Valle Vista House

Year
2017
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
The living room was opened up to the kitchen and new windows draw light deep into the space.
The living room was opened up to the kitchen and new windows draw light deep into the space.
The south facade showcases the third level addition and new wood, metal and concrete cladding materials.
The south facade showcases the third level addition and new wood, metal and concrete cladding materials.
The sculptural stair leading to the third level addition has floating wood treads supported on one end by a thin steel plate.
The sculptural stair leading to the third level addition has floating wood treads supported on one end by a thin steel plate.
South facade.
South facade.
Light floods the kitchen through multiple skylights and a backsplash window, and vertical grain fir cabinets and floating shelves accent the neutral palette.
Light floods the kitchen through multiple skylights and a backsplash window, and vertical grain fir cabinets and floating shelves accent the neutral palette.
A custom concrete form was designed to create the thin ribs shown on the entry stair wall.
A custom concrete form was designed to create the thin ribs shown on the entry stair wall.
The covered terrace and fireplace creates an outdoor space that can be used year-round.
The covered terrace and fireplace creates an outdoor space that can be used year-round.
Terrace
Terrace
South Facade.
South Facade.
Stair Detail - Floating wood treads supported by a steel plate stringer, topped with a cable guardrail and matching wood handrail.
Stair Detail - Floating wood treads supported by a steel plate stringer, topped with a cable guardrail and matching wood handrail.
East facade and terrace.
East facade and terrace.
A custom walnut bed frame was designed in the master bedroom as south-facing windows maximize day light and views out.
A custom walnut bed frame was designed in the master bedroom as south-facing windows maximize day light and views out.
The master bathroom features a floating concrete trough sink and glass tiles.
The master bathroom features a floating concrete trough sink and glass tiles.

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Details

Square Feet
4118
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3

Credits

Interior Design
Poppi Hammer
Builder
Don Young & Associates
Photographer
Sally Painter

From Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Relocating from Seattle, WA, owners, Brian and Cam, were looking for a change in architectural style from their previous craftsman home. A modern design with an open plan was desired, and an existing 2-story house in NW Portland was vetted for a potential renovation. The existing main level was reorganized and opened up, and a third level addition for a master suite was added atop. The basement was cleaned up and a dark room for Brian’s photography was created out of an existing mechanical area. A mix of warm cedar and industrial metal clads the exterior with hints of concrete at the entry stair and in landscape elements.