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Project posted by M.O.Daby Design

Not Precious

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Location
Portland, Oregon
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Raw, common timber materials were used in rhythm to create a warm and casual canvas for the sunken and double height living space in our Not Precious house.
Raw, common timber materials were used in rhythm to create a warm and casual canvas for the sunken and double height living space in our Not Precious house.
As an artist & engineer that explores the beauty of natural objects and scenes, the homeowner tasked us with creating a building that was not precious - one that explores the essence of its raw building materials and is not afraid of expressing them as finished. We designed in opportunities for kinetic fixtures, many built by her, to allow flexibility and movement. The result is a building that compliments the casual artistic lifestyle of the occupant as part home, part work space, part gallery. The spaces are intended to be interactive, contemplative, and fun.
As an artist & engineer that explores the beauty of natural objects and scenes, the homeowner tasked us with creating a building that was not precious - one that explores the essence of its raw building materials and is not afraid of expressing them as finished. We designed in opportunities for kinetic fixtures, many built by her, to allow flexibility and movement. The result is a building that compliments the casual artistic lifestyle of the occupant as part home, part work space, part gallery. The spaces are intended to be interactive, contemplative, and fun.
Shadow play at the stairwell.
Shadow play at the stairwell.
Light & air
Light & air
One of many kinetic features throughout - a storage closet for the homeowner's craft & art supplies.
One of many kinetic features throughout - a storage closet for the homeowner's craft & art supplies.
A view from the loft. Large sliding glass doors allow the sunken living room to be opened up to the outdoors connecting to both the south yard and west patio at our Not Precious project.
A view from the loft. Large sliding glass doors allow the sunken living room to be opened up to the outdoors connecting to both the south yard and west patio at our Not Precious project.
Conceived more similar to a loft space rather than a traditional single family home, the homeowner was seeking to challenge a normal arrangement of rooms in favor of spaces that are dynamic in all 3 dimensions, interact with the yard, and capture the movement of light and air.
Conceived more similar to a loft space rather than a traditional single family home, the homeowner was seeking to challenge a normal arrangement of rooms in favor of spaces that are dynamic in all 3 dimensions, interact with the yard, and capture the movement of light and air.
We call it “Not Precious” for a reason. Our client tasked us with creating a building that was just that - not precious - one that explores the essence of its raw building materials and is not afraid of expressing them as finished. We choose the plywood for its texture and honesty & the polycarbonate for its light refraction.
We call it “Not Precious” for a reason. Our client tasked us with creating a building that was just that - not precious - one that explores the essence of its raw building materials and is not afraid of expressing them as finished. We choose the plywood for its texture and honesty & the polycarbonate for its light refraction.
This small window is a juxtaposition to the floor-to-ceiling glass everywhere else in the house, framing a view with a wide perforated steel sill that provides space to showcase a rotating collection of beloved objects.
This small window is a juxtaposition to the floor-to-ceiling glass everywhere else in the house, framing a view with a wide perforated steel sill that provides space to showcase a rotating collection of beloved objects.
Breezy entry hall & a special peek into the yard. This small window is a juxtaposition to the floor-to-ceiling glass everywhere else in the house, framing a view with a wide perforated steel sill that provides space to showcase a rotating collection of beloved objects.
Breezy entry hall & a special peek into the yard. This small window is a juxtaposition to the floor-to-ceiling glass everywhere else in the house, framing a view with a wide perforated steel sill that provides space to showcase a rotating collection of beloved objects.
Not Precious: active passive solar. The home was designed to maximize southern exposure to sun & light, as well as opportunities for kinetic fixtures to allow flexibility, movement, & play. These sliding panels allow varied exposure to the south yard — wide open, timber screen, or polycarbonate sheets. We designed the panel frames to allow the owner to experiment with different material inserts. If you look closely, you can see the main level bedroom which has the ability to open up to the outside for those warm, afternoon naps or lovely, breezy nights.
Not Precious: active passive solar. The home was designed to maximize southern exposure to sun & light, as well as opportunities for kinetic fixtures to allow flexibility, movement, & play. These sliding panels allow varied exposure to the south yard — wide open, timber screen, or polycarbonate sheets. We designed the panel frames to allow the owner to experiment with different material inserts. If you look closely, you can see the main level bedroom which has the ability to open up to the outside for those warm, afternoon naps or lovely, breezy nights.

Details

Square Feet
1588
Lot Size
5000
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2

Credits

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Photographer
Erin Riddle ok KLiK Concepts

From M.O.Daby Design

This custom home is conceived more similar to a loft type space rather than a traditional single family home, the homeowner was seeking to challenge a normal arrangement of rooms in favor of spaces that are dynamic in all 3 dimensions, interact with the yard, and capture the movement of light and air.

As an artist that explores the beauty of natural objects and scenes, she tasked us with creating a building that was not precious - one that explores the essence of its raw building materials and is not afraid of expressing them as finished.

We designed opportunities for kinetic fixtures, many built by the homeowner, to allow flexibility and movement.

The result is a building that compliments the casual artistic lifestyle of the occupant as part home, part work space, part gallery. The spaces are interactive, contemplative, and fun.

Credits
Design: Matthew O. Daby - M.O.Daby Design
Construction: Cellar Ridge Construction
Structural engineer: Willamette Building Solutions
Photography: KLIK Concepts