Nestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. The owners' goals of creating a home with a contemporary flow and finish while providing a warm setting for daily life was accomplished through mixing warm natural finishes such as stained wood with gray tones in concrete and local limestone. The home's program also hinged around using both passive and active green features. Sustainable elements include geothermal heating/cooling, rainwater harvesting, spray foam insulation, high efficiency glazing, recessing lower spaces into the hillside on the west side, and roof/overhang design to provide passive solar coverage of walls and windows. The resulting design is a sustainably balanced, visually pleasing home which reflects the lifestyle and needs of the clients. Photography by Andrew Pogue

Pat Sudmeier

A stunning entryway that shows off the home's high ceilings and wooden accents. With such sublime architectural details, we didn't need to go overboard on decor or artwork. With plenty of natural light, a useful side table, and modern-industrial lighting, we created the perfect balance and synergy between architecture and interior design.

David O. Marlow Photography

Foto: Alessio Beato

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Lincoln Barbour

Photo by Casey Dunn

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Mauricio Fuertes - www.mauriciofuertes.com

The new floors are local Oregon white oak, and the dining table was made from locally salvaged walnut. The range is a vintage Craigslist find, and a wood-burning stove easily and efficiently heats the small house. Photo by Lincoln Barbour.

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