done.
BEFORE: Some nice views to the garden, but it was clear more could be done.