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In 2020, Isabel and David Yahng bought their Portland house, which was originally designed by architect Saul Zaik in 1963.
In 2020, Isabel and David Yahng bought their Portland house, which was originally designed by architect Saul Zaik in 1963.
The original layout was very much of the time: a perfect midcentury modern flow, with a closed-off kitchen and a fire put in the floor. “They were cool but impractical spaces,” says Schaer.
The original layout was very much of the time: a perfect midcentury modern flow, with a closed-off kitchen and a fire put in the floor. “They were cool but impractical spaces,” says Schaer.
“We were a good match for Annie and Daniel because we were game for unconventional ideas. We’d share materials and details we liked, and then they’d show us even more exciting options,
“We were a good match for Annie and Daniel because we were game for unconventional ideas. We’d share materials and details we liked, and then they’d show us even more exciting options,
The house meets LBC standards for net-positive water, on-site water treatment, and net-positive energy. To create a closed-loop system, potable water (blue) is collected via the rooftop and stored in an underground fiberglass cistern that holds 10,000 gallons. “In three weeks in January this year, we captured enough water for six months of use in the house,” says Todd. That rainwater is purified via a filtration system in the lower-level mechanical room before reaching faucets. A septic tank outfitted with a textile filter scrubs gray water and blackwater (orange) for non-potable use, such as irrigation. An array of 42 solar panels supplies 105 percent of the property’s power needs (yellow), and two wall-mounted batteries store backup power.
The house meets LBC standards for net-positive water, on-site water treatment, and net-positive energy. To create a closed-loop system, potable water (blue) is collected via the rooftop and stored in an underground fiberglass cistern that holds 10,000 gallons. “In three weeks in January this year, we captured enough water for six months of use in the house,” says Todd. That rainwater is purified via a filtration system in the lower-level mechanical room before reaching faucets. A septic tank outfitted with a textile filter scrubs gray water and blackwater (orange) for non-potable use, such as irrigation. An array of 42 solar panels supplies 105 percent of the property’s power needs (yellow), and two wall-mounted batteries store backup power.
To bring the outside in, walls of glass were added in places like the kitchen and master bedroom with the help of a company called Fleetwood Windows & Doors.
To bring the outside in, walls of glass were added in places like the kitchen and master bedroom with the help of a company called Fleetwood Windows & Doors.
A design dream team connects a 1980s dwelling to its spectacular site in Paradise Valley, Arizona
A design dream team connects a 1980s dwelling to its spectacular site in Paradise Valley, Arizona
A long terrace on the top floor extends the living spaces outdoors.
A long terrace on the top floor extends the living spaces outdoors.
The main entrance leads to the top floor, where a great room featuring an open floor plan awaits.
The main entrance leads to the top floor, where a great room featuring an open floor plan awaits.
Patterned wallpaper adds a vibrant splash of color to the unit's otherwise all-white bathroom.
Patterned wallpaper adds a vibrant splash of color to the unit's otherwise all-white bathroom.
The ensuite bath includes a double-sink vanity, oversized soaking tub, and walk-in closet.
The ensuite bath includes a double-sink vanity, oversized soaking tub, and walk-in closet.
The dining area features floor-to-ceiling picture windows and black-framed glass doors that open onto the back patio.
The dining area features floor-to-ceiling picture windows and black-framed glass doors that open onto the back patio.
For the main entrance, the couple replaced the original wooden door with a pivoting glass door to create greater indoor/outdoor connection and let in more light.
For the main entrance, the couple replaced the original wooden door with a pivoting glass door to create greater indoor/outdoor connection and let in more light.
A look at the 30-room Post Ranch Inn, which contains no right angles.
A look at the 30-room Post Ranch Inn, which contains no right angles.
The open-plan layout features a double-height central space.
The open-plan layout features a double-height central space.