A bank of operating casements and stationary transom windows floods the living and dining room with spectacular views and light. A Garden-Aire sliding patio door flanked by casement windows leads to the outdoor balcony from the dining room.

Laura Resen

Photography by Matthew Millman

Mudroom addition to home with large pocket door to family room.

A modern, yet traditionally inspired SW Portland home with sweeping views of Mount Hood features an exposed timber frame core reclaimed from a local rail yard building. A welcoming exterior entrance canopy continues inside to the foyer and piano area before vaulting above the living room. A ridge skylight illuminates the central space and the loft beyond. The elemental materials of stone, bronze, Douglas Fir, Maple, Western Redcedar. and Walnut carry on a tradition of northwest architecture influenced by Japanese/Asian sensibilities. Mindful of saving energy and resources, this home was outfitted with PV panels and a geothermal mechanical system, contributing to a high performing envelope efficient enough to achieve several sustainability honors. The main home received LEED Gold Certification and the adjacent ADU LEED Platinum Certification, and both structures received Earth Advantage Platinum Certification. Photo by: David Papazian Photography

Neil Landino. Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates

Build: Rocky DiGiacomo, DiGiacomo Homes Interior Design: Gigi DiGiacomo, DiGiacomo Homes Photo: Paul Markert, Markert Photo Inc.

Photography, Dennis Mayer

Front view - Designed on a weekend with the client who wanted a home that had a western feel. I arrived at an old Mine Shack look, using recycled post and beams, metal siding, local stone fireplace. Jim Shugart

Architect: JLF & Associates / Photographer: Audrey Hall

Photographers: Richard Seymour and Mike Ford