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Crisp kitchens, elegant statement pieces, and bold finishes to get you inspired.

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NEW WORLD, OLD SOUL

White Label Interiors and Remont

Construction execute a luxury remodel on a new-world home to epitomize the best of oldworld charm and craftsmanship.

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EVERY ROOM WITH A VIEW

Successfully designing and building a striking home on a steep lot on the shores of Lake Washington became the raison d’être of McClellan Architects and their decades-long collaborators, Mercer Builders.

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A LABOR OF LOVE

Architect Jon Gentry of GO'C, his wife, singer-songwriter Lydia Ramsey and the team at Sparrow Woodworks balance nature, hand craftsmanship, and family history in this modern home in the woods.

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ECLECTIC & ARTISTIC

House of Ponce transforms a Portland home into a stunning work of art featuring sultry, lush, and sexy conversation space with breathtaking hand plastered work by Bravura Finishes throughout.

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EYE ON DESIGN

Colors for fall are focused on jewel-toned offerings. Designers are incorporating royal purple, emerald, cobalt blue, and crisp black paired with chrome and brass finishes. Elegant lines and natural materials help ground these one-of-a-kind spaces.

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MODERN COLOR

Ryan McKinney of McKinney Group, Inc. teams with Hoedemaker Pfeiffer whose architectural and design expertise were perfection, to transform a Mid-Century Modern home.

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING

Vanillawood outfits a waterfront Lake Oswego bungalow with natural light, custom furnishings and finishes, and multiple outdoor spaces for enjoying lakeside life.

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EDGE OF THE BAY

In Bellingham, a bespoke home by Chesmore Buck Architecture, CDK Interior Design and de Boer Construction is nestled into its sloping site to capture stunning bay views.

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NATURALLY INVITING

White Space Design Group and Cascadia Building Company remodel a Shoreline home into a serene retreat, using a nuanced neutral palette and just the right amount of texture.

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TIMELESS UPDATE

Designer Emily Ruff of Cohesively Curated and builder Doug Shaffer of ACS Custom Homes reimagine a classic PNW home.

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CELEBRATING

BLACK ARTISTS OF OREGON

The first of its kind, the exhibition at the Portland Art Museum will highlight and celebrate the work of nearly 70 Black artists collectively in Oregon.

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OK OMENS

Contemporary flair meets conviviality at OK Omens after a renovation by JHL Design, turning the wine-forward restaurant led by chef Justin Woodward into a must-visit destination for food and wine connoisseurs.

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This lush Portland home was reimagined by the design team at House of Ponce. photography by Blackstone Edge Studios

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WE CELEBRATE THE GREAT ESCAPE by highlighting extraordinary homes tucked into prime waterfront locations and nestled in the woods – all evidence you do not need to leave home when views can be both spectacular and serene. In contrast, we also share wonderfully colorful and artful interiors, as well as beautiful kitchens and baths sure to inspire.

Bold artworks, fabrics and finishes combine to create an over-the-top Portland home designed by Shannon Ponciano and her team at House of Ponce. Here, each room tells a “story” that answers the homeowner’s desire for an emotional response, be it the sultry, lush conversation space or, among others, the artfully layered master bedroom with breathtaking hand plastered gold-trimmed finish.

McClellan Architects teamed with their decadeslong collaborator, Mercer Builders to design and build a three-story, refreshingly modern home on a lot that grows precariously steep along the shores of Lake Washington. A remarkable 45' wide sliding door, visible from the scissor staircase entry level, opens the main floor onto vast views of the water and an entertaining space for up to 30 people. The main upstairs suite includes a heated outdoor space, fireplace, and a spectacular view of Mt. Rainier.

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When singer-songwriter Lydia Ramsey and her husband, architect Jon Gentry of GO'C, made the bold move of creating a forever home in the woods, they chose Mike Stuntz of Sparrow Woodworks as their contractor and became intimately involved in its creation. The 1800 sq. ft. home connects seamlessly with its lush natural surroundings that include the black brick-andmortar masonry that defines not only the entry, but also an outdoor shower and hidden courtyard.

Sommelier Brent Braun and restaurateur Monique Siu of OK Omens restaurant, named one of 50 best restaurants by Wine Enthusiast magazine in 2022, and a 2023 nominee for Outstanding Wine Program by James Beard Foundation, engaged Holly Freres and David Horning of JHL Designs to give the restaurant a sparkling new lift. Enjoy chef Justin Woodward’s Seared Halibut with Shio butter sauce recipe paired with Morgen Long, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021 Chardonnay.

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FOR HOMEOWNER TIFFANY GIESER, the white brick home with a cedar mansard roof in the woods was love at first sight. “I’ve spent several years living abroad, and the time I cherished the most was in Oxford, England,” said Gieser. “This house is reminiscent of homes in the English countryside.”

The home sits at the site of one of the first early-nineteenth century homesteads at Ring Hill Forest, one of the original sites of Woodinville’s lucrative logging trade, hence the nickname “Cedarfell.”

It was the perfect property for Gieser to indulge her love for classic design. Designer Stacy Becker of White Label Interiors was recommended to assist due to her tenure at the Institute of Classic Architecture. She and Gieser share a passion for deeply traditional design and a reverence for southern architect and writer Bobby McAlpine. “He is my greatest influence,” said Gieser. “I really resonate with his design philosophy that beauty matters and that homes should evoke a sense of our authentic selves while fostering a nurturing environment for our families to dream.”

“There was no question the kitchen would be traditional,” said Becker. Structurally, the space is organized for circular flow, including plenty of clearance from counter to counter and a connective thoroughfare from the entrance and front hall to the back hall and family area. The circular construct allows each wall to serve its purpose, supporting the activities and needs of a busy family of five and frequent entertaining.

Aesthetically the kitchen taps into a heritage European-influenced style. Natural surfaces like the Calacatta Carerra marble counters and backsplash from Infinity Stoneworks, the unlacquered brass fixtures from California Faucets, and hardware from Schaub + Company will patina over time to further establish a sense of history and lived-in comfort.

The stunning, double oven, dual fuel Italian Range by Ilve is the jewel of the cooking area. The range features classic and manual design elements, such as brass knobs, while boasting modern features that cater to the needs of a contemporary chef. It’s framed by a graceful custom Italian plaster hood with Corbel legs and framed mantel.

“I love the interplay of feminine and masculine in interior design,” said Gieser. This kitchen has graceful curves and archways that add a soft component, juxtaposed with blackened, aged brass window sconces reminiscent of a torch lantern.

Old-world craftsman touches like the restored arching windows and flush-inset cabinetry build upon the ambiance. Viktor Turchik of Remont Construction was brought on for his team’s high-quality workmanship. “The traditional inset-cabinet package from Northwest Custom Interiors was amazing,” said Turchik. “It is the quality level of fine furniture, with exacting, technical specifications.”

“The cabinets are just one example of the care and attention to detail that Remont gave this project,” Gieser said. “All of the components resulted in this beautiful outcome.” ■

Natural wood cabinetry on the center island evokes a “found” furniture effect, adding a touch of masculine texture. The knotted, French Oak flooring grounds the light kitchen with a gracefully aged-in patina.

The beverage station includes a faucet, ample storage, and proximity to a beverage refrigerator. The cabinet’s “flipper” doors tuck back into the wall out of the way of traffic.

It was important to the homeowner to keep the kitchen’s original arched windows. Pella came to the rescue by building custom windows to fit the arched brickwork while remaining functional.

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Benjamin Moore White Dove and Classic Gray paint delivers warmth in homage to European country design. The custom range hood features sculptural corbel legs that beautifully frame the Ilve Italian range.

Can you trace your interest in construction and design back to a particular influence?

My passion for construction and woodworking was ignited during my childhood as I worked alongside my dad, a skilled craftsman & carpenter. Those formative years spent learning and creating together laid the foundation for my passion. As I grew older, my skills and love for the craft blossomed, eventually leading me to establish Remont Construction.

Do you remember when you felt amazed by a well-designed space?

I felt amazed when completing the design and construction of my own Pinehaus cabin. The combination of rustic charm and modern elegance created an inviting and enchanting ambiance. The seamless integration of natural elements, warm wood finishes and large windows framing breathtaking views brought the beauty of the surrounding nature indoors. It was in that moment; I truly understood the power of a well-designed space to create a haven of tranquility and joy. This ignited my passion for creating spaces that not only captivate the senses but also touch the soul, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who enters.

Each of your projects is full of fresh and interesting ideas—how do you stay inspired?

We deeply value the collaborative relationships we have with architects and designers who bring their visionary ideas to our projects. We also find inspiration in other builders who have set high standards in our industry. Each project we undertake is an opportunity for us to learn, grow, and embrace fresh and interesting ideas. We stay inspired by immersing ourselves in diverse sources of creativity, constantly seeking new perspectives, and remaining passionate about our craft. It is this ongoing pursuit of innovation and excellence that fuels our inspiration and drives our commitment.

You’ve built up a notable body of residential work. What are some major takeaways from building homes?

We have learned that design is a fundamental element in any build. It is not just about creating visually appealing spaces, but also ensuring functionality and efficiency. However, a key takeaway is the emphasis on the team. Collaborative effort between architects, designers, and construction teams are vital for successful execution. Effective communication, coordination, and shared vision among team members are crucial in delivering exceptional residential projects. The synergy within the team ultimately determines the success and satisfaction of homeowners.

Was construction something you’ve always felt strongly about or was it a gradual process of finding interest in the trade?

Construction is something I’ve always wanted to do, but was a gradual process: from starting as my dad’s helper, then working for other builders, and then taking on projects of my own.

What are some of the current influences on your work?

Our work is strongly influenced by current factors and emerging technologies. Attending different builders shows and industry events keeps us abreast of the latest trends, innovative techniques, and best practices in the construction industry. Moreover, we continuously explore the utilization of advanced materials that offer enhanced durability, energy efficiency, and sustainability, ensuring that our projects are at the forefront of construction innovation.

Favorite way to spend a weekend in the Northwest?

Exploring nature and enjoying outdoor activities with loved ones.

What is your favorite space in your own home and why?

Cozy living room with a fireplace for relaxation and family gatherings.

Viktor Turchik , founder & CEO | Remont Construction

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The primary suite’s deck features Belgard Quartziti porcelain tiles from Mutual Materials. Fireside Home Solutions fireplace plays off Ballard Marine railing. Restoration Hardware sofa and coffee table. Hemlock ceiling from Spokane Cedar Products. Hanging Arhaus chair. McGee & Co. sisal rug.

written by DONNA PIZZI photography by PATRICK BARTA

EVERY ROOM WITH A VIEW

MCCLELLAN ARCHITECTS AND MERCER BUILDERS WORKED IN CONCERT TO DESIGN AND BUILD A LAKESIDE HOME ON A CHALLENGING STEEP LOT THAT CELEBRATES STRONG INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS.

FOR YEARS, THIS SEATTLE FAMILY had enjoyed vacations spent on Lake Washington, dreaming of a time when they could live on its shores full time. The chance discovery of a little 1929 cabin that purportedly had been built on Lake Union and floated to Lake Washington changed all that. Wanting to move before their children started high school, they decided to buy it. “Although it was updated in 1983 with a garage and other additions, it was in rough shape. After living in it for six months,” says the homeowner, “I looked back at some photos and ideas I’d found on Houzz and decided to look for an architect.”

Her search led the family to Regan McClellan of McClellan Architects of Seattle. “He came to our property and gave us some ideas about indoor and outdoor flow. We also liked the way he married different woods that had a Northwest look in a more modern way.”

McClellan recommended two contractors. Thom Schultz, owner of Mercer Builders, LLC of Mercer Island, impressed the

couple with his pertinent questions about what they wanted to achieve and why. “Rather than just saying, yes, yes,” she says, “he would ask why we wanted something and if we were willing to spend the money to do it.” Schultz says, “We always ask our clients how they live. Our job is to build our client’s dream home and to figure out what that dream is.”

Demolishing the old cabin, says McClellan, was no problem. “The lot, which gets very steep as it comes down to the water presented some challenges.” With every foot of the waterfront being precious, he maximized the width of the footprint as much as possible. “Because the site is steep, the entry level is a half-level above the living area. Scissor stairs enter at mid-landing, allowing you to look down to see the interior layout and more views of the water when you first walk in.”

The crown jewel of the project, continues McClellan, is the 45’ wide sliding door, which slides to either side so that you can modulate whichever part of the home you want to open, which also enables them to create entertaining spaces for 20-30 people. Schultz adds that creating the nine-panel door and its multi-functions was also the most difficult aspect of the building project.

Laura Taheny, an interior designer at McClellan Architects, assisted the homeowner, who admits to having strong opinions about design. “She never tried to rein me in, but would help me with my ideas by mapping them out. She was wonderful to work with.”

A desire for a nautical look without being “kitschy,” led the homeowner to choose the Lacanche stove’s custom color with a blue tint to reflect the water. “I found the pendants

Calacatta Viola marble backsplash, natural stone slab. Lacanche Sully 2200 Classique gas range.

Whitman pendants from Serena & Lily tie to island. Calacatta Viola marble countertop echoes range backsplash. Restoration Hardware chairs, table, and sofa. Evolution Concrete custom finished floor. Plumbing from Ferguson.

Serena & Lily bar stools. Belgard Quartziti porcelain tiles from Mutual Materials. Restoration Hardware lounger, chairs, table, and outdoor fireplace. Custom spa by Krisco Aquatech Pools & Spa.

Ann Sacks backsplash and marble flooring. Windows from Cherry Creek Windows and Doors. Machinist Glass Cylinder pendants from Restoration Hardware. Kohler tub and plumbing from Ferguson. Distinctive Glass, Inc. mirror and shower glass.

to coordinate with the stove.” Schultz also helped her with some of the design pieces, suggesting colors he had used previously, including the concrete floor stained lightly blue to play off the island’s grayish blue shade. “He sent me to Mutual Materials of Bend, Oregon, and told me about the porcelain pavers to match the concrete floors.”

The top floor hosts the main suite, replete with heated outdoor room, fireplace, and spectacular view of Mt. Rainier, or as the native indigenous people call it, “Tahoma.” “We can be out there all year round. The girls joined us to watch the Christmas ships with blankets and the heater on.”

Taheny created the stunning master bath design, crowned by the homeowner’s choices of tub, tile, and light fixtures. The second floor features the daughters’ bedrooms, bath, den, and centered deck. “My daughter has wanted to be an architect since the fourth grade and has been a major part of the transformation,” says the homeowner. Having lived in an HOA previously, which would not allow black houses, the homeowner calls this “My black house!” McClellan, in turn, prides himself on detailing and coordinating the structural steel, window and door systems and sun control. He calls Schultz and his team experts at making them unobtrusive when they’re up or at floor level. “It’s a lot of work to make it look simple, when, in fact, it is very complex,” he says.

Custom Wood Interiors custom bedframe. Vernal Collection San Tropez flooring by Duchateau.

To pull the entryway away from the adjacent garage doors, McClellan adds glass, giving the motor court a larger feel. The large swinging offset hinge entry door opens immediately to another window, bathing the entry in light. On the water’s edge, the 45’ wide sliding glass doors are the crown jewel.

“We’ve had a great, decades-long working relationship with Thom Schultz and Mercer Builders,” says McClellan. “Together with the homeowners, it was a great team!” ■

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR

Mercer Builders mercerbuilders.com

ARCHITECT, INTERIOR DESIGN & LANDSCAPING

McClellan Architects mccarch.com

PAVERS Mutual Materials mutualmaterials.com

WINDOWS & DOORS

Cherry Creek Windows & Doors cherrycreekwindows.com

Clopay Avante garage doors from Fireside Home Solutions. LOWER Marvin Ultimate Clad windows and Fleetwood sliding glass door from Cherry Creek Windows and Doors. Standing seam metal roof by Weatheright Roofing.

A LABOR OF LOVE

DEEPLY TIED TO THE LAND AND CONNECTED TO LOCAL ARTISANS, AN ARCHITECT AND A MUSICIAN WERE INTIMATELY INVOLVED IN BRINGING “THE RAMBLER” TO FRUITION.

written by EMILY ZAHNISER photography by KEVIN SCOTT

LYDIA RAMSEY GREW UP ON this land nestled in the Kitsap Peninsula. Ramsey, a singer-songwriter, remained connected to the local creative community of musicians and makers.

When work-life and commuter access shifted, she and her husband, Seattle architect Jon Gentry of GO'C, decided to settle into their dream home in the woods.

Drawing upon Ramsey’s network and Jon’s skills, and out of a necessity predicated by Covid-19 restrictions and budget, Ramsey and Gentry became deeply involved in the day-to-day construction, along with SSF Engineers, and Mike Stuntz of Sparrow Woodworks, their contractor of record.

“Jon and Lydia were freed up to be an integral, hands-on part of this project,” said Stuntz. “We had a previous relationship working on Jon’s projects, but this was a special opportunity to create together in a deeply collaborative manner.”

Gentry’s vision for the home followed his fundamental edicts for residential construction – a mix of clean, rational, and contemporary modern design. For this home, he was able to dig deeper into an exploration of a natural and hand-crafted execution, honoring the resources of the site and tapping into the talents of local craftspeople.

“Lydia’s creative connections gave us access to an incredible roster of talent for this project,” said Gentry. “At the end, we celebrated with over 80 people who all had a hand in the home’s creation.”

The one-level home, dubbed “The Rambler,” is a modest 1800 square feet, but feels like an expansive extension of the natural surroundings. Built with sustainability in mind, including felled cedar milled onsite,

Floor-to-ceiling Quantum Classic Series windows and Lift and Slide doors are a focal point of the single-level plan. The east-west exposures harness warmth and light for passive heating and illumination.

and formed concrete filled with rock aggregate unearthed during excavation. The concrete harnesses, and releases heat through radiant tubes when needed, but remains cool in the summer.

A 10,000-gallon infiltration basin collects run-off, protecting from erosion. The flat roof has space for a future solar array to supplement the clean all-electric heating, and appliances. Natural ventilation through operable skylights and the chimney structure complement and enhance the passive heat and light captured through the tall glazings. Less glazing and more light-quiet spaces to the east create a calmer, cooler zone where the bedrooms are located.

Inside, the interiors are a highly considered marriage of beauty and utility. “We leaned in heavily to the talents and expertise of Sparrow Woodworks,” said Gentry. “Their level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is unsurpassed.” The cabinetry, entry doors, a specialty pivot door to the bedroom, the built-in daybed, and the dining table and accessory furniture were built down the street from the site at Sparrow’s workshop.

Other notable features include the dramatic black brick-and-mortar masonry that defines the entry, outdoor shower, and a hidden courtyard dubbed the “whiskey snug.” “The brick is an integral part

TOP LEFT Gentry and his wife cast the concrete themselves for the Rumford-style fireplace. Sparrow’s custom millwork extends from cabinetry to built-in and free-standing furniture.

RIGHT A custom cast concrete sink and clean-line fixtures from Ferguson Plumbing frame a minimalist bathroom with room for future cabinetry if desired.

TOP RIGHT Designed by GO'C and built by Sparrow Woodworks the custom cabinetry nestles appliances from Albert Lee. Douglas Fir shelving above the sink was milled on-site and ebony stained.

of the dark outer shell of the home,” said Gentry. “It adds a horizontal counterpoint to all the verticality of the windows.” The outdoor shower is positioned off the main bedroom and along a small trail leading to the beach.

Recently “The Rambler” received one of only two awards given by the AIA to single-family homes this year. The award recognizes recipients who “…show the world how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.”

“It’s a well-thought-out house, meticulously built, and considerate of sustainability and efficiency, as well as esthetics,” said Stuntz. “It’s also a testament to the special relationship developed between the architect, homeowners, land, and local talent resources.” ■

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR

Sparrow Woodworks sparrowwoodworks.com

ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGN GO'C gocstudio.com

HARDSCAPE & MASONRY

Mutual Materials mutualmaterials.com

ABOVE The flat roof offers space for a lounge and an elevated garden. TOP LEFT Black Normansized bricks with carbon black mortar from Mutual Materials whisper to mid-century design. TOP RIGHT Their longer horizontal length balances all the vertical treatments, defining the entry, outdoor shower, and small courtyard.

How have your differing backgrounds influenced your work?

Jon grew up in North Carolina, developing an eye for utilitarian structures and an impulse to challenge norms. Aimée grew up in the heart of London and comes from a family of architects that reaches back three generations. With lived experiences in the US and Europe, we draw inspiration from varied ways of living, scale of spaces, and a relationship to different climates. Our work draws from personal memory and experience and site-specific input. The more we expose ourselves to the unfamiliar, the more we can expand our own vision of the built world.

Tell us a bit about your approach to architecture and what has shaped your vision.

We describe our design process as being similar to improv and the “Yes, and’’ approach. The basis of this is to listen to what is offered and respond, rather than judging the idea. In our design process, we are listening to and learning from the client, the site, and the sustainable opportunities that we are offered. This encourages discussion and a democratic approach to problem-solving that helps the best ideas rise to the top. This also leads to unique projects that are expressive responses to their site conditions, programmatic requirements, and the aspirations of our clients.

Your firm is known for balancing the analysis of space while pushing the limits of design. How does one area of design inform the other?

When we begin designing, we enjoy finding opportunities revealed in the various constraints of every project. We like to explore these opportunities through different plan layouts, examining the spatial relationships. This process, if we listen closely, will often reveal a project narrative that we can follow. Most decisions that arise from those early design stages to the end of construction can usually be informed by this narrative.

As you look to the future, are there any ideas you think should be front and center in the minds of residential architects?

We believe that a responsible approach to using natural resources and an optimistic approach to projects that are sustainable (and ideally that give back to their natural environment) is the way forward. We know that technology will continue to advance and change the way we make buildings. We also like to balance our future projections with our founding values: a democratic approach to decision-making, a tactile nature to studying sites and materials, a sense of kinship with our teams, and a daring practice that will push what is possible; leading us to sustainable outcomes.

You have a wide-ranging portfolio, what speaks to you about these different projects?

We believe that our diverse portfolio exemplifies our commitment to listening closely to our clients and to the particularities of the sites we get to work with.

What are some major takeaways from designing homes?

A concept that continues to stand out on every project, be it a house or winery or arts-focused public space, is that we should continue to follow the natural light and how that can inform and influence the design of our spaces. The connection of our projects to their sites is often the expression of the architecture and how it responds to natural light. We find that once you begin to explore spaces in relation to light, there are endless possibilities for making informed design decisions.

What keeps you excited about residential architecture?

The relationships we develop with everyone we get to work with keeps every project exciting. Our clients are our collaborators, our partners in creation. The relationships we build with them, as well as our community of artists and craftspeople, are as enduring as the work. Designing houses for a specific client allows you a very unique and intimate glimpse into the intricacies of their daily lives. There is something exciting to learn about ways of living each time we work on a new house.

Jon Gentry & Aimée O’Carroll, Founding Partners, GO'C

©Juan Benavides Photography

Portland House

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ECLECTIC & ARTISTIC

HOUSE OF PONCE TRANSFORMS A 2013 PORTLAND HOME INTO A SHOWCASE BRIMMING WITH EXQUISITE STYLE THAT IS LAYERED WITH STUNNING WALLPAPER, FURNISHINGS, AND BREATHTAKING HAND PLASTERED WORK BY BRAVURA FINISHES.

Step into a room where furnishings, textures, colors and Scalamandre wallpaper evoke conversation. Velvet Sunpan sofas pair with Sonder Living coffee tables, plush Lexmark carpet, and Stacey Garcia custom drapes. Arteriors Prescott 2-tiered chandelier lights artwork from Left Bank.

by DONNA PIZZI photography by BLACKSTONE EDGE STUDIOS

WHEN A SAVVY HOMEOWNER works with a talented interior design team on various homes over a period of years, magic happens. Some of it arises out of unspoken types of communication that occur as those bonds are formed. Such is the case with the latest project that Shannon Ponciano of House of Ponce and her team created for her longtime client. After working with this homeowner on his third home, she knows how to honor his passion for entertaining amidst an ambiance that is at once relaxing and emotionally stimulating.

When he purchased the home, it was a sea of beige – beige walls, carpet, and finishes. What attracted him was the single level layout and good bones. “He wanted us to merge his traditional, modern style with a twist of edgy glam,” says Ponciano.

After a fire in his previous home prompted him to purchase this home, House of Ponce was able to use some of the furnishings they’d found for his office into a completely new and showstopping space that has multiple uses. “The new direction,” says Ponciano, “enabled us to create the conversation space he wanted that can double as a workspace.” Sultry, lush, and sexy, were just a few of the descriptive words that prompted the emotions he was seeking. House of Ponce translated those into a pair of Emerald Velvet Sunpan sofas, dramatic Scalamandre wallpaper, a pair of bold modern artworks all crowned by a dramatic two-tiered bronze chandelier.

In the adjacent living area, Ponciano called on Shaun and Karen Burke of Bravura Finishes to turn the formerly beige boxed ceilings into hand plastered masterpieces that add drama to the room. “We wanted something punchy that would draw your eye upward,” recalls Ponciano, who sent images of the furnishings to the Burkes from which they prepared several samples based on the look Ponciano was seeking.

Sparta and Bar Chandeliers by Hudson Valley Lighting. Bravura Finishes ceiling and entry treatments using paint from Brush & Trowel. Burnished Jaipur Kaleida rug echoes Sunpan coffee tables. Bernhardt sofa.

LEFT Windows from Parr Lumber shine on new dark Kentwood flooring. Visual Comfort Caddo Large Linear Lantern. S Harris chairs covered in Borneo Jewel fabric. RIGHT Brizo Artesso faucet from Keller Supply. Appliances from Standard TV & Appliance. Wellington pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting.

“The living room finish,” says British-born Shaun, “is a combination of gold and Venetian plaster, using a troweling technique with gold, gray and black.” Before proceeding, House of Ponce brought Bravura Finishes together with the homeowner to weigh in on the samples they’d chosen. “I remember him loving everything,” says Shaun, “but he grabbed the gold sample and said he absolutely had to have it for his master bedroom.”

With “Drama” being the “Story” created in each space, Ponciano grounded the living area’s existing blue sofa with a python patterned rug that provides high contrast with the dark flooring. “It has a neat sheen to it, while pulling in the gold and blue,” she says, “which is not a combo you see a lot.”

One of the biggest threads that runs throughout the new look is the highly dramatic lighting found in each room. A black and gold chandelier with glitter and glamorama finish crowns the living room. A large, linear lantern rooted in a colonial era design, ties to the adjacent

LEFT Bravura Finishes white textural glass studded ceiling. Kohler plumbing from Keller Supply. Arteriors Haskell Large Chandelier. RIGHT Bravura Finishes gold-trimmed wall. Abrams Chandelier by Hudson Valley Lighting.

modern artwork that suggests a modern interpretation of a similar era. The crowning touch in the elaborate bathroom is the handcrafted Large Haskell Chandelier that glistens above the Carrara marble tile flooring, evoking a touch of Hollywood.

“There is nothing basic about this home,” says Ponciano. “Our instructions were to knock it out of the park with high drama and style. Working with our client is extraordinary because he loves to go out of the usual comfort zone, playing with texture and color that are unique and memorable in every way. And yet, it feels cozy when you’re in the home, as if it’s a reflection of him personally, with texture on all the walls and ceilings by Bravura Finishes.”

The Burkes agree. “Everything went so smoothly, working with Shannon and her team,” they say, “because Shannon is so amazingly talented. She embraces all the creative people and artists she works with, making it just so respectful and fun to be a part of the team.” ■

PROJECT SOURCES

CONTRACTOR

Smith-Donnerberg, LLC

jtsmithco.com

ARCHITECT

John W Finklea

INTERIOR DESIGN

House of Ponce houseofponcedesign.com

APPLIANCES

Standard TV & Appliance

standardtvandappliance.com

CEILING/WALL FINISHES

Bravura Finishes

bravurafinishes.com

WINDOWS

Parr Lumber parr.com

EYE ON DESIGN

LUSCIOUS LIVING These jewel-toned Voyage Immobile modular sofas come in a mix of thin and large stripes, in plain colors and removeable covers. Available from roche-bobois.com

Samar Pendant Light by KUZCO

The stunning blown glass shades of the Samar Collection makes a statement piece. Available in three ombre finishes and various hanging options, creating a dynamic space through lighting and tone. globelighting.com

1. SLEEK ELEGANCE

This black Teak Mosaic Sideboard by Ethnicraft features Mahogany doors and a teak body and legs. smgcollective.com

2. BASES COVERED

The Flex Collection is available with an optional custom sleepcover, perfect for overnight guests or as a protective cover for pets. resourcefurniture.com

3. ROARING 20’s

With fringed suede strips all around, the Hallie stool by Made Goods is perfect for a vanity or a console. annmccullochstudio.com

4. STAYING CONNECTED

Cross-LINQ by BDI Furniture conceals duel charging stations in the headboard and features a slatted headboard and subtle curved profile. bdiusa.com

5. NATURE INSPIRED

The wooden Blossom Tray by Ethnicraft experiments with the balance of rich patterns and muted tones, revealing the beauty of the natural world. smgcollective.com

PAINT Charcoal Linen 2133-40 benjaminmoore.com

BEACHY BRILLIANCE Full of structure and movement, Visual Comfort’s Mellita chandelier gracefully positions tiers of oversized etched glass disks, available in midnight black or satin brass finish. globelighting.com

STUNNING SURFACES With an extensive collection of finishes, the art of decorative paint and plaster can transform any room. Hand troweled venetian plaster applies texture to your interior space, such as the above linear texture and gilt detailing, embossed plaster design and multi-layered tone on tone textures. Add a bit of oldworld charm, warmth, and movement to your space with handcrafted decorative plasters for interior applications on accent walls, ceilings, and fireplaces.

bravurafinishes.com

INTEGRATING EASE The Kali Bookcase offers a tailored, modern storage solution. The Kali Sofa is a freestanding wall bed featuring an integrated seven-foot, bench-seat sofa, effortlessly transforming from day to night. resourcefurniture.com

1. TEXTURE The Ravel Stripe Blue Handwoven Wool Rug from Dash & Albert adds earthy character. annmccullochstudio.com

2. DAPPER DECKING

Premium hardwood look without the maintenance, TimberTech Azek Vintage Weathered Teak decking. parr.com

3. REFLECTIONS

The Yumi Mirror with water jet cut contour, organic curves, and four-color printed glass. roche-bobois.com

The Bigger the Better Pom Pom’s Bianca Big Pillow is a sumptuously soft velvet oversized pillow. Available in five subtle hues, insert included. annmccullochstudio.com

PAINT Monticello Rose HC-63 benjaminmoore.com

COASTAL COLORS from Fabricut. 1. Sow, washable and perfect for a textural wallcovering. 2. Dorie, the ultimate beach house wallcovering. 3. Boardwalk Stripe, cheerful outdoor polyester woven fabric. 4. Yucca Oceanside, an embroidered bedding and drapery textile. 5. Lembert Atlantis, Viscose, embroidered fabric set for drapery. 6. Lilian Tahiti, multipurpose upholstery in a tropical vibe. 7. Varyk Blue, a washable, contemporary patterned wallcovering. 8. Marvista Blue Shadow, outdoor geometric circled upholstery. 9. Rico Stripe Aloe, a polyester fabric that is bleach cleanable and perfect for upholstery. Available at Mill End Store, millendstore.com

A Revolution in Furniture

Meet the LGM 2.0: A new concept in flexible furnishings. Italian-made and endlessly customizable, the LGM 2.0 wall bed revolves 180° to reveal a queen bed. With an optional TV mount, shelving, and fixed or removable table, your imagination is the limit.

LGM 2.0 Revolving Wall Bed & Home O ce System

Neat chair in Thurmond Citron by Blue Dot. Oval Tulip Lacquer Table by Rove Concepts. Warren Dykeman art.

written by DONNA PIZZI photography by HARIS KENJAR

MODERN COLOR

Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois. Custom Waka Waka coffee table. Art by Sue Danielson.

THIS PAGE Burnt Orange Mohair Salon Slipper chairs by Orange Furniture. Front Facing Art by Ken Kelly. Calacatta Machia Vecchia marble mantel from Waterworks.

FOR NINE LONG MONTHS, a Seattle woman searched for a home for her and her then 12-year-old ballet-loving daughter that could replicate the same mid-century modern homes she had long admired in Palm Springs. In September 2019, with contractor Ryan McKinney of McKinney Group, Inc. acting as her consultant, she found a rather bland 1970s mid-century modern wannabe that she could elevate into a more architecturally authentic home. McKinney in turn recommended Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, with partner Tim Pfeiffer, architect Tori Masterson, and then project manager Michele Mele forming what the homeowner calls “a great team to complete my life’s work!”

What better way to illustrate how she wanted her and her daughter to live and feel in the home she says than to share with the team a poem entitled “Home,” by spoken word artist IN-Q. “I want to buy a house,” he says, “where I can make memories in every room.” It was, she says, a transformational moment that literally began by taking the house down to the studs as step one. That enabled the team to

create mirror images upstairs for the owner’s more serene domain and an entire hang-out suite for her daughter and her friends below. The addition of a kitchenette downstairs and adjacent living area with modular Roche Bobois sofa that can be dismantled into a bed large enough for six-girl sleepovers includes an indestructible custom coffee table suitable for dancing on. “My daughter,” says the owner, “had so much fun visualizing her own furnishings and wall color using the Hoedemaker Pfeiffer’s virtual reality set up.”

“The house was built in the early 1970s,” explains Masterson, “during a building recession, so it was tired.” By reducing five tiny bedrooms into three, including an office nook upstairs for the owner and opening the living, dining, and kitchen for better circulation, Masterson created a more modern, airy feel. The consistent use of their finely designed casework expertly fabricated by McKinney’s cabinetmaker, Northwest Custom Interiors, Inc. completes the look. When the owner suggested using screens somewhere in the home, Masterson replaced the ugly drywall that darkened the entry

HOEDEMAKER PFEIFFER’S MAGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF A FAILED 1970S ATTEMPT AT MID-CENTURY MODERN BRINGS A VIBRANT PALM SPRINGS VIBE TO THIS SEATTLE HOME.

stairway with handcrafted cerused finished white oak screens fabricated by Northwest Custom Interiors Ltd. To create a true Palm Springs vibe, she also jettisoned the beige painted drywall ceiling along with its dark-stained central beam, replacing it with warm 1x4 tongue and groove cedar paneling that bounces light into the room.

Pfeiffer’s hands-on approach to managing the firm’s projects focuses on functionality and placement - knowing how things live together in a home as you move into a space. “The original fireplace that was drywalled at the back was transformed from a more horizontal orientation with traditional marble and a thin wooden mantel into a striking sculptural element that’s now very much at the center of things.”

LEFT Heron Blue Heath Ceramics tile. All Miele appliances. Classic Brass Angle Edge pulls from Chown Hardware.

RIGHT Custom Vladimir Kagan table from Jennifer West Showroom. Kalmar Sputnik chandelier and Vintage Kai Kristiansen chairs in Artisan Aluminum by Mark Alexander, both from 1st Dibs.

Without a lot of room to hang artwork, the owner turned to architectural light fixtures that embody the period. The dining room features a spectacular Kalmar Sputnik fixture shipped from London that was masterfully rewired. A Mobile 9 chandelier by Michael Anastassiades via The Future Perfect graces the living area.

In keeping with the calming, simple palette upstairs, the dining room features a Hoedemaker Pfeiffer designed built-in bar whose doors and drawers boast the same fluted texture found in authentic mid-century modern furnishings. Its smokey glass mirror adds to the period moodiness of the space.

Part of the joy of working with the Hoedemaker Pfeiffer team, says the owner, were her occasional trips to Palm Springs to source vintage items that she would then share with the team to refinish and/or upholster with the most appropriate period fabric. “You can’t pay a great designer enough for their eye,” she adds.

In the kitchen, Masterson originally envisioned creating a 6’ skylight by cutting a hole in the roof to counter the fact natural light entered in only one direction from a single small window over the sink. Upon discovering the roof was pre-manufactured with truss frames, she pivoted by boxing the trusses with wood, and placing a single skylight atop them directly over the newly designed

island. Now, the Caesarstone Fresh Concrete countertop reflects the natural light, giving shine to the Heath Ceramics tile backsplash and range hood.

The joy of working with a great team kept everyone afloat. Masterson says the owner was one of the best clients she’s ever worked with. “From the moment she walked in the door, she trusted us as pros, and we never broke that trust.” Pfeiffer calls collaborating with Ryan McKinney like kismet. “He proved himself to be very adaptable, really exceptional.” Masterson adds that “he’s a very can do, problem solver, respectful of working with architects and designers.” The owner calls the whole experience, “Perfect!” ■

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR

McKinney Group Inc mckinneyinc.com

ARCHITECT

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer hoedemakerpfeiffer.com

CABINETRY

Northwest Custom Interiors nwcustominteriors.com

DOORS & WINDOWS

Cherry Creek Windows & Doors cherrycreekwindows.com

SELECT FURNISHINGS

Roche Bobois roche-bobois.com

Seattle Design Center seattledesigncenter.com

LEFT White Oak flooring from Emerson Hardwood. Hoedemaker Pfeiffer wood screens constructed by Northwest Custom Interiors Ltd. Monterey Flamed limestone tile fireplace. MIDDLE: Floating custom cedar vanity. Pratt & Larsen field tile. OPPOSITE PAGE Sofa by Vladimir Kagan from Holly Hunt, reupholstered in Opuzen “Love at First Site” fabric.

written by MELISSA DALTON photography by DAVID PAPAZIAN

CALIFORNIA DREAMING

Vanillawood reorganized the layout of this Lake Oswego bungalow so all of the main living spaces now benefit from a rear wall of glass with views of the lake. The wood floors were sourced through Contract Furnishings Mart.

In the living room, Vanillawood specified unfilled travertine from Italy, fabricated by Artistic Stone Design, to wrap the fireplace. The custom artwork is by Steven Tyler. BELOW Vanillawood custom cabinetry is combined with a quartz backsplash and counters. All appliances are through Basco Appliances, plumbing through Chown Hardware.

THREE YEARS AGO, when Amy and Mark Radich bought their waterfront Lake Oswego house, they followed an old real estate adage in the process: “We bought a pretty undesirable home on a great street in a great neighborhood,” says Amy. Originally built in the late 1950s, the house had outdated finishes and an awkward layout that the couple wanted to overhaul to make their own, so they reached out to local design-build firm Vanillawood.

Vanillawood co-founders Kricken and James Yaker joined the couple on an early visit, in order to counsel on what was possible in a remodel. “Oftentimes, we will walk through with clients while they’re in escrow or before they make an offer, just to help them really see the potential,” says Kricken. “Amy and Mark had already lived in a house that we had redone for a former client, so there was an innate trust and excitement for what we could bring to this one.”

From the front, the house still retained its charm. “We wanted to enhance the first impression while embracing a southern California bungalow aesthetic,” says James. Vanillawood added a fresh coat of stucco and metal roof, as well as a private front garden for the primary bedroom, then drastically reimagined the interior. There, the previous floorplan had obscured the Radichs’ favorite feature: the home’s lakeside setting. “You would not know when you walked inside the house that you were even on a lake,” says Kricken.

Vanillawood has since resolved that with a gracious entry hall that offers peekaboo views, drawing visitors into the newly reconfigured living areas at the rear of the house, where the firm raised the roof and added 702 square feet, as well as a wall of glass that captures the lake and surrounding trees. Large stacking glass doors open to a new deck with dedicated areas for lounging, cooking, and dining, all surrounded by a glass railing so as not to impede the views. “Our goal was to have really great outdoor living as well as great indoor living,” says Amy. To that end, Vanillawood tucked an additional covered outdoor lounge beneath the upper deck, complete with infrared sauna, and wired for television and heat, for optimal multi-season use. A fourth outdoor area sits closer to the dock, with a custom built-in sectional and firepit.

Lookswise, the Radichs wanted a “California modern feel, but still very comfortable,” says Amy, who’s originally from Southern California. Vanillawood responded with custom furnishings, including furniture, lighting, and rugs, and a material palette apropos of the “barefoot lifestyle.” Wood flooring and painted tongue and groove ceilings comingle with soft white walls and earth tones are layered with natural textures, like the unfilled travertine clad fireplace in the living room, and custom light installation made of hand-wrapped rope. “We wanted the glass wall on the main level to

Kayu International wood slatting covers the wall in the protected outdoor room, which also has Infratech heaters and a loveseat and chairs from Restoration Hardware.

PROJECT SOURCES

CONTRACTOR/ARCHITECT/ INTERIOR DESIGN Vanillawood vanillawood.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Victor E Design Build Landscape designbuildlandscape.com

APPLIANCES Basco Appliances bascoappliances.com

STONE & TILE FABRICATOR Artistic Stone Design artisticstonedesign.com

allow nature to be the color,” says Kricken. “We are surrounded by trees and greenery here in the Pacific Northwest, so the color palette inside the house is all very soft so we don’t compete with that.”

In their downtime, Amy and Mark can often be found in one of their four outdoor spaces, relaxing and waving to neighbors boating by on the lake, including the Yakers, who live and have their design studio in the community. Even during the week, Amy, who works from home, gets pulled from her office to the kitchen island. “I just love the back of my house and would much rather sit in the kitchen and look out the window,” says Amy. “We get great natural light even on a gray Oregon day.” ■

The rear of the house utilizes Marvin windows and La Cantina doors from Medallion Industries Inc. to create easy indoor-outdoor flow.

Tell us about your approach to design and what has shaped your vision.

It is imperative to really understand the hopes and dreams of our client and the reality of their budget. We then dive into “what are the bones of what we are starting with” – where are the best views in the house, how can we capture more natural light, how does our client live and hope to use their space?

Whether we are designing and building new, remodeling an existing structure, or furnishing an already built home – a collaborative approach and exceptional listening skills are integral to achieving great design. Our goal is always, “How can we elevate beyond what our clients have even imagined?”

Are there common themes that distinguish your work?

Clean lines, thoughtful storage, organic textures, unexpected design moments, statement lighting, fabulous wallpaper and thoughtful, inviting, layered luxury.

What part of the design process do you find most rewarding?

Empowering our client to be bold. When clients embrace the process from day one, seeing the sheer joy and awe on their faces when they walk into a completed project is heartwarming.

What are some major takeaways from designing homes?

Hire a great design/build team! Having one entity to work with from start to finish eliminates unnecessary headaches, egos and cost overruns. Having a dedicated team who will have your back throughout the process eliminates stress. We love the fixed bid approach of our construction. We spend more time on the design side so we can have decisions and cost decided before we even break ground on construction. We sleep better at night and so do our clients.

What was the “lightbulb” moment when you realized you wanted to pursue architecture, construction, and design?

James and I bought our first home in LA and did a lot of the work and design ourselves. We realized that not only did we love the process, we worked really well together and discovered we were actually pretty good at it. That’s when we decided to quit the jobs we didn’t love and pursue this full time together.

What is your favorite design rule you use again and again?

I’m not a great rule follower which is why I left corporate America and became an entrepreneur, but I’d say using fabulous lighting is something we never stray from in any project and not being afraid to push our clients out of their comfort zones to introduce them to ideas and solutions they never considered. That, and never take ourselves too seriously.

Does the ambition of designing unique spaces mean that the bar is continually raised for you personally?

Absolutely. We never want to do the same thing twice and we want to be challenged and try new things, stretch ourselves and are always seeking new materials, ideas and products to try.

What are indulgences you like integrating into a space?

Floor heat in the all bathrooms, show-stopping lighting and wallpaper and a well-designed kitchen with all of the bells and whistles because we all live in our kitchens.

Kricken & James Yaker, co-founders | Vanillawood and VIP (Very Important Pooch) Charlie.

©Katie Larsen Photography

It’s All About The Fire

EDGE OF THE BAY

CHESMORE BUCK ARCHITECTURE, CDK INTERIOR DESIGN AND DE BOER CONSTRUCTION CRAFT A NORTHWEST MODERN AND LOW MAINTENANCE BELLINGHAM HOME TO CAPTURE THE STUNNING BAY VIEWS IN EVERY ROOM.

written by MELISSA DALTON photography by DAVID PAPAZIAN

THE SAYING GOES that ‘good fences make for good neighbors,’ but so do great houses, as this Bellingham project proves. Chesmore Buck Architecture and de Boer Construction, completed in 2020 the site that is nestled mid-slope, angling down to a lagoon and up to the access road. “You’re not right on the water when you step out the door,” says architect Rick Chesmore. “But you’re elevated enough to where you get this incredible 180-degree-panorama of the bay.” Such is why the owners bought the site, despite having previously built a dream home elsewhere in Bellingham with Chesmore Buck’s firm decades ago. The incredible views were

too good to pass up, as was the opportunity to design a house with a floorplan that had the primary living and owner’s suite on the main level. The success of that previous project propelled the clients to reteam with Chesmore and builder Joey de Boer again.

“We built a good relationship 23 years ago and we stood behind our work,” says de Boer. “Therefore, they contracted with us and we got to do it again.” The architect and builder have since worked on several houses together in the intervening years. “Joey understands craftsmanship and detail and it really comes through in the final construction of the home,” says Chesmore.

The exposed glulam beams and columns are from Westside Building Supply. CMU block forms the fireplace, while porcelain floor tile by Architectural Surfaces from SVC Interiors & Design Inc covers the floor.

ABOVE In the kitchen, a Perfect Cool French Door Refrigerator and 36” Pro-style Duel-Fuel range, both Miele, from DeWaard & Bode. Wood paneling and cabinetry by K&S Woodworks. BELOW A custom privacy screen was installed above cabinetry that displays collectibles.

From the start of the process, the architect’s goal was to mesh the home with the setting. “One thing we learned early on with our firm’s design process is to work with the site rather than fight it,” says Chesmore. “We like to place the house on the site as if it’s growing out of the ground rather than appearing to be plopped down on the land.” To that end, Chesmore specified a post and beam structure wherein exposed glulam beams extend over the open plan interiors, with the roof pitched up to embrace the view. The garage side is nestled into the slope, while one continuous, low-pitch roof plane guides the eye out through the building to the horizon and bay.

A tight Northwest palette of materials are repeated on the exterior and interior for consistency and easy maintenance. A medley of woods include the overhead glulam beams, rift-oak wood paneling and cabinetry in the kitchen, and horizontal slat interior privacy screens lining the front hall. The CMU block fireplace calls back to the exterior retaining walls. Metal accents are sprinkled throughout, from the standing seam metal roof, to the custom-designed railing on the back deck and flat steel bar handrails on the stairs.

Deep and wide roof overhangs protect the exterior siding, while inside, floor-to-ceiling glass captures the bay. “We have views from every room,” says the owner. “Part of the plan in designing the house was not to block any views. We could have built a house much higher, but we didn’t, and the neighbors all really appreciated that. It just fits the lot.” ■

PROJECT SOURCES

CONTRACTOR de Boer Construction

ARCHITECT

Chesmore Buck Architecture

chesmorebuck.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

CDK Interior Design cdkinteriors.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

The Philbin Group

WINDOWS & DOORS

Island Sash & Door Inc. islandsashanddoor.com

Ground Face CMU Block, laid in a stacked bond pattern from Bouwman Masonry, forms retaining walls and covers exterior portions of the house to protect it from harsh weather. The Sierra Pacific windows and doors clad over VG Fir from Island Sash and Door Inc.

What was the journey to building your own firm and how has your practice evolved?

We had a humble beginning 30 years ago with the two of us defining some basic principles that have guided us all these years: we have stayed small, provided full services, our marketing is providing exceptional services to our clients, and we continually look for ways to do better work. By having a small staff in an open studio environment, the principals can be involved with every project throughout the design and construction process and collaboration is always encouraged. As our firm has evolved, we have become increasingly aware of adapting our designs to the northwest climate as we want our buildings to “weather well”.

Can you trace your interest in architectural design back to a particular influence?

Rick: I remember at a very young age walking into a space and being moved emotionally by the natural light, the materials, the connection to the outdoors – it all mattered!

Dave: I came from science where problems had a unique specific answer…architecture does not. As Louis Kahn said, “The difference between a good architect and a mediocre one is that they both solve the problem they set out to solve, the good architect solves the right problem.”

How does your commitment to be in harmony with nature influence your design style?

Rick: Nature will always inform and influence architecture. When working on a site with multiple significant trees, rock outcroppings, and slopes, these features become design elements that cannot be ignored, and the architecture will be enhanced by their presence.

Dave: Buildings must fit in their environment. In the Northwest we get gray days, so keeping the water out and letting the light in are important features of our designs. If you view a building as a single entity, it opens the door to introducing materials that blur the distinction between inside and outside.

As you look to the future, are there ideas that should be in the front and center in the minds of residential architects?

Rick: Design with less excess! We should all be asking ourselves how we can be more mindful about being better stewards of our environment. We are exploring ways to show our clients not to build any more space than is needed, which should lead to a smaller carbon building footprint and ultimately less energy use. We make our homes “timeless” and last longer which will be more environmentally friendly too.

Dave: It’s important to look at work that has withstood the test of time and is relevant and good as ever. What is “trending” today will surely be “dated” tomorrow.

Favorite travel destination for inspiration?

Rick: Columbus, Indiana, home to one of the best showcases of modern architecture in the world. Additionally, any place where I can physically experience the work of influential architects John Lautner, Eero Sarrinen, I.M. Pei, and Louis Kahn.

Dave: Sea Ranch, California.

Do you have a dream project?

Rick: Where the client and architect agree and are aligned on every design decision and the result is a structure and space that seamlessly adapts to its natural environment. We have come close to making this happen a few times and those have been some of our most fulfilling completed projects.

Dave: Most of our work is confined by land use restrictions. Maybe something small on a large piece of land.

Dave Buck & Rick Chesmore, principals – Chesmore Buck Architecture

©Darrell Benedict Photography

The dining room lighting and Ethnicraft table are from McGee & Co. Benjamin Moore Simply White paint ties the space together. In the living room, the fireplace has a mantle made by the homeowner.

written by MELISSA DALTON photography by MIRANDA ESTES

NATURALLY INVITING

WHITE SPACE DESIGN GROUP AND CASCADIA BUILDING COMPANY INSTILL A NUANCED NEUTRAL PALETTE AND JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF TEXTURE TO MAKE THIS SHORELINE HOME A SOOTHING RETREAT.

AFTER A TOP-TO-BOTTOM REMODEL, interior designer Alexandria Childs’ favorite detail in this Shoreline home is one that she says many people might not notice at first glance. It’s the floor in the primary bathroom, covered in a Star & Cross tile with tonal grout, which leaves a subtle impression of the pattern rather than immediately drawing the eye. “It adds that little bit of texture that the space really wants,” says Childs. “Without it, the room would be missing something, but I don’t know that you’d be able to put your finger on exactly what that missing thing is.”

Such is just one of the ways that Childs, co-founder of White Space Design Group, created depth and balance in the soothing scheme sought after by homeowner Katy Newton at the beginning of the design process. “Seattle’s such a dark place in the winter, so I wanted everything to be airy, light and bright, and clean,” says Katy. “Alex listened, and then was able to take what I wanted and run with it.”

Katy and her husband Kyle bought the house in 2019. Originally built in 1947, it had since seen a 90s remodel that changed the finishes without addressing the compartmentalized floorplan. “It has these expansive views to the Puget Sound, but the spaces still felt pretty enclosed and small,” says Childs. Katy and Kyle hired a local architect and their good friend and builder Andy Niskanen of Cascadia Building Company to completely reconfigure both floors, enlarge the kitchen, create multiple access points to the rear deck, and of course, make it so those incredible views could be appreciated from every room. “You can see orcas swimming by from the kitchen sink,” says Niskanen. “The view is about as fine as you get in western Washington.”

Childs then stepped in to finesse the finishes, layering in a spectrum of neutral colors and natural textures that would ultimately fulfill the goal to make the home “visually calming.” The color palette

In the kitchen, the Newtons sourced the Kitchen Aid wall ovens, Wolf range, and Sub-Zero refrigerator from Metropolitan Appliance. The Newport Brass plumbing fixtures are from Ferguson. The quartz stove backsplash and counter is by Daltile.

was inspired by a beautiful slab of Calacatta gold marble, used on the vanity counter in the primary bathroom, and in tile form in the shower. “It really set the tone for the rest of the finishes, even in the rooms without marble,” says Childs.

Those creams and taupes are repeated in the main living spaces, from the kitchen’s off-white cabinetry from Stile & Rail Design Studio, to the ceramic subway tile from Bedrosians Tile & Stone that covers the backsplash. Judicious black accents, such as the vintage dining chairs and Rejuvenation sconces, offer just enough contrast, while natural materials, like the oversized dining room chandelier made of fiber, add another layer of interest. “That light fixture really had to thread a needle because it needed to be large enough that it was in scale, while also not being too visually heavy and detract from the view,” says Childs.

Wood pieces, such as the dining bench, fireplace mantle, and a bath tray, all handmade by Kyle, finish the home into the couple’s personalized retreat. “It’s my sanctuary,” says Katy. “I don’t want to leave because I just love to be here.” ■

The black hardware from Top Knobs syncs with the Rejuvenation sconces. Gorgeous sound views can now be appreciated from every room.

PROJECT SOURCES

CONTRACTOR

Cascadia Building Company cascadiabuilding.com

ARCHITECT

Stannard Architects, LLC stannardarchitects.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

White Space Design Group wsdesigngroup.com

PAINT

Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.com

At the soaking tub, the Delta Faucet by Stilly Valley Plumbing is from Keller Supply, while the

homeowner made the bath tray.

Unlacquered brass hardware like the faucet from Build.com will organically patina over time for a warm, lived-in look. The Lacanche stove is entirely mechanical, and modern appliances have been artfully obscured.

WHEN HOMEOWNER Stephanie Owen moved back home to Seattle, she knew what kind of house she was looking for.

“I wanted the quality and style of a John Buchan home, so when this one came on the market in an older neighborhood with only one previous owner, I knew it was the right fit.”

Owen wanted to lean into the best of the architectural features of the house, preserving and expanding on the millwork and moldings, arched doorways, and brick elements. Letting the existing home be her guide, Owen brought on Emily Ruff of Cohesively Curated to help her explore the possibilities of timeless and classic design. “I like the idea of a home that transcends a specific era. Design that made aesthetic sense 100 years ago and will still make sense 100 years from now,” said Owen.

Owen’s specifically wanted the 55-inch Lacanche double-oven cooker and stove imported by Albert Lee Appliances and the complementary cabinet hardware from the brand. “This range is a work of art to me,” said Owens. With a deeply traditional visage, the range became the focal point for Ruff’s design. Riffing on this theme, Ruff obscured all the modern appliances, like the Monogram refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Wolf microwave, and Sub-Zero ice maker, behind the newly painted millwork and custom cabinetry. “It’s like it would have been if you were sitting here generations ago – you’re not surrounded by modern appliances,” said Owens.

“The millwork is such an important feature of this home,” said builder Doug Shaffer of ACS Custom Homes. “And Northwest Custom Cabinets hit the ball out of the park for us.”

“The white millwork works for any era,” Ruff said. “It’s clean, classy, calm, and in the background.”

Ruff re-oriented the kitchen, preserving the original window placements, but building in better functionality and flow,

ABOVE The island provides a large work surface with ample storage within arm’s reach of the refrigerator. Tractor seat stools from Rejuvenation complement the dark wood floor and can tuck entirely under the counter. OPPOSITE PAGE The nook features a “Paris Flea Market” chandelier that balances the traditional crystal chandeliers in the entry and dining and the island’s vintage-look pendants.

including a new open pantry inspired by a traditional larder with complimentary cabinetry and counter-prep space. Arched glass cabinet details reflect the arched entryways and arched brickwork adjacent to the kitchen. The “Maiolica Biscuit Crackle” tile from Statements Tile features an uneven texture and crackle gaze that gives an artisanal and lived-in effect.

The durable pre-finished flooring has an oil finish for easy upkeep. The color, a richer hue than is commonly seen in contemporary remodels, was chosen to add character and depth. It’s a warm counterpoint to the white millwork and tile.

The main bath is also an exploration of traditional lines and functions. Owen specifically wanted a classic sit-down vanity. “Today, people are so on the go. It’s kind of a shame,” said Owen. “The whole purpose of the bathroom is to take care of yourself. This is where it starts for me.” Mixed metals amongst the mirrors, lighting, and plumbing from Build.com offer an eclectic “collected” visual effect.

Overall, the team delivered a timeless environment that beckons one to sink in and relax in classic and enduring comfort. “It was definitely a collaboration between us – to come up with the look the Owens were going for,” said Shaffer. “It was a pleasure to bring their vision for this home to life.” ■

PROJECT SOURCES

CONTRACTOR

ACS Custom Homes

INTERIOR DESIGN

Cohesively Curated cohesivelycurated.com

PAINT

Benjamin Moore

benjaminmoore.com

The main bathroom is a sanctuary for self-care, including a built-in sit-down makeup vanity, radiant heat marble floors, and a modern soaking tub that nods to the traditional clawfoot style. The original builder helped to guide the restoration of the existing stained-glass windows.

PORTLAND ART MUSEUM

CELEBRATING BLACK ARTISTS OF OREGON

THIS FALL, THE PORTLAND ART MUSEUM presents Black Artists of Oregon. The exhibition highlights and celebrates the work of Black artists in Oregon over more than a century, exploring this history both through the lens of Black artists whose works are represented in the Museum’s collection as well as the works of influential artists who, historically, have not been exhibited or held in museum collections. Considering both their presence and absence is critical to understanding the breadth of Black artistic production in Oregon—even in the midst of historic exclusion—as well as how the impact of that history affects our understanding of American art history and the history of the Pacific Northwest. This exhibition serves to deepen our awareness of the talented artists who have shaped and inspired artists regionally and nationally, and it will be the first of its kind to consider the work of Black artists collectively in Oregon. Visitors will experience work by Black artists across decades and generations, with particular attention to the works of Black artists who were producing work during the Black Arts Movement of the late 1960s, ῾70s, and early ῾80s, such as Portland-based painter Isaka Shamsud-Din. The exhibition will also mark regional artistic connections with global movements for Black liberation, as seen in the work of Charlotte Lewis alongside Portlanders Organized for Southern African Freedom and artists like Sadé DuBoise, whose “Resistance” poster series contributed to Portland’s 2020 Black Lives Matter Movement protests. Without chronological constraints, the exhibition is grounded by the work of elder artists, intergenerational conversations, and live activation programmed in the exhibition galleries.

DISCOVER AND CELEBRATE BLACK ARTISTS THAT HAVE BEEN CREATING WORK IN OREGON FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY.

Intisat Abioto, is an explorer-artist working across photography, dance, and writing She is the guest-curator for the Portland Art Museum’s “Black Artists of Oregon”.

“Black Artists of Oregon” showing at the Portland Art Museum September 9, 2023 thru March 17, 2024

©Renée Lopez

ISAKA SHAMSUD-DIN

American born 1940

PENDA DIAKITE

Malian-American, born 1992

ROCK OF AGES (1976)

Isaka Shamsud-Din is an artist, educator, and activist who has been capturing the lives, histories, and cultures of African American and African diaspora peoples in his paintings, drawings, murals, teachings, and community projects for most of his 83 years. His large-scale paintings imbue vivid color and bold energy, bringing his characters to life.

MANDIANI (2021)

Malian-American Artist Penda Diakité grew up between Mali, West Africa and Portland, Oregon. Her artwork meshes the vibrant colors and patterns of her Malian heritage with influences of her American upbringing, and is a reflection of her experiences as a bicultural Black woman. Diakite is the daughter of celebrated Portland artists Ronna Neuenschwander and Baba Wague Diakite.

JEREMY OKAI DAVIS

American born 1979

Jeremy Okai Davis’s use of color and fidelity to his subjects make his paintings feel alive, while staying committed to a loose, painterly style. Okai Davis’s paintings are rarely straight-forward portraitures. Informed by his work as a graphic designer and illustrator, hidden in the richness of his paintings include text and texture that inform a more nuanced and layered rendering of individuals that have an historical and personal impact on the artist. In recent years, Okai Davis has been expanding his work to include public art, giving us a chance to see his work throughout the state of Oregon.

THE ADVOCATE (2023)

Oil, gold leaf, and mirror on canvas

Gift of Roxie Schell and Damon Tempey | Photographer: Ben Cort

Photographer: Penda Diakite

Photographer: Mario Gallucci

Acrylic on canvas, 48”x60”

WINK (2022)

Acrylic on canvas, 84”x72”

Acrylic, rubber, collage on wood panel 60” x 48”

2023/24 SEASON obt.org

Photography by Brian Simcoe

written by KERRY NEWBERRY

ok omens

FOR MANY YEARS, Holly Freres and David Horning dined regularly on the patio at OK Omens, a nationally renowned restaurant that perches on the edge of historic Ladd’s Addition. The natural wine hotspot is within walking distance of their studio, JHL Design, an award-winning design studio that specializes in wineries, restaurants, and other high-end hospitality projects.

Over time they became friends with sommelier Brent Braun and restaurateur Monique Siu. This fortuitous connection led to the recent refresh of OK Omens by JHL Design. With earthy tones, bright natural light bursting through ample windows and leafy plants tucked into corners and unfurling from modern shelving, the wine-focused restaurant is now a perfect respite.

“When we launched in 2018, we were inspired by the wave of neo-bistros coming out of Paris and New York City,” says chef Justin Woodward. Also known as bistronomy, the rousing idea was rooted in enjoying creative food and wine, but in a more relaxed environment. It’s a movement that resonated with Woodward who describes his cooking as ingredient-driven and innovative.

On the menu you’ll find snappy and satisfying spins on vegetables, like the summer bean salad and snap pea toast drizzled with tarragon oil, blistered asparagus with sorrel and brassicas cooked in seaweed butter. “After fourteen years of cooking in Portland, the produce grown here is still what inspires me the most,” says Woodward.

He works closely with Canby Farm and Kitchen and Sauvie Island Growers throughout the year to source what’s in season. Other popular standouts include the all-season torito salad topped with crispy fried chicken bites and a six-spice duck leg served with flageolet beans braised in red wine.

In 2022, Wine Enthusiast magazine named OK Omens one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America and most recently they were recognized as a 2023 nominee for Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation. The playful wine list by super somm Braun is packed with rare global finds, alongside captivating local producers — so expect food and wine pairings unlike any other place in town. ■

NATURAL WINE AND INVENTIVE NIBBLES DEFINE OK OMENS AS A PORTLAND ICON — AND A SPLASHY NEW LOOK BY JHL DESIGN GIVES THE RESTAURANT A SPARKLING LIFT.

OPPOSITE PAGE The wine menu features about 20 glass pours, ranging from a salt-kissed Sylvaner from Germany, to a robust Rosé of Pinot Noir from Oregon’s forward-thinking Hope Well. Chef Justin Woodward, culinary adventurer. Whether dining al fresco or at the bar, there’s a sense of joie de vivre with the vibrantly refreshed space.

SEARED HALIBUT with Shio butter sauce

SERVES 2

Ingredients

Shio butter sauce (beurre blanc)

Shaved fennel

Sorrel chiffonade

Coriander oil

Seared and butter basted Halibut

Coriander Infused Olive Oil

1 cup olive oil

½ cup grapeseed oil

Peels from 3 lemons

10 coriander seeds

5 black peppercorns

2 sprigs thyme

Combine all ingredients in sauce pan. Bring to a boil, let cool, then strain. Separate into two portions, for marinating garlic scapes and plating.

Shio Butter Sauce (beurre blanc)

1 bottle white wine

1 cup white vinegar

2 each shallots

5 each whole black peppercorn

½ cup liquid shio koji

2 sticks butter

Garlic Scapes

10 garlic scapes

Blanch and shock scapes. Marinate in coriander oil, salt and red wine vinegar. Grill.

Halibut

Preheat sauté pan.

Cut 4 oz portions from a 8 oz halibut loin. Season filets on both sides with salt. Add oil (plain) to the hot pan and sear the fish till golden, flip fish and add butter to the pan.

Baste fish with butter.

When the butter has browned lightly and the fish is cooked, remove from pan.

Plating

1 fennel, fresh shaved

2 oz sorrel, cut into a chiffonade

Plate fennel and sorrel, drizzle with Coriander Oil, place halibut filet on top. Coat with Shio Butter Sauce. Garnish with warm Garlic Scapes.

Wine Pairing

recipes by CHEF JUSTIN WOODWARD photography by JOHN VALLS PHOTOGRAPHY

Combine first four ingredients in sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and reduce to 200g. Strain. Add liquid shio koji. Whisk in butter. Keep warm.

Morgen Long, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021 Chardonnay

The elegant, upholstered banquettes provide both form and function, not only softening the space and absorbing sound, but by bringing a warm and welcoming feeling to the restaurant.

BUTTERFINGER dessert

SERVES 4

Ice cream base

2 cups milk

1 cup sugar

4 tablespoons milk powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon guar

½ cup cream

5 Butterfinger bars, crushed

Preparation

Blend everything in a blender.

Add 5 Butterfinger bars crushed up.

Use an ice cream machine per manufacturer instructions. (Alternatively, pour ice cream base into a pool of liquid nitrogen. Crush with a sturdy spoon and store in the freezer.)

Plating

Spoon into a frozen bowl.

Garnish with more crushed Butterfingers if desired.

Wine Pairing

Chateau de Fargues, Sauternes, France 1996 Semillon blend

Reservations: resy.com Open seven days a week for indoor dining 5–10pm. Outdoor dining weather permitting. Walk-in parties welcome. 1758 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 okomens.com | (503) 231-9959

The bar is defined by a custom steel beverage rack packed with leafy plants and natural wine. “It was created to showcase the everchanging wine list, and the plants add a lush layered look,” says Holly Freres.

RESOURCES & INSPIRATION

OLSON & JONES CONSTRUCTION www.olsonandjones.com

REMONT CONSTRUCTION www.remontconstruction.com

STONERIDGE CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT www.stoneridgecustom.com

TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE www.telfordbrownstudio.com

TIMBERLINE PATIO COVERS www.timberlinepatiocovers.com

VANILLAWOOD www.vanillawood.com

WHITE SPACE DESIGN GROUP www.wsdesigngroup.com

APPLIANCES & FIREPLACES

BASCO APPLIANCES www.bascoappliances.com

EASTBANK CONTRACTOR APPLIANCES www.eastbankappliance.com LA CORNUE www.lacornueusa.com

LYNX GRILLS www.lynxgrills.com

MIELE www.miele.com

SUB-ZERO WOLF www.subzero-wolf.com

TRUE RESIDENTIAL www.true-residential.com

LISAC’S FIREPLACES & STOVES www.lisacsfireplaces.com

STANDARD TV & APPLIANCE www.standardtvandappliance.com

ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS & CONTRACTORS

CDK INTERIOR DESIGN www.cdkinteriors.com

CHADBOURNE + DOSS ARCHITECTS www.chadbournedoss.com

CHESMORE BUCK ARCHITECTURE www.chesmorebuck.com

COHESIVELY CURATED www.cohesivelycurated.com

DON YOUNG & ASSOCIATES, INC. www.dyaconstruction.com

GO'C www.gocstudio.com

HAMISH MURRAY CONSTRUCTION www.hamishmurray.com

HOEDEMAKER PFEIFFER www.hoedemakerpfeiffer.com

HOUSE OF PONCE www.houseofponcedesign.com

JDL DEVELOPMENT www.jdl.build

MCCLELLAN ARCHITECTS www.mccarch.com

MOUNTAINWOOD HOMES www.mountainwoodhomes.com

ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS

ARTISTIC STONE DESIGN www.artisticstonedesign.com

BRAVURA FINISHES www.bravurafinishes.com

CAMBRIA www.cambriausa.com

CLASSIC SASH & DOOR www.classicsash.com

ISLAND SASH & DOOR www.islandsashanddoor.com

MUTUAL MATERIALS www.mutualmaterials.com

PARR DESIGN CENTER www.parrcabinet.com

SUMNER STREET HOME HARDWARE www.sumnerstreethardware.com

TIMBERTECH www.timbertech.com

WESTERN INTERLOCK INC. www.westerninterlock.com

AUTO DEALERS

LAND ROVER PORTLAND www.landroverportland.com

BOOKS

POWELL’S BOOKS www.powells.com

DINING & TRAVEL

ALDERBROOK RESORT & SPA www.alderbrookresort.com

HIGH POINT MARKET AUTHORITY www.highpointmarket.org

OK OMENS www.okomens.com

Q RESTAURANT & BAR www.q-portland.com

FABRICS & FABRIC STORES

FABRICUT www.fabricut.com

MILL END STORE www.millendstore.com

HOME FURNISHINGS & LIGHTING

ANN MCCULLOCH STUDIO www.annmccullochstudio.com

DASH & ALBERT www.annieselke.com

BDI www.bdiusa.com

CINDY’S WINDOW FASHIONS www.cindyswindowfashions.com

ETHNICRAFT www.ethnicraft.com

GLOBE LIGHTING www.globelighting.com

KUZCO LIGHTING www.kuzcolighting.com

LEFTBANK ART www.leftbankart.com

MADE GOODS www.madegoods.com

POM POM AT HOME www.pompomathome.com

RESOURCE FURNITURE www.resourcefurniture.com

ROCHE BOBOIS www.roche-bobois.com

SEATTLE DESIGN CENTER www.seattledesigncenter.com

SMG COLLECTIVE www.smgcollective.com

LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS & ARCHITECTS

OREGON OUTDOOR LIGHTING www.oregonoutdoorlighting.com

VICTOR E DESIGN BUILD LANDSCAPE www.designbuildlandscape.com

NURSERIES & GROCERS

AL’S GARDEN & HOME www.als-gardencenter.com

ZUPAN’S MARKETS www.zupans.com

PAINT

BENJAMIN MOORE www.benjaminmoore.com

PERFORMING ARTS & MUSEUMS

OREGON BALLET THEATRE www.obt.org

OREGON SYMPHONY www.orsymphony.org

PORTLAND ART MUSEUM www.portlandartmuseum.org

PORTLAND CENTER STAGE www.pcs.org

PORTLAND OPERA www.portlandopera.org