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Home + Garden COVER STORY

COME ON IN, SUNSHINE! A dark, woody San Juan Island home comes joyfully to life with a colorful makeover by Massucco Warner and Studio AM Architects & Interiors. FEATURES

MODERN ON MERCER

Garret Cord Werner Architects designs a Mercer Island home, built by Mercer Builders, for an avid swimmer that places three pools at the center.

SUNCADIA SHINES

For a globetrotting family in Seattle, Jessica Nelson Design and WoodRidge Custom Homes create a family getaway closer to home in Suncadia that is rich with color, craftsmanship, and natural materials.

BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS

Kat Lawton Interiors and Bevel turn a cramped and dated 1990s townhouse kitchen into a beautiful and timeless classic designed for the home chef.

SPANISH HISTORY MODERN CHARM

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer and Lockhart-Suver pay homage to Seattle luminary Lionel Pries with an exquisitely crafted update of his 1930s home and its historic influences.

NESTLED IN NATURE

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, with exquisite craftsmanship by Hammer & Hand, balance vineyard and home for aspiring winemakers to live and work in serenity.

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ON THE EDGE

Architects chadbourne + doss designed a stunning cantilevered home over a steep Oregon Coast hillside brought artfully to life by custom builder Buckingham Resources with interiors by DOMOV I.D.

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TOWARD THE SEA

This custom Seattle home from Lindal Cedar Homes, OTO Design and Schaefer Construction was designed and built to embrace glorious Puget Sound views and 72 feet of private sandy beach. DEPARTMENTS

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

ARTISANS + MASTERS

Two PNW artists, master blacksmith Paul Thorne and paper sculptor Kandis Susol share what draws them to their mediums today.

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Showcasing the latest home furnishings, décor, rugs, trending colors, fabrics, and lighting, offering the newest and most innovative products.

FOOD + WINE

Danielle Centoni & Kerry Newberry’s Oregon Wine + Food: The Cookbook. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

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IF EVER THERE WAS A MAGNIFICENT FRONT ROW SEAT FOR A SUNSET, it would be from the Oregon Coast home designed and built by chadbourne + doss architects, Buckingham Resources, and DOMOV I.D. A stunning 130 feet of windows capture ever-changing skies, moods, and sea life for these lucky homeowners from the safety of their cozy perch. Answering the desire of their Seattle clients to transform a very dark, woody San Juan Island home into one that reflects their playful outlook on life, Studio AM Architects & Interiors and Massucco Warner restructured its dark rooms, then washed them in white, and added plenty of blue and bold yellow to let in the light. Wisely, they entrusted Wygal Builders to carry out the incredible transformation. Jessica Nelson Design and WoodRidge Custom Homes created a Suncadia home for a Seattle family’s four-season retreat that embraces its mountain location. By combining a stunning natural material palette with high-level craftsmanship and rich color, the outcome is as towering as their two bluestone rock fireplaces. Frustrated by a severely hampered 1990s townhouse kitchen, a pair of consummate home chefs enlisted Kat Lawton Interiors and Bevel to transform it into a highly functional and durable jewel box that defies the small footprint. Hand painted cabinetry ties to a narrower beadboard and moveable island to complete the makeover. Garret Cord Werner Architects designed a Mercer Island home built by Mercer Builders for an avid swimmer fashioned around three pools that become the spine between two halves of the building. One of two footbridges connects the living room to the primary suite, marking the division from lap pool to spa.

The Northwest art scene is stronger than ever. Join us as we take you behind the scenes to the studios of two prominent artisans. Meet paper sculptor Kandis Susol of Orcas Island whose elegant encaustic handmade paper creations are known for their peaceful energy. In his Anacortes studio, Master Blacksmith, Paul Thorne forges metalworks big and small with exacting detail after finding his life’s calling creating useful and beautiful metal sculpture. Our Eye On Design pages are filled with the latest inspiration to update your interiors and outdoor spaces, along with where to source fabrics, wallcoverings, lighting, cabinetry, home furnishings, and all things kitchen and bath. If you are contemplating building, remodeling, or refreshing your interiors, you’ll find leading Northwest home and landscape architects, designers, and contractors, and favorite local showrooms and shops on our PORTFOLIO links. LOCAL RESOURCES also link you directly to our long-time favorite retailers, garden centers, noteworthy restaurants, wineries, and weekend travel destinations. We are proudly celebrating 29 years of publishing Portrait Magazine! Thank you for your wonderful support.

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GARRET CORD WERNER ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND MERCER BUILDERS DESIGN AND BUILD A STUNNING CUSTOM HOME WITH THREE POOLS AS THE “BEAUTIFUL SPINE.”

THE STORY OF THIS HOME STARTS, rather than ends, with the pool. Oftentimes, pools are treated as an afterthought during the design process, tucked into the available space in the backyard, or maybe given its own outbuilding on the periphery of a project. But not here. For this lot on Mercer Island, space was at a premium, thanks to a challenging, steep topography, and Garret Cord Werner Architects and Interior Designers took a much more holistic approach to the home’s design. It was 2017, and Werner’s empty nester client wanted all of her primary living spaces clustered together on one floor. As an avid swimmer, she also wanted to log laps at home. Werner’s response seamlessly merges architecture, interiors, and landscape—including the pool—together from the jump, by making the pool the home’s focal point and organizing principle: “It’s a beautiful spine through the two halves of the building,” says Werner. Working with contractor Jeffrey Wenzel and Mercer Builders, the resulting home has 4,200 square feet spread over two levels. Downstairs, there’s two bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a family room and media room, perfect for the client’s older children to stay when they come to visit. Upstairs, the long, linear pool essentially runs down the middle of the plan between the “two halves,” with the main living areas anchored to one side, and the primary suite on the other. The two spheres of the home, public and private, are then connected by two footbridges, one internal and one external, which span the water.

The pool itself has three different sections. At the front of the house, it’s a reflecting pond at the entry sequence, with a cupped rock marking it as a water feature. The first footbridge is encased inside glass walls, and connects the entry foyer and powder room to the living spaces. That bridge also marks the transition of the reflecting pond into a petite lap pool, which has a motor to create a current to swim against. The second footbridge, this one exterior, connects the living room to the primary suite, and marks the division between pool and spa, the latter with a cascading waterfall edge. From the moment one steps up to the front door and proceeds inside, the long lines of the pool, complemented by wraparound glass walls, lead the eye out to the stunning Lake Washington views out back. Closer in, the design-build team made sure to maintain many of the mature trees on the lot. “The house is basically designed inside a forest,” says Werner. “We kept the trees really close to the building to make it feel very integrated into the natural setting.” The indoor-outdoor effect is furthered by strategic openings: stacking glass doors connect the living room to the pool, while glass doors on either side of the fireplace pocket into the massive concrete column, to flow into an airy outdoor terrace. “Everything becomes an outdoor room within a matter of minutes,” says Werner. A pared-back material palette serves form and function. “What is most intrinsic and beautiful in modern architecture is to reveal the natural beauty of the skeleton of the building,” says Werner. “You’re

ABOVE The view through the house follows the pool, from the reflecting pond by the entry, to rear views of Lake Washington. RIGHT Vertical grain cedar siding with hidden fasteners helps the house blend into the trees. 26

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It was a challenging site and with the details of how one floor flowed to the next, with all the hidden fasteners and concrete, there’s no room for error. Jeffrey Wenzel, Mercer Builders

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Fleetwood doors and windows throughout are from Goldfinch, and foster a fluid connection between inside and out, with glass panels even pocketing into the concrete fireplace column. Outdoor sofas, coffee table, table and benches are from Janus et Cie.

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basically designing for everything to be exposed.” Polished concrete floors handle wet feet easily, while exposed concrete walls offer necessary structural supports that run through every floor of the building. Wood ceilings, cabinetry, and the Ipe footbridge, weave in Pacific Northwest naturalism that echoes the landscape, while precise steel and aluminum details cue the building’s structural framework and outline the glass openings. Mercer Builders brought custom construction solutions to the execution of Werner’s vision. “It was a challenging site and with the

details of how one floor flowed to the next, with all the hidden fasteners and concrete, there’s no room for error,” says Wenzel. Werner agrees: “Everything has to line up perfectly and the quality control is extremely delicate and important…We appreciated the builder’s attention to detail.” But perhaps the most important material is the least expected: the water in the pool, especially as it is illuminated by a large skylight overhead. “That body of water has a beautiful, luminous quality and color to it that changes throughout the day,” says Werner.

In the kitchen, Gaggenau appliances, including the wall oven, cooktop, and hood vent, as well as the Miele dishwasher and Sharp microwave (not pictured), are all from Albert Lee Appliance. The open floor plan allows for full view of the living room, outdoor pools and Lake Washington.

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The upper floor has polished concrete flooring with radiant heating throughout, with overhead lighting by Kichler Lighting tucked into the fir and cedar ceiling. The kitchen bar stools are custom by Garret Cord Werner Architects and Interior Designers. The clean design and natural light create an airy, welcoming space. PortraitMagazine.com

An exterior Ipe footbridge leads to the primary suite, which can be reached via an interior hallway. The footbridge separates the lap pool on the right from the spa on the left. In the bedroom, custom bed frame and window coverings are from Garret Cord Werner Architects and Interior Designers.

“It bounces light back up on the ceilings in different areas of the home, at different times of day, and even at night. Combined with the glimpses of the garden and the wood and all of the materials, it creates an atmosphere that’s just incredible.” ■

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Mercer Builders mercerbuilders.com ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGN Garret Cord Werner Architects and Interior Designers garretcordwerner.com LANDSCAPE DESIGN Ohashi Landscape ohashilandscape.com

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The kitchen is a focal point in Sherri and Ali Anissipour’s Suncadia home, with custom cabinetry by United Cabinetry, a weathered white zellige tile backsplash, soapstone counters, and a custom range surround by designer Jessica Nelson and WoodRidge Custom Homes. PortraitMagazine.com

SHERRI AND ALI ANISSIPOUR have traveled all over the world, closing in on five out of seven continents, but it wasn’t until 2019 that they took a trip to Suncadia, which is just a short drive from their Seattle home. The couple quickly fell in love with the resort’s natural beauty and potential for four-season fun. “It felt like a getaway, but you’re so close to the city,” says Sherri. “We thought it could be a really great place to build a house, bring our friends and family, and make memories together.” Shortly after, they bought a lot and assembled a team to help them realize that vision, including local builder WoodRidge Custom Homes and designer Jessica Nelson, the latter whom they had worked with on their Seattle home remodel and trusted implicitly to guide them through the process of a new build. “When you have a client’s trust, that’s when the magic happens,” says Nelson.

“We have extremely high-level craftspeople who take pride and painstaking time in their work.” —Cliff Melby, WoodRidge Custom Homes

Nelson wove in vintage finds throughout the home, joining classic leather chairs with a Restoration Hardware sofa, Jayson Home coffee table, and McGee & Co rug. The bluestone used at the range and fireplaces is from Simply Rocks.

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While the couple’s other home is a traditional Tudor, this project called for a cabin aesthetic: “They really wanted to lean into the mountain feel of this home,” says Nelson, who started by choosing wood tones that would feel timeless, rather than trendy. That meant nothing too pale, orange, or heavy, so Nelson specified knotty Alder with a mid-tone stain to be used for the windows, doors, and paneling in the bunk room. Nelson then added additional natural materials, like soapstone, terracotta, and limestone for floors and counters, to achieve a balanced mix. With seven en suite bedrooms for guests and voluminous ceilings in the main living areas, Nelson’s careful color selection delivers coziness, including a dark charcoal

An eighteen-foot-long Premium Series Bi-Fold Patio 5-panel accordion door from Weather Shield connects the living room and covered patio, which has a roof structure composed of appearance-grade Douglas fir.

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The downstairs whiskey bar has custom shelving by Forsyth Metal Works joined with black wall tile, a game table by Burke Decor, and chairs from Four Hands. 40

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In the primary bathroom, find Cle Tile flooring, soapstone counters, and a feature wall with Bluestone. Signature Hardware tub from Build.com.

Comfortable bedding and widow-side seating are welcoming to family and guests alike. Windows throughout are from Puget Sound Wood Windows.

In the wood-paneled bunk room, the custom bed frames are designed by Jessica Nelson and fabricated by WoodRidge Custom Homes. Each bunk is provided with ample reading opportunities with brass bedside lighting from Etsy.com. The engineered hardwood flooring throughout is from MB Designs. PortraitMagazine.com

On the exterior, the elegant Pabco comp roofing is from Peak Construction, joined with knotty cedar siding from Wine Valley Siding Supply. A custom front door was added to the home from Old World Door, with Emtek hardware. Handsome triple Northwest Door garage doors provided by Gale Construction.

on the kitchen cabinets, inky finishes in the downstairs whiskey bar, and white walls that don’t create too much stark contrast. The elevated craftsmanship of the builder is another important component. “WoodRidge was really great about all of the custom things that I asked them to do,” says Nelson, pointing to the wood header inserted into the kitchen range hood, and custom bunk beds in the kids’ room. “We have extremely high-level craftspeople who take pride and painstaking time in their work,” says Cliff Melby, President of WoodRidge Custom Homes. “So, we love having Jessica focus on those details.” Since the home was completed, the Anissipours have named each bedroom suite for a favorite international hike, from Mount Kilimanjaro to Machu Picchu, and stay at the home often, whether bringing friends out for Labor Day, hosting large family gatherings for Christmas, or just stealing away for the weekend. “It’s just pure joy when we open the door,” says Sherri. ■

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In the laundry room, Nellie doesn’t mind bathtime as she checks out the limestone floors and custom butcher block counters by WoodRidge Custom Homes.

SHOPTALK | Cliff Melby How did you get started in the business? I framed my first home in 1976 at the age of 17, with a high school friend and his father who owned the company. I had to learn fast, as I was the only green horn on the job. It was a great experience that stuck with me through my entire life. With a family-owned precision machine shop to fall back on, I was eager to gain another skill. I brought my metal fabricating and machining skills together with my passion for woodworking to provide a blend of industrial, mountain modern looks that melt into the landscape. WoodRidge has been building luxury homes in Suncadia for 18 years, how has this influenced your business? The extreme weather on the eastern slopes of the cascades certainly has its challenges and has helped us become a quasi-expert building in this environment. With multiple feet of snow at any given time and minus temperatures in the winter and over 100 degrees in the summer, we are challenged with weather conditions that call for years of experience, knowledge and anticipating the unexpected change in conditions. You have built a reputation for creating excellent client experiences, going beyond expectations. How do you approach the build process? As with any business, client satisfaction is paramount and we work hard to ensure client satisfaction. I have been on the other side of the table several times and understand the complexities of this process. Our clients are making a once in a lifetime investment and we want to provide the best experience possible. How do you offer fresh and unique ideas after two decades of working in high-end residential builds? We put our expertise to work in multiple areas, ensuring we stress the extreme elements and focus on the structural integrity of the build. We surround ourselves with high quality interior designers and provide our customers with a list of the designers we work with. All interior designers are required to provide detailed spec sheets, approved by the client in BuilderTrend and then posted in the corresponding room in the home. How does your inside knowledge of Suncadia Resort and Kittitas County building regulations help the building process? Working within the Suncadia DRC guidelines and the county for so many years, it has become more instinctive, what benefits our clients. We guide them in the direction of success through permitting and application approvals at Suncadia and other developments. What is your favorite space in your own home and why? I truly love every room in a home as I see them as a separate pallet. My favorite is the kitchen! Who doesn’t like to hang out in the kitchen… How do your interests outside of work keep you motivated? I take things outside of work and bring them in to work! Hidden talent? Custom car and motorcycle building.

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PETER AND ERIN KRENGEL LOVE TO COOK together and host guests. But their townhouse kitchen wasn’t cutting it. “The existing kitchen layout made these things extremely challenging,” said Erin Krengel. “A peninsula cut the space in half, and French doors cut the kitchen off from the rest of the living area.” The Krengels wanted to create better flow and usability in their small townhouse footprint. They also wanted a look that would diverge from the dated 1990s cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and dark-flecked countertops, which would ring more classically timeless. Inspired by some of the design features they did like in the home, including crown moldings and decorative columns, the Krengels were drawn to the enduring style of English cottage kitchens. Designer Kat Lawton of Kat Lawton Interiors was brought on to achieve the Krengels’ design and usability goals. “The idea was to create this jewel box of a traditional space, but with highly functional and durable features that would defy the small footprint,” said Lawton. Aesthetically, the space leans into the cottage kitchen look through an overall calm, neutral color palette, painted wooden cabinetry with inset doors, a farmhouse sink, classic unlacquered brass hardware, timeless lighting, and an inset range. A narrower beadboard

is proportionally congruous with the small space. Baseboard tracks around the kitchen, giving the range a built-in look. The existing red oak of the floor was maintained, as well as the curved windows, which are slated to be replaced by the townhouse association later. The color choice was a significant feature. “The Krengels love green, and this putty color called Winter Wood from Benjamin Moore has a green undertone that helps it to blend well with the decor in adjacent rooms while remaining neutral,” said Lawton. Contractor Ross Smith of Bevel painted the cabinets in place. “This worked well for the kitchen, tying in the bead board and trim with the cabinets. There are no transitions between color and paint texture.” Modern appliances are concealed behind cabinets, with minimal decorative elements to avoid a feeling of clutter in the petite space. The bold black and brass cooker becomes a focal point. “We made some budget-conscious decisions, but also splurged where it was important. This range checks all the boxes for the look of European heritage at a stateside price,” Lawton said. Functionally, Lawton pulled out all the stops. The kitchen was reconfigured for better flow, including a mobile island on casters, which provides a place for guests to perch or can be moved out of the way entirely. Every inch of possible storage space has been used and

The functional kitchen looks traditional on the surface by obscuring modern appliances behind the cabinetry and featuring enduring materials like unlacquered brass from Rejuvenation and natural granite. The lighting is from Schoolhouse Electric. The Newport brass faucet and Barclay sink are from Fergusons. PortraitMagazine.com

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Cabinetry by Bevel obscures the modern appliances, creating a calm, uncluttered finish. The island’s wood frame features a black lacquer paint to coordinate with the range. PortraitMagazine.com

LEFT Centering the large farmhouse sink to the windows created some asymmetry, solved by adding brass-accented decorative shelves. TOP RIGHT Every inch of useable space has been given practical function – down to a cleverly disguised pull-out coffee station and a “magic blind corner” inset from Haefle. LOWER RIGHT Pull-out dog food and water station topped with a knob from House of Antique Hardware is stashed in the baseboard.

cleverly disguised. “In a situation with a kitchen at this small of scale, it’s a good opportunity for clever customization,” said Ross Smith of Bevel, the contractor on the project. “Kat did an incredible job with that and the proportions – this sets her apart as a great designer.” “Both Ross and Kat were amazing to work with,” said Krengel. “They were able to meet our needs, were great communicators, and we love the result.” ■ 50

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SHOPTALK | Ross Smith

You come from a long line of master woodworkers, was this work something you’ve always felt strongly about? I’ve always been drawn to building and creating. While growing up, I thought I’d be an architect. At 18, I was working for a family friend’s remodeling company while going to school. I started design courses in college and realized how much time I would spend behind a computer, and it was clear that remodeling was a better fit in the long run. I love being hands-on and the variety of projects in this field. When you founded your own company, what were your goals? Was there something different that you wanted to accomplish? I wanted to be more involved. Before creating Bevel, I spent a few years as a Project Manager for a few design/build companies. While working for those companies, I realized how much I missed building relationships with the clients and workers on-site. My goal with Bevel was to keep things small, deliver high-quality work, and create a positive experience for my clients. Can you trace your interest in transforming spaces back to a particular influence? Growing up on the East Coast, I fell in love with historic homes. Appreciation for design characteristics such as tall ceilings, beautiful staircases, and intricate millwork have stayed with me over the years. What types of woodworking projects do you take on? Our primary focus is cabinetry and millwork (shelving, bookcases, fireplace mantles, cabinets and more) for our projects, ranging from single rooms to whole-house remodels. How do you ensure attention to detail and a quality product while simultaneously meeting onsite requirements? As an owner/operator, I am personally on-site and engaged in every project. I lead by example and have high expectations around the quality of work that my team creates. I look around corners and get ahead of obstacles; working backward from the target completion date, knowing how far in advance certain milestones need to be completed. Each project is full of fresh and unique custom woodwork, how do you stay inspired? I’ve had the opportunity to partner with incredible designers and architects on projects; they have been truly inspiring. It’s easy to fall into a pattern of repeating design elements from project to project in this business, so I love that each designer brings their own unique aesthetic. It’s incredibly rewarding to bring the design and technical elements together to create beautiful spaces. How do you like to work with your clients? Transparency is huge for me. Remodeling a home can be a stressful and intimidating process. It’s important that my clients are comfortable approaching me with questions and ideas. I remain highly engaged and personally invested in all projects from start to finish. What is your ideal project? While I appreciate modern design, I enjoy creating more traditional spaces. Seattle is full of some amazing pre-war homes with beautiful architectural details. I love updating these older homes while maintaining a balance of new features, character, and charm of the original construction.

Ross Smith, founder, Bevel

Favorite way to spend a weekend in the Northwest? I love trying different restaurants around Seattle and going to Mariners games, but nothing beats a fall day watching football at home with family. What’s next on the boards? We’re excited about a handful of kitchen projects with great details and a mid-century wholehouse remodel coming up! Favorite detail of your childhood home? Growing up we had a large, stone wood-burning fireplace in our den. It was such a cozy space to gather in.

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Kleiner transformed an existing entry door with high sheen color and glass and made an inviting entry with a Holland & Sherry rug (SDC), Made Goods mirror from J Garner Home and custom table from Massucco Warner. RIGHT McKinnon & Harris rockers overlook the Sound.

written by DONNA PIZZI photography by KARYN MILLET

COME ON IN, SUNSHINE! WORKING SEAMLESSLY TOGETHER, MASSUCCO WARNER AND STUDIO AM ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS TRANSFORMED A VERY DARK, WOODY SAN JUAN ISLAND HOME INTO AN IRRESISTIBLY JOY-FILLED, COLORFUL ONE.

WHEN JULIE KLEINER of Massucco Warner and architect Mike Troyer, principal of Studio AM Architects & Interiors, were asked to view a San Juan Island property by the Seattle clients whose home they’d updated, they were intrigued. Warned that the house was dark and somewhat dated, the clients’ sole proviso was to accommodate their very active family by quite simply, “Making it more us.” “It was pretty amazing to fly up there with Julie and the homeowner,” recalls Troyer. “The property was extraordinary with unobstructed views of the sound and the home had good bones. But from the moment we walked into the living room where four very disjointed exotic woods with colors ranging from oranges, red and maroon, Julie and I knew we’d have to paint everything to correct it.” “It’s wonderful to work with someone like Mike,” says Kleiner, “who understands the scale of the great room’s 16' ceilings, where even with clerestory windows, the woods made the room dark and distracting.” Together they decided to create a cleaner, more cohesive backdrop by expanding the use of horizontal shiplap and painting it

Benjamin Moore Simply White. Troyer also noted that any exterior structural stone walls also found in the interior must remain intact. He solved the lack of mudroom by flipping the awkwardly located laundry on the opposite end of the house and adding it to a mudroom near the garage entry. Kleiner had Bryan Wygal of Wygal Builders, the team’s trusted contractor who she considers key to realizing the vision she and Mike had, engage Morgan’s Painting to finish the copper metal panel entry door with the happiest high sheen yellow imaginable. After Wygal replaced its copper panels with glass, the formerly dark entry is now drenched with light and adorned with delectable ice cream artwork. Kleiner reiterated the happy yellow color in the Artistic Frame leather dining chairs for a unique dining experience when cozied up to the family’s oft-used ping pong table. Knowing that their games can get rowdy, the homeowner requested a non-breakable light fixture. Kleiner wisely added UV rated plexiglass to protect the adjacent artwork. PortraitMagazine.com

ABOVE Artistic Frame chairs from Dixon Group (SDC) accompany an 11 Ravens ping pong table. Urban Electric Co. navy chandelier echoes “House of Blues” theme. Removed shellac finish on existing stone wall creates a natural look. RIGHT A pop of yellow from Lee Industries stools from J Garner Home. Architectural Stonewerks island counter fabrication with Ann Sacks backsplash and Urban Electric Co. pendants. Studio AM Architects & Interiors designed a new range hood and replicated existing cabinets in the island unit. 54

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Benjamin Moore Simply White brightens the space. Massucco Warner custom Schumacher window treatments and O. Henry House sofas and chairs with yellow piping from Kelley Forslund Showroom (SDC). Made Goods side tables from J Garner Home. Custom leather ottoman from Massucco Warner and a Holland & Sherry area rug (SDC).

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“The beauty of this client,” adds Kleiner, “is she put a lot of trust in the team. She set her design goals for a slightly more casual, modern looking home with Navy blue, polished nickel, white walls, and lots of fun artwork.” To mitigate the choppiness of the former layout, the team moved walls to create one large space. Dark, exotic orange flooring which led to a large slate floor were both replaced with 7” white oak plank flooring throughout. “The white oak not only reflects the light, but also addresses the homeowner’s request to keep everything durable given the heavy traffic of kids, adults, and dogs in and out with dirty feet and paws,” says Kleiner. Staining the ceiling beams gray draws the eye upward toward the clerestory windows now able to light the open space appropriately. “We were fortunate to keep the range wall cabinets, which we painted,” continues Kleiner. “Mike designed a new stainless-steel hood and transformed the dark metal island with the same detail that’s found on the range cabinets.” Troyer’s project managers, Brittney Wilson and Lisa Sidlauskas took occasional flights to assess the progress. “To tone down the rustic cabin vibe, we replaced the stone ABOVE Massucco Warner bedframe and window coverings. A handwoven wool rug and Massucco Warner bench with Holland & Sherry fabric round out the room. TOP RIGHT Cheerful yellow chandelier from Jasper Showroom. Custom tables, lighting, and furniture by Massucco Warner. 58

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“The beauty of this client is she put a lot of trust in the team. She set her design goals for a slightly more casual, modern looking home.” — Julie Kleiner, Massucco Warner

ABOVE Custom chair with pink piping, bedframe, and window coverings from Massucco Warner. For an additional tie-in a pink highlight was added to the Paul Schneider lamp shade. Marc Phillips carpet through Eric Waldorf. TOP RIGHT Custom designed medicine cabinets in polished nickel, by Studio AM Architects & Interiors and metal fabricator, Pepperbox. Ann Sacks flooring and walls paired with Wygal Builders cabinetry. PortraitMagazine.com

Heavy powder coated McKinnon & Harris furniture can withstand winter storms and be repainted if needed. Perennials fabric on chairs with yellow piping can stack against house under cover in inclement weather.

fireplace walls in the den and living room with tongue and groove siding to brighten and unify with the other spaces.” says Sidlauskas. With plans for a party to celebrate the transformation, the team worked feverishly to complete it. “It was a much happier place when we were done,” says Troyer, “thanks to having Julie and her team be such great partners to work with, not to mention Bryan Wygal’s team’s excellent work.” “Now whenever orcas pass alongside the house, or people are seen kayaking,” muses Kleiner, “they’re temporal reminders to the homeowners that family time is precious, and joy now inhabits the happy home inside and out.” ■ 60

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SHOPTALK | Michael Troyer & Aaron Mollick

What does building and interior design collaboration look like for your team? Architectural and interior design are two components in the design process. Clients are a third component playing a major role in our collaborative process. Our task is to listen to and distill information from our clients to ensure their dreams are met. The best projects are a result of having a full design team assembled at the inception of the project. Tell us about your introduction to architecture and why it originally interested you? It’s in our DNA. Lots of kids build forts and explore neighborhood construction sites; for us, it became our calling. There’s something magical about creating your own space, and testing what works and what doesn’t. It’s a wonderful way to explore your world and discover the essential qualities of shelter. Your experience includes contemporary and traditional design. How do you balance these diverse approaches? Our passion is for architecture and a willingness to create lasting structures. Each style has its own specific appeal. Understanding historical precedents and how they relate to both styles is our assignment when interpreting our clients’ vision. Collaboration with our clients allows a diverse portfolio by responding to a multitude of project conditions. How has experience with architecture in other countries impacted your view on design? International travel inspires and exposes you to building craft that has endured for centuries. Buildings account for 35% of the world’s use of natural resources. Studying how buildings have survived the centuries helps to inform us how to produce projects today that function well, use fewer resources and last longer. You focus on a collaborative approach with clients, how has this experience shaped the firm’s design aesthetic? Our clients have become bolder and braver in their decision making throughout the process, which is evident in our projects today. Being sequestered at home during the pandemic has crystallized our clients’ thinking about creating a space tailored to their own unique needs. As you look to the future, what should be front and center in the minds of residential architects? Where we live…our homes…should be responsible to global concerns through the thoughtful use of natural resources, reduced energy consumption through sustainable technologies and creative designs producing legacy projects for generations to come. Outside of architecture, what are you currently interested in and how is it influencing your design thinking? Climate is at the forefront of our thought process. We challenge ourselves to address climate changes projected in the future and apply principles to our designs today that support our collective future. Your firm is known for guiding your clients through each step of the process; how do you approach this process? Good communication is paramount. For most people, building a home is a once or maybe twice-in-a-lifetime occurrence, so we take time to educate our clients and discuss the process and what to expect up front, and all through the design and construction process.

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Michael Troyer & Aaron Mollick, co-founders, Studio AM Architecture & Interiors

What part of the design process do you find rewarding? When the design develops to a point where our clients can visualize themselves in each space and make it their own. What is your favorite space in your own home and why? While a sunny outdoor deck can be a delight in summer the same could be said for a warm interior fireplace in the winter. Latest design discovery? We regularly test materials and methods, adopting those that offer promise. However, we most often rely upon time-tested materials and methods.

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KANDIS SUSOL

Kandis Susol makes elegant encaustic paper sculptures from her Orcas Island studio. written by MELISSA DALTON

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“The Road Less Traveled” 2023, encaustic sculpture 14" x 74" x 5"

very encaustic paper sculpture that Kandis Susol creates starts with hundreds of sheets of paper that she makes herself. These are no ordinary, “perfect” pages that you find at the store, with thin, uniform, machine cut edges. Susol’s process is less conventional. In fact, “The first pieces of paper that I made were extremely gnarly,” says Susol. In 2005, Susol was living on Orcas Island, using a retrofitted barn as a studio, and transitioning to becoming a full-time artist after owning a hair salon for years. Daily creative sessions involved refining her unique paper-making technique. “It was thousands and thousands of sheets of paper, and lots of time,” says Susol. In 2010, she had a breakthrough. “I put rolls of individual squares across the page, and they all stood up and curled across,” says Susol. “Everything fell into place at that moment. It was as if the material was telling me what it wanted.” Now, each of Susol’s sculptures starts with raw kozo pulp from Japan that is soaked, then sifted with a custom deckle. “When I put [the deckle] in the water to take the pulp out,

I slightly lift it up, so the pulp flows over the edge of the frame,” says Susol. “That’s what gives that feathery quality to the paper.” The pieces are molded, pressed, and dried on wood panels. “It’s a much longer and more fluid process than trying to make a perfect sheet of paper,” says Susol. “I want the flaws in there. I want that movement.” Once dried, the paper is painted with beeswax, resin, and iridescent pigment, then painstakingly designed, and laid out into their finished, rippling compositions capturing light and shadow. As a Buddhist, Susol’s day starts with a bowl of matcha tea, a meditation session, and a walk through the apple and plum trees on her property, before entering her studio, called Jakuan, or ‘arbor of tranquility’ in Japanese. “I have this incredible opportunity, this space, to be able to create something that emanates a peaceful energy,” says Susol. “When I see people that understand and feel it, and they’re experiencing a moment of stillness, I feel like I’m contributing to peace on the planet and in people’s hearts.” For more information visit: kandissusol.com ■

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PAUL THORNE Anacortes blacksmith Paul Thorne has found his life’s calling creating useful and beautiful metal sculpture. written by MELISSA DALTON

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efore Paul Thorne could talk, he was tinkering in his father’s basement workshop. “That was one of the happiest times in my life, spending that time with my dad, making little scooter cars, toys, or Christmas presents,” says Thorne. Fast forward to 1983, and Thorne was working as a diving engineer, responding to high-pressure, worldwide undersea operations. One night, Thorne came home stressed and went to his garage. He fitted a three-inch nail in some vice grips, picked up a small butane torch, and started heating and pounding the metal. “I had no intention of making anything. I was just blowing off steam,” says Thorne. But by early morning, that nail had become a tiny fork. “I was so stunned,” says Thorne. “I just looked at it and went, ‘Where did that come from?’ It was a revelation to me. I had never even thought about blacksmithing until then.” After a few more evenings like this—the next night he made a matching spoon—Thorne was hooked, leaving his engineering career nine months later to become a blacksmith. In the decades since, Thorne has crafted items big and small, from large-scale sculptures and architectural installations, to finely-detailed plates, in his Anacortes studio, Thorne Metals. Now a Master Blacksmith, he also teaches blacksmithing classes to pass down the art and knowledge of the craft. “My calling is to make useful and beautiful things out of metal,” says Thorne. “I love to teach, too. I have to pass this on to as many people as I can. Not just the smithing, but the conviction that you have a calling, and you just need to make it your business to pursue it.” For more information visit: thornemetals.com ■ Heron Among the Rushes, Gate, 60" x 96", Hand-forged steel

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LUSCIOUS SHAPES The Bombom indoor collection designed by Joana Vasconcelos is organic in nature and upholstered in stretch fabric with entirely removable covers. The Tutti Frutti rug and cushion add dimension in swirls of black and white. Centering the room, Coin Cocktail Tables with circular borders. roche-bobois.com PortraitMagazine.com

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GOOD AS GOLD Hinkley’s Facet Indoor/Outdoor Smart LED Ceiling Fan offers a touch of glam and breezy comfort. Aiden Vanity Lights, with striking signature cuff on etched white glass baton, offers symmetry to the room. seattlelighting.com

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Art of the Lips by Vlada Haggerty With lip art worthy of a museum, this collection showcases the magic Vlada Haggerty creates with lipstick. From opulent to optical illusion.

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EYE CATCHING The Agave Multi-Tier Pendant by Hinkley in burnished gold finish and leafy layers. Inspired by the agave plant, this fountain-like silhouette captivates with a distinctive nature-inspired design. seattlelighting.com

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1. STRIPES The flatwoven Shaggy Ginger Rug from the Villa del Sol collection by Perennials Fabrics is ideal for indoor and outdoor use. perennialsandsutherland.com

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CURVED COMFORT The Sphere Armchair, designed by Manzoni Maurizio, upholstered in Nuage or Ricochet fabric. A frame of solid wood and varnished metal, with an automatic return system and position memory. roche-bobois.com

2. STRIATIONS The Bala Bowl by Noir is crafted from solid marble and simple lines to allow the natural material to be center stage. dfgseattle.com

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OREGON WINE + FOOD THE COOKBOOK EXCERPT

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Nonna’s Chicken with Farfalle recipe by CHEF RUDY MARCHESI

SERVES 6 TO 8

Ingredients 1 (4- to 5-lb) whole chicken Salt and black pepper, to taste ½ cup (½ oz) dried porcini mushrooms or a mix of dried shiitake and other wild mushrooms ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided) 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 Tbsp dried basil 1½ tsp dried thyme 1 ½ tsp dried marjoram or oregano, plus extra for garnish 1 ½ cups Pinot Noir 1 lb farfalle pasta ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish Preparation Cut chicken into parts, separating legs from thighs and quartering the breasts. (Freeze back and wings for another use, such as making stock.) Season with salt and pepper. Place mushrooms in a small bowl and add just enough hot water to cover. Soak for at least 30 minutes. Heat ¼ cup oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin side down and sear for 8 minutes, or until pieces easily release from the pan. Turn chicken and add garlic, onion, basil, thyme, and marjoram (or oregano) on top. Cook chicken for 5 minutes, until browned. Rudy Marchesi, partner and chef Montinore Estate Region: Willamette Valley montinore.com

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Lift chicken pieces up and set on top of the onion mixture. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion becomes transparent and starts to caramelize. Pour in wine, scraping up the brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove soaked mushrooms from water and squeeze dry. Chop, then add to the pan. Pour soaking liquid through a finemesh strainer into the pan, taking care to leave any sediment behind in the bowl. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (If mixture is sticking to the pan, lower heat and add a little water.) Remove lid and simmer for another 10 to 20 minutes, if necessary, until sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the remaining ¼ cup olive oil until coated, then the Parmesan. Divide pasta among bowls and top with braised chicken and sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and dried oregano. Wine Pairing Montinore Estate Teroldego

NONNA’S CHICKEN

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HOEDEMAKER PFEIFFER’S EXQUISITE TRANSFORMATION OF THIS 1930 LIONEL PRIES SEATTLE HOME PAYS HOMAGE TO THE ARCHITECT’S ORIGINAL VISION, AS WELL AS HIS PASSION FOR MEXICO AND ITS ARTISTS.

THE ALLURE OF THIS HISTORIC 1930 Lionel Pries Seattle home attracted many potential buyers, but only one family agreed to take on its greatest challenge - ameliorating its disjointed layout. Clearly, their trust in the interior and architectural Seattle design firm of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer’s ability to determine a way forward paid off. “It was a hard one to put together,” says AIA architect Steve Hoedemaker, “given its antiquated system of hallways and small, dark rooms that separated the residents from where their meals were prepared. The house itself, however, gave us a lot of cues, including where a new kitchen should be located to reinforce the deep connection to the outdoors through a wall of steel windows.” As Principal Architect on the project, Kelly Jimenez felt the house was missing some of its soul. “Our task,” she says, “was to bring the soul back to it.” The team achieved that by embracing the original style of the house, making its ABOVE Steel windows and doors from 1995 remodel restored by Lockhart-Suver link to original c. 1930s metal doors aligning with Steel-Arte window and door series by Dynamic Fenestration elsewhere. Landscape design by Cambium Landscape. RIGHT 1760 Swedish chest ties to Studio Van Den Akker sofa and vintage Guillerme et Chambon chairs. 86

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ABOVE Michael Berman table crowned by Gabriel Scott lighting. Fiona McDonald chairs Zoffany fabric. Driscoll Robbins rug. BELOW Neo-Classical chest grounds Charles Freger photo against elegant white oak paneling by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer.

clay tile roof and brick construction feel as if it belonged in the city. “We started by looking at not only Mediterranean architecture that could have a place in Seattle,” she says, “but everything from English, French and Spanish architecture in order to pull together a palette of materials and colors, that might have belonged to the original house.” The task would have been impossible without an accomplished contractor like Josh Ferrel, a principal at LockhartSuver LLC, who praises the Hoedemaker Pfeiffer team’s decision to unify the entire living space on the main floor. “We demolished the back corner of the house and expanded the square footage, but the greatest outcome was the combination of space and flow throughout the house. Kelly’s architectural inspiration transitioned Pries’ original design to match how families live today. When standing in the heart of the kitchen, you can see the entirety of the home from great room to the backyard and all the way to the formal dining room.” The core decision to maintain and match the existing steel windows and doors throughout the house was a key aligning element. Thus, Lockhart-Suver had to refinish the weathered verdigris finishes found in the windows and doors belonging to a previous 1995 remodel that turned an outdoor space into a secondary entertainment area now called the Atrium. “To the untrained eye you wouldn’t notice there were three different window systems, but by refinishing the existing windows, we produced something beautiful and seamless.” Partner Tim Pfeiffer admits that the very lack of connectivity between rooms drove the monumental makeover. “There was this experience of a warren of disconnected spaces that in the kitchen caused you to wind your way around a center stove,” says Pfeiffer, “and the lack of a butler’s pantry off the dining room - a simple amenity that makes life that much richer—called for a little formality to the connectivity to the essential rooms.” To that end, both Pfeiffer and Jimenez decided to jettison the dining room’s wainscoting topped with painted plastered walls for a more elegantly paneled room. Turning to everything from French to southern Mediterranean styles, they arrived at a more subtle outcome. “We played with stylistic choices with more modern details,” says Jimenez. Although the panels from afar look traditional, up close the inset trim within the white oak panels features a modern square edge profile.” With the homeowners wanting to start afresh with their interior design, Pfeiffer was given free rein to provide a very collected, eclectic furniture selection. In the main living room, a stately 1760 Swedish cabinet juxtaposes against a pair of c. 1960s Guillerme et Chambron chairs upholstered in lush Clarence House red velvet, both sourced from New York’s 1st Dibs. “That style of earthy furniture craftsmanship is evocative of other craftsmen and works well in the Pacific Northwest,” says Pfeiffer.

I’m proud to have honored Lincoln Pries’ home with some dark moody spaces as well as the more colorful ones. Steve Hoedemaker, Hoedemaker Pfeiffer

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Nicky Kehoe game table pair with comfy vintage Allan Gould chairs from 1st Dibs, de le Cuona upholstery.

Pfeiffer and senior interior designer Peak Petersen traveled to Los Angeles to enrobe the 1990s Atrium addition, featuring reclaimed ceiling beams from a Spanish Revival building imported from Santa Barbara, with furnishings that inspire casual entertaining. Here, a Lawson-Fenning sofa and side tables reiterate both the richness of the existing Spanish style floor tiles and the stunning nubbly carvings of a vintage Charles Dudouyt c. 1940s credenza. Teaming with Pfeiffer and the clients to create a vision force for the design’s direction was a joy, says Petersen. “The clients were very adventurous and unafraid of color,” she says. “Once we had a base for the furnishings, we moved on to selecting the artwork.” By sourcing Justin Lyons artwork to grace the living room fireplace, Petersen provided more than a pop of red to counter the crushed velvet found on the Guillerme et Chambron chairs. “I’m proud to have honored Lincoln Pries’ home with some dark moody spaces as well as the more colorful ones,” says Hoedemaker, referencing the decades that University of Washington Professor Pries spent traveling to Mexico each summer from the 1920s through

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Homeowners’ Gaylen Hansen artwork. Lucca Antiques lamp adorns Charles Dudouyt credenza. Hoedemaker Pfeiffer sourced Margaret Tomkins art from Housewright Gallery. Ralph Pucci India Mahdavi tables echo Home House Coop chairs. Turabi Rug Gallery sisal atop 1995 terracotta tile flooring. PortraitMagazine.com

ABOVE Handsome Northwest Custom Cabinetry ties to Albert Lee Appliances. Urban Electric pendants echo Steel-Arte windows by Dynamic Fenestration. Watermark plumbing and hardware from Hardware International provide the final touches. RIGHT Butler’s pantry illuminated by Halcyon sconce and Hudson Valley Middlebury Flush Mount lighting. A GE Monogram wine fridge is tucked under Mely Gray limestone counters. 92

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ABOVE Hoedemaker Pfeiffer custom mirror with integrated lighting and medicine cabinets. Pacific Shapes lantern black flooring from Cement Tile Shop. Northwest Custom Cabinetry with brass legs. BELOW Watermark plumbing atops Bedrosians Carrara honed marble walls.

The tub area features a Vervain wallcovering, Bedrosians Carrara honed marble wall and a Victoria & Albert Traditional Double-Ended tub.

1942, where he interacted regularly with Mexican artists who influenced his work. Pfeiffer couldn’t agree more. “For me,” he says, “I love, love our ground up design, and the chance to have played in a historic house designed by a noted personality within the practice of architecture and the Seattle arts and museum world.” Pausing, he stops to imagine what Pries might say if he were to walk through the house today, critiquing them on what they’ve done to give his work the respect it deserves. Clearly, it’s a very comforting and moving thought. ■ 94

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NESTLED IN NATURE written by EMILY ZAHNISER photography by ANDREW POGUE

DUBBED “BIG FIR,” THIS WILLAMETTE VALLEY HOME COMPLEMENTS THE VINEYARD’S NATURAL TOPOGRAPHY AND AGRICULTURAL PLAN.

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Home and vineyard were conceived together to maximize views and create a harmonious blend between nature and structure. The dwelling arises as a part of the terrain, the centerpiece is a large outdoor fireplace custom-built on-site.

ORIGINALLY INTENDED AS A SECOND HOME, clients of Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects’ (PBW Architects) were retirees relocating from the Midwest to be closer to family in Oregon. Inspired by the rich wine-growing region, the couple purchased a ten-acre parcel of land intending to establish a vineyard and build a modest home they could inhabit while visiting children and grandchildren nearby. “The clients contacted us because we are experienced in remote and off-the-grid areas,” said Dan Wickline, principal, PBW Architects.

“They wanted a home that would feel part of the landscape, integrating into the new vineyard design and topography.” Other goals included maximizing views and maintaining a sustainably small footprint with room to entertain. The home sits into the hillside, growing organically from the slope of the land. It is set at a 45-degree angle to the rows of vines, allowing for varied views of the vineyard stretching down the hillside. The northern-facing angle also captures the sun’s movement for passive solar heating. PortraitMagazine.com

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Integrated glass sliders from Portland Millwork open the indoor living to the outdoor patio. The primary living area is outfitted with an Emmy Sofa in Walnut & Cinder Pebble Weave, a Paulistano Armchair, Herman Miller Eames chair and a custom table by Fallen Industry.

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Inside and outside dining areas sit in tandem across a corner of glazing outfitted with a custom built-in storage bench, which houses the homeowner’s extensive record collection. Globe Lighting supplied the illumination throughout the house, including the iconic Noguchi Akari lantern over the dining table and the Foscarini Aplomb pendants for the working island. The kitchen is a serene mix of fir cabinetry from Big Branch Woodworking topped in black soapstone. Appliances from Eastbank Contractor Appliances play big in the modest footprint.

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Hammer & Hand site-built the outdoor fireplace, mounting a custom steel chimney on a board-formed concrete firebox. The Terassi series teak outdoor furniture contrasts with the darker stained western red cedar siding from Lakeside Lumber and Benjamin Moore.

“The studied orientation of the home was achieved by getting to know the site before delving into the design,” said site architect, Kelby Riegsecker. “It was exciting to coordinate our work in tandem with planting the vines.” Exterior board and batten cedar siding strategically manages heat, filter light, and screen for privacy. A series of “notches” – rooms that extend outward into three sides of windows – further explore the idea of being embedded in the landscape. This creates a varied visual experience in and out of the home. Many materials were locally sourced. Both indoor and outdoor spaces were carefully curated to reflect the surrounding domain. “This is a small house,” said Wickline. “So, every inch matters. Keeping the palette of materials down creates a calm and serene interior – and exterior.” The hydronic radiant heat concrete floors have been acid etched dyed to match the rich Jory soil of the area. Cedar beams, milestone plaster walls from Traditional Natural Plaster Company, and dark soapstone countertops harmonize with the innate surroundings.

The architects also assisted the couple with furniture and objects of design. “Stylistically, the homeowners were very collaborative about selecting pieces,” said Riegsecker. “They brought a few traditional pieces with them – but they wanted to move to something with more warm, contemporary appeal.” Walnut was used for built-in and custom furniture. The lighter fir wood cabinetry and casework throughout the home contrasts to the earthier tones. The Elmar Brazilian Black Soapstone kitchen counters from Stone Age Marble and Granite are extra deep to maximize counter space in the small kitchen. The kitchen finish package includes appliances integrated into the cabinets. The design palette was “Stain grade fir and ebony finishes throughout,” said Riegsecker. One of the home’s most unique features is the primary bedroom. The room is turned to look down through the rows of vines. Then, the custom walnut bed by Big Branch Woodworking is pushed into the corner of the windows. “It’s quite unusual,” said Wickline. “When you awake here, you look right down where the topography drops off. There is an experiential quality of floating in the vineyard.” PortraitMagazine.com 101

They wanted a home that would feel part of the landscape, integrating into the new vineyard design and topography. —Dan Wickline, Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

The exterior living spaces also express this constant connection to the terrain. Multiple patios step down along the slope of the land, guided by wood screens and colored concrete retaining walls, giving the homeowner plenty of room to entertain in almost all weather. The dramatic semi-transparent acrylite roof of the pavilion is cantilevered out to encapsulate the outdoor living room and kitchen area. “This was a challenging, but fun build,” said Stephanie Lynch, project manager for Hammer & Hand. “Everything looks very clean and simple, but it was very technical to achieve this effect.” The overall feel is a home at peace with the surroundings. This couldn’t have been achieved without the positive collaboration of the homeowner, architect, and builder. “It was a great experience working with Hammer & Hand,” agree Wickline and Riegsecker. “Their attention to detail and access to local, expert craftspeople can’t be overstated.” “PBW Architects seated this house into the landscape with respect for that landscape,” said Lynch. “It’s become part of the vineyard like it was always meant to be there.” ■ A workroom cum guestroom (above) and the master bedroom (below) feature beautiful and practical built-in storage and master bed by Big Branch Woodworking. The bed is flush with the wall and aligned to the windows to give the sleeper a sense of floating in the vines.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Hammer & Hand hammerandhand.com

FIREPLACE Lisac’s Fireplaces & Stoves lisacsfireplaces.com

ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGN Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects pbwarchitects.com

LIGHTING Globe Lighting globelighting.com

APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances eastbankappliance.com

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SHOPTALK | Dan Wickline

How do you use the natural environment as inspiration for your architectural projects? Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve developed a deep well of inspiration exploring the varied landscapes of our region. I’m still amazed by the beautiful sites our clients bring to us. Walking with clients on-site, our first goal is to find out what they love about the land. We typically also fall in love with the land as we become familiar with it over time. We see most of the houses we design as spaces that interact with these landscapes as opposed to objects that inhabit them. By extension, the surrounding outdoor spaces are often as important as the indoor ones. How does starting from a foundation that “nothing is impossible” shape your work? This belief comes from our mindset that the challenging aspects of a project often drive the best design solutions. We try to hold challenging things loosely and keep an open mind as we explore ideas and solutions. We bring this mindset to initial conversations with a client, letting their needs and desires shape our process. While there is a consistent level of thought and care to our work, we don’t let preconceived philosophies or style divert us from the best architectural solution to a client’s aspirations. What is the process like to select materials that are efficient, sustainable, and harmonize with nature? Materials play a big role in our design process. We’re always looking to use locally sourced materials that reflect the region, typically providing the added benefit of economy and sustainability. Being in the Pacific Northwest, we often use wood grown in this area in our interiors to create warm, inviting spaces and on our exteriors to reflect the natural setting. We have a deep bench of experienced architects that are researching products and constantly expanding our palette of materials as well. Your firm is known for integrating structures into difficult terrain. How does the environment shape your design? Our regional focus has exposed us to a myriad of tough environments – from the windswept rocky shores of San Juan Island, to mountainous snow country, to the sunbaked hills of Okanogan County. We’ve developed a host of key strategies to deal with these extreme environments that have been field-tested the last 30 years. We pride ourselves on buildings that are both beautiful and robust. As you look to the future, are there any ideas you think should be front and center in the minds of residential architects? Sustainability is always at the forefront of our mind. We incorporate it into all levels of the process from bigger decisions such as efficient plan layouts and thoughtful siting, to material choices and heating and cooling systems. With the increase in wildfires, “firewise” strategies are an important part of our site development and exterior material selection as well. How does 30 years of experience in the Pacific Northwest shape and inform your design work? Designing for dense urban areas, coastal sites and mountainous snow country in the Pacific Northwest has given us a wide breadth of experience in varied climates; we are able to apply this experience to similar environments throughout the country. Our open mindset also allows us to conform our process to whatever challenge comes into our office.

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CHADBOURNE + DOSS ARCHITECTS WORKED WITH CUSTOM BUILDER BUCKINGHAM RESOURCES TO CREATE A REMARKABLE HOME THAT CANTILEVERS OVER A STEEP OREGON COAST HILLSIDE REPLETE WITH STRIKING INTERIORS BY DOMOV I.D.

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Lit amidst the crepuscular sky, the angular modern home architects chadbourne + doss designed is artfully tucked into the steep hillside, where “it becomes a beacon against the forest’s green,” says Doss. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann/JBSA

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AFTER A COUPLE HAD DRIVEN miles of Oregon’s coastline seeking a beachfront property for their dream home without luck, they finally struck gold. While stopping to admire the ocean from a hillside road, they noticed a battered “For Sale” sign buried face down in a patch of blackberry bushes. At first glance, the shoreline property appeared to be exactly what they had been looking for. “We told our realtor about it, and he found the owner who agreed to sell,” recalled the homeowners. In turn, their realtor recommended Daren Doss and Lisa Chadbourne of chadbourne + doss architects, whose modern design for an Astoria home he thought they’d like. Ironically, Daren, who had been surfing since he was a tot, was familiar with the location which sits in front of one of his favorite surf breaks. “I was super excited,” recalls Doss, “because it meant I could surf after site meetings.” What the architects and the homeowners soon discovered, however, was just how challenging this “perfect” site would be to build on. The long and narrow plot required two variances just to get started. “One for increased height to accommodate access to an upper garage,” says Doss, “and another for reduced front yard setback to fit between the road and the ocean setback.” In fact, the steep hillside waterfront plot, considered unbuildable by some, would also require a strong foundation system that ties back to the hillside to accommodate the way Doss planned to cantilever the home 11’ over the bank to save the owners on foundation costs. 106 PortraitMagazine.com

The color of the Roche Bobois Bombom sofas echo the setting sun. Blackened steel fireplace surround, and Feeney CableRail by MW Design Workshop. DaVinci gas fireplace from Lisac’s Fireplaces & Stoves. DOMOV I.D. furnished Museum coffee table by Decca Home, Ascend rug and Margo Selby pillows. Photo by Justin Krug

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“This was the first time we had the chance to build a house together with architects, which gave us an open canvas to make it what we wanted.” —Homeowners

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Pacific Design island and their “nFusion” laminated black painted glass cabinet fronts reflect the ocean view. Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele cooktop, oven and dishwasher from Eastbank Contractor Appliances and countertops by Stone Center, Inc.

The homeowners were happy to have already placed their trust in Tom Buckingham of Buckingham Resources after learning how constricted the building envelope was. Having an experienced custom builder with whom they had worked on other projects, they were certain Buckingham would build the home they desired. “Building a custom home is a very personal thing,” explains Buckingham, “and all the interactions I had with these very special clients helped me to build a home that they love.” One of the first steps was to engage the best pile driver in the area, PLI Systems, whose experience made them experts at installing the 51 deep pilings needed to secure the house and ultimately ensure the integrity of its interior construction. To accommodate the long linear lot, chadbourne + doss architects created a 130’ glass wall along the view side, and loaded the primary spaces along that line, with secondary spaces toward the back. Cedar ceilings bring warmth inside and out. “This house borders on commercial construction,” says Doss, “because of its steel construction, concrete foundation, hydronic radiant porcelain tile flooring, and a heating and cooling system that exceeds code requirements. A large house should be as sustainable as possible. Therefore, the house is designed to reduce energy usage throughout the year and has a large unseen solar array on the roof that powers most of the house.” The homeowners worked with Mari Design to create a computer-controlled shade system for the entire house. The flexible design enables them to lower the shades Photo by Justin Krug

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The floating vanity by Pacific Design boasts “nFusion” glass fronts and countertop from Stone Center, Inc. WS Bath counter-mount mirrors appear to float above sinks. Photo by Justin Krug

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The primary suite designed by DOMOV I.D., with Romo wallcovering mimicking ocean waves and coverlet echoing sunset. Poltrona Frau (Italia) pendant lights over the Vioski custom Zurich bed. Ann Gish coverlet teams with Drainsfield & Ross accent pillows.

individually or all at once with a single touch. This protects furnishings from the sun’s rays and provides privacy at night. By drawing on the experienced cabinetmakers at Pacific Design and their proprietary product, nFusion black glass cabinetry, the homeowners were able to feature it in a remarkable way in their new home’s kitchen. Now, even if they have their backs turned away from the ocean, they can see its reflection in the glass. Stefan Krupelak of DOMOV I.D. in Portland, an interior designer with whom the couple had worked on several other projects, was commissioned to work on this home. “We had several meetings in my showroom,” recalls Krupelak, “where they discussed being drawn to modern European sensibility, fixtures and furnishings.” A palette of gray, black and white with pops of color in every room prevents the spaces from feeling austere. Krupelak plays off the colors found in the homeowner’s own stunning photography to enhance the unique Roche Bobois furnishings. “I staged all my photographs,” recalls the owner, “in the rental home we were living in nearby waiting to move in. Now, those photos remind my wife and I of the trips

we’ve done together.” Krupelak also subtly reiterates the shapes found throughout the home. Rich textures are found everywhere, whether in the piano room’s cowhide rug, the triangular shaped wallpaper that mimics the shape of the home or the Romo Group wallcovering traveling alongside the extraordinary glass and metalwork staircase. The decision to add a landing to the staircase design was instrumental in transforming the crucial transitional element that descends from the entry down to the main floor, where it has become another striking part of the excellent architecture. The metalwork and glass staircase by founder and artisan Alex Zukowski of MW Design Workshop in Salem features laminated glass treads with anti-slip texture and a plate glass railing, all of which is cantilevered off the interior wall. For Buckingham, who believes homes are not just brick and mortar, but art, this project was a dream job. He loved working with these creative homeowners. “They came up with such wonderful ideas that made the home special.” In turn, his exacting building standards and flexibility delighted them. Thus, when they wanted to PortraitMagazine.com 111

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LEFT Guest bedroom which features the best ocean view includes comfy Roche Bobois Dolphin chair and ottoman and European sliding doors. Ipe decking from Bison Innovative Products serves as all-important window washing locale. RIGHT Demi-round sofa by Scarlett from Poltrona Frau (Italia) with highly textured cowhide rug adding warmth. BELOW Framing a custom entry door by Modern Steel Doors, is VMZINC, Zinc, and board-formed concrete siding from Shamrock Metal Systems. Outdoor lighting by Oregon Outdoor Lighting.

replace the already ordered entry door with a larger one, he agreed to make the changes. “We went back to Modern Steel Doors,” say the homeowners, “and they engineered the door based on the two photos we sent to Tom.” The homeowners feel very blessed. “We cannot stop looking out at the ocean, clouds, and sky. It’s mesmerizing and so spiritual. Living here, our lives have been so enriched by the number of incredible

sunsets we’ve experienced. That’s why we feel incredibly fortunate that the house turned out to be so amazing. It has given us so much joy in our lives. The fact Daren and Lisa could take advantage of every square foot of the lot that was buildable despite its setbacks and then gave us the opportunity to work with the inside, just gave us so much fun!” ■

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Buckingham Resources buckinghamresources.com

INTERIOR DESIGN DOMOV I.D. domovid.squarespace.com

CABINETRY Pacific Design pacific-design.net

CUSTOM METALWORK MW Design Workshop mwdesignworkshop.com

FURNITURE Roche Bobois roche-bobois.com

ARCHITECT chadbourne + doss architects chadbournedoss.com

APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances eastbankappliance.com

COUNTERTOPS Stone Center Inc. stonecenterinc.com

FIREPLACE Lisac’s Fireplaces & Stoves lisacsfireplaces.com

OUTDOOR LIGHTING Oregon Outdoor Lighting oregonoutdoorlighting.com

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SHOPTALK | Daren Doss & Lisa Chadbourne

What was the journey to building your firm in your Seattle and Astoria locations and how has your practice evolved? We met in our first year of the Master of Architecture program at UW. We collaborated on projects in school, and after working for other local firms, we formed our own practice in Seattle in 2001. The Astoria, Oregon branch was started in 2002, after we purchased a historic fishing complex on the Columbia River called Alderbrook Station. We decided early on to stay small so that we could give our full personal attention to our clients and their projects. After 20+ years, we still find this to be a rewarding business model that focuses on creative collaborative relationships in both Washington and Oregon. Can you trace your interest in architectural design back to a particular influence? Daren: I have traveled extensively and lived in Mexico and Japan. After I saw firsthand the cultural differences in how buildings are designed and used. It has been fascinating and has shaped my approach to design and construction. Lisa: My uncle was an architect and had an interesting life. He worked with Charles Moore, taught architecture at Harvard, worked in museum exhibit design all over the world, and lastly, became a published photographer. Visiting him as a child, I was inspired by his lifestyle and immersion in art, food, travel, and architecture. Your work emphasizes the connection between inside and outside spaces. How do you use form, materials, and light to accomplish this? Light is such a valuable resource in the Pacific Northwest, from craving it in winter months to the abundance in summer months. We emphasize visual and physical connections to light and nature by incorporating areas of expansive windows, doors, and skylights; extending the interior floor and ceiling planes and materials from the inside to the outside; and using dynamic landscapes to draw your eye to the exterior. How would you describe your relationship with architecture? How has it changed over your career? We are always learning. Architecture is an amazing profession that is so dynamic, and though we have quite a bit of shared experience, each project teaches us something new. Every client brings their own unique building site, dreams, stories, and lifestyle to learn about. Discovering the particular design quirks in each project is what keeps us interested and engaged in the profession. What are indulgences you like integrating into a space? Most of our clients are interested in using low maintenance materials, and often they come at a higher initial price. We look for products that are durable, integral, and will age gracefully over a long time. In our minds, low maintenance is the greatest luxury. Outside of architecture, what are you currently interested in and how is it influencing your design thinking? Lisa: Cooking is one interest of mine that I think relates directly to design in the combination of elements that create a cohesive dish. I love the aesthetics and sensuality of it and try to use those qualities in our design work.

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Daren: Travel and outdoor activities, such as surfing and motorcycle adventures, continue to give me new experiences and exposure to different environments. This always recharges my batteries and helps keep ideas about design, space, and materials fresh. Where are you most inspired in nature? Lisa: The edge of the Pacific Ocean. Daren: Beyond the edge of the Pacific Ocean. What’s next on the boards? We’re currently working on the design of an off-grid fire lookout residence on a forested mountaintop. It’s been a great opportunity to dig deep into sustainable, fire-resistant, offgrid strategies that will likely be more applicable to all of our projects in the future.

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TOWARD THE SEA written by MELISSA DALTON photography by KEVIN SCOTT

LINDAL CEDAR HOMES, OTO DESIGN, AND SCHAEFER CONSTRUCTION FASHION A CUSTOM SEATTLE HOME THAT EMBRACES THE WATER IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE.

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Doors, windows, posts and beams, and framing materials were all provided by Lindal Cedar Homes, as were the exterior siding materials, including Shou Sugi Ban, white fiber cement panels and lumber.

A Weiland 32-foot lift and slide door by Andersen connects the living spaces to the exterior deck, as does the seamless porcelain floor covering. The lumber throughout was provided by Lindal Cedar Homes, while the exterior dining table was built by Schaefer Construction.

IF YOU ASK DAN VALENTE where he wants to be, he’ll probably say by the water. “I grew up on Long Island in New York,” says Valente. “I have salt water in my veins.” When a friend offered to sell him a house in West Seattle on the Puget Sound—and one with 72 feet of private sandy shoreline—Valente was in. Naturally, they celebrated the sale with wine on the beach. That was in 2013, and for the next several years, Valente worked with the city to permit a new home on the site to replace the existing 1928 house there. It turned out there were constraints for new construction, as certain setbacks needed to be maintained to protect environmentally critical areas. Valente opted for a substantial remodel instead, which involved using the footprint and foundation of the existing house, so as not to disturb the surrounding environment. During the process, Valente ran into a neighbor, Bob Lindal, who was the owner of Lindal Cedar Homes, a company that designs and delivers premium post and beam homes to clients around the world via a network of regional distributors. Lindal suggested Valente work with Seattle Cedar Homes, Lindal’s local, corporately-owned dealership, on his build. “Before that, my vision of a Lindal house was an A-frame up in the mountains somewhere,” says Valente. “But they had this other division that could provide me with engineering, architecture, and design, as well as materials. The nice thing about it was that it was all-in-one.” Not only that, the resulting home could be much more modern than an A-frame and entirely customized to Valente’s vision. “We have a huge amount of flexibility in our system,” says Josefin Kannin, Marketing Director at Lindal Cedar Homes. Valente worked in collaboration with PortraitMagazine.com 115

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architectural designer Sakshi Uomoto of OTO Design, who was then employed by Lindal, and contractor Schaefer Construction, to get the details right. Now, everything about the new home is oriented toward the sea, which is also why it’s named the Makai House, as “makai” is a Hawaiian word for seaward. The home is spread across 3,800 square feet over two floors and a basement, as Uomoto increased the building height to capture more interior space and prospect of the water. Three outdoor areas, from the west-facing deck, to the protected side porch, and a private front patio, bring the living outside. Large windows and doors, like the 32-foot lift and slide door in the living room, frame water views.

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“We brought the materials that we were using outside the house, inside the house, and vice versa.” Sakshi Uomoto, OTO Design

At the entry, a private patio with the same porcelain flooring as inside, and a Windsor pivot entry door, blurs boundaries between inside and out.

In the primary bedroom, operable skylights over the staircase circulate air and bring in light. The bedside lamps are from Seattle Lighting, while the walnut flooring is from California Hardwoods.

The west-facing windows and doors, both upstairs and down, are covered with solar-sensored blinds to protect the house from solar gain. The standing lamp is from Seattle Lighting. PortraitMagazine.com 119

In the protected side porch, “We wanted to create that vertical slat wall so that the wind coming from that side is essentially diffused a little bit,” says Uomoto. “It also acts as privacy from their close neighbors.” Porcelain pavers are from Mutual Materials.

Materials were deliberately extended from inside to out as well, like the interior wood ceilings leading to the deep exterior overhangs and the porcelain tile from Mutual Materials that runs inside and out. “We brought the materials that we were using outside the house, inside the house, and vice versa,” says Uomoto. “The transition is very soft and it doesn’t feel as though you’re in an indoor versus an outdoor space.” Thus, nowadays Valente is never far from the water, whether stealing away to the upstairs primary suite, or at the kitchen counter making dinner for family and friends. “I love to cook and entertain, and this house was made for entertaining,” says Valente. “I always have all those doors wide open whenever I can.” ■ PROJECT SOURCES

The exterior railings and Ipe decking were provided by Lindal Cedar Homes, while the iron planters were built by Schaefer Construction. 120 PortraitMagazine.com

CONTRACTOR Schaefer Construction schaefercon.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Board and Vellum boardandvellum.com

PRE-FAB KIT Lindal Cedar Homes lindal.com

LIGHTING Seattle Lighting seattlelighting.com

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OTO Design otodesign.us

TILE & HARDSCAPE Mutual Materials mutualmaterials.com

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SHOPTALK | Christina Lindal

When did you decide to join the family business? I set out to be a scientist, driven by an interest in the future of biotechnology. However, as I delved deeper into my studies, I realized that this path wasn’t aligned with my true aspirations and strengths. Initially, I joined Lindal in a customer service and sales role, which allowed me to build strong relationships with our distributors and learn about the company’s operations from the ground up. What was your path to becoming president? I never thought I would eventually lead the company but developed an immense respect for the unique building system my grandfather developed over 70 years ago - a system resulting in over 50,000 homes being built around the world. My commitment to our mission to provide our clients with beautiful, joyous, comfortable homes grew to the point where I knew this was my true career path. How does a focus on sustainability impact your work? Lindal Cedar Homes was “green” when green was just a color to most people! My grandfather constantly innovated and experimented with green design principles and products that are standard practices today. Our system utilizes materials very efficiently, so there is little waste. Sustainability is also in our DNA as lumber can be the most sustainable building material, it is reusable and biodegradable. Canada (the source of Lindal’s signature Western Red Cedar) has some of the world’s strictest sustainable forest harvesting practices. We use second, third, and fourth-generation sustainable lumber in our homes. As you look to the future, are there ideas you think should be front and center in the fields of residential home design and construction? Our industry has a bad reputation for exceeding client budgets. I encourage designers to think outside the box about ways to meet client desires creatively while respecting their budget. Our business practice is to be transparent and forthcoming throughout the process. What key factors or evolutions have kept Lindal relevant and successful for over 75 years and through three generations of family ownership? We have always focused on client-centric design, leading to some truly fantastic homes over the years. We were early innovators in the modern design movement, which gave us a leg-up on our competition. We continue to adapt and innovate our designs and products to keep up with our clients’ ever-changing desires. Tell us about your collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Our introduction to the Frank Lloyd Wright world was through The School of Architecture, founded by Wright. We worked with the faculty and students to develop designs using our modern Lindal system. Inspired by the vibrant culture around Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy and principles, my sister, Trina Lindal, entered the program and received her architecture degree there.

Christina Lindal, president | Lindal Cedar Homes With the approval and support of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Trina and former School faculty member, Aris Georges, developed the Lindal Imagine Series, our line of Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian-inspired homes. Earlier this year, I was asked to join the board of the Foundation. We continue to collaborate and expand the program. What would you describe as the Lindal home aesthetic? What do clients love about their homes? We bring the outside in, through walls of glass on the view side of homes, created through multi-tiered windows and large sliding doors. Our beams often extend beyond the home’s envelope to soften the interior and exterior space division. Lindal’s post and beam construction allows for endless flexibility in the layout of interior rooms. Our expansive, light-filled great rooms are legendary, as is our reputation for providing beautiful materials of the highest quality. Our designs are modern but warm, inviting, and enduring.

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