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Layered landscaping by Boxleaf Design transforms the property.

Dark walnut floors are paired with vertical bleached walnut paneling.

"We try to find the straightest line between two points," explains architect Andrew Fischer. "We always want to edit down, and be efficient with space."

The T&G fine line exterior siding was stained a custom color.

The slatted wall that lines the stairs is echoed by the wall that encloses the sitting room.

Risa Boyer Architecture guided the whole house remodel of this 1955 Portland home. Lillyvilla Gardens executed a new landscape plan for the property, including this updated entry sequence, while Boyer added more glass to suit the midcentury façade.

A mature Japanese maple was preserved during construction. The way we designed the entry sequence, with the front door not facing the street, but rather facing the Japanese maple tree relates to his concept of ‘entrance transition.’ A mature Japanese maple tree was preserved during the construction.

An onsen, or Japanese soaking tub, with a private garden abuts the master suite.

A wall of sliding glass doors collapses the divide between inside and outside.

Honest materials appear throughout this Los Altos home. In the double-height living area, Mantis chairs by BassamFellows surround a custom live-edge dining table, fashioned from an old Claro walnut tree with help from Menlo Hardwoods.

Mid-century, modern pool

Mid-century, remodeled exterior

Exterior Rear View with Outdoor Pool and Patio