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Project posted by Sam F-T

The 3x3 House

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Location
Cedar Mill, Portland, Oregon
Year
2011
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
A closer look at all back yard features.
A closer look at all back yard features.
Front of the house at dusk.
Front of the house at dusk.
Front entrance showing off 10-foot glass door.
Front entrance showing off 10-foot glass door.
Entranceway into the kitchen and main living area, showing off geothermal-heated concrete floors throughout and open plan environment.
Entranceway into the kitchen and main living area, showing off geothermal-heated concrete floors throughout and open plan environment.
Main living and dining area with the fireplace dividing the two areas.
Main living and dining area with the fireplace dividing the two areas.
Expansive view from the kitchen onto the backyard and outdoor living space.
Expansive view from the kitchen onto the backyard and outdoor living space.
Walnut kitchen with oversized light grey granite kitchen island.
Walnut kitchen with oversized light grey granite kitchen island.
Indoor/outdoor feels. A view of the kitchen from the Ipanema deck.
Indoor/outdoor feels. A view of the kitchen from the Ipanema deck.
Cherry Blossom tree blooming over the pool.
Cherry Blossom tree blooming over the pool.
A full view of the back of the house including the pool, BBQ and deck areas.
A full view of the back of the house including the pool, BBQ and deck areas.
Main living room.
Main living room.
Media room and/or smaller living room.
Media room and/or smaller living room.
Bright and spacious office space with walnut desk, built-in walnut filing cabinet, and donut shelving.
Bright and spacious office space with walnut desk, built-in walnut filing cabinet, and donut shelving.
Entranceway showcasing open walnut stairs.
Entranceway showcasing open walnut stairs.
Master bedroom.
Master bedroom.
Master bedroom overlooking roof garden.
Master bedroom overlooking roof garden.
Master bathroom.
Master bathroom.
Second bedroom.
Second bedroom.
Third bedroom with a small private terrace area which overlooks the pool and backyard.
Third bedroom with a small private terrace area which overlooks the pool and backyard.

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Details

Square Feet
4444
Lot Size
1.6 acres
Bedrooms
5
6
Full Baths
4
3
Partial Baths
2

Credits

Posted by
Architect
Corey Martin
Landscape Design
Michael Schultz
Builder
Oregon Homeworks
Photographer
Steve Hanning

From Sam F-T

Designed by architect Corey Martin the 3x3 House is at one with nature, a home designed to blend seamlessly with the unique Pacific Northwest environment. Constructed of three primary spaces; a stucco element sitting on the ground; a large, board-formed, concrete wall to hold back the earth and a cedar-clad box, bridging between them, to create the second floor. Glass fills the gaps between the spaces, inviting light and connecting the interior spaces to the outdoors. The estate is built on 1.6 acres.

The three sections are arranged to form a south-facing courtyard, connecting the main living spaces, gathering warm southern light during the cooler months, and sheltering the courtyard from summer sun. A swimming pool forms the southern boundary of the courtyard.

Floor to ceiling windows and doors bring light and air into the interior spaces, eliminating the need for daytime lighting and maximizing natural cooling in summer. A 10-foot high telescoping sliding door system allows the kitchen and dining spaces to be completely opened to the terraced courtyard and pool, fully blurring the boundary between indoors and out.