sd133 Portland, Oregon
Completed in December 2010, this sd133 is approximately 2,300 square
feet, and was installed over an remodeled daylight 2 car
garage/office/workout space below. The great room in the home is over
42' wide, 17' deep, and 12'6" tall, with no interior supporting walls.
The grand hallway showcases their extensive art collection, and the
oversized glass pivot door at the end opens up boldly to the massive
Balinese sculpture in the garden beyond.
Inside, the home is finished
with museum-quality lighting, custom glass and porcelain tile
bathrooms, exotic reclaimed teak hardwood flooring, wool carpeting, low
VOC paints, dual flush toilets, super-insulated wall and roof
construction and ultra high-efficiency hybrid hot water heating. Whole
house audio/visual, HVAC, and security cameras are controlled and
monitored via in-wall touchscreens, their iPhone, and the internet. The
13' high glass window wall picture frames views over the heirloom fruit
orchard towards Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood.

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sd231 Bend, Oregon
Completed in Fall 2009. Two-story, 2,900sf with sweeping views of the
Cascade Mountains. This home features our Natural Style Package, with
custom upgrades. It was completed in the factory in 4 weeks (including
1 week of quality assurance). All 6 modules were installed onsite in
less than 6 hours. Three weeks later the home was move-in ready.
Production Facility
Our production partner employs the latest in
systems-built technology to create precision-built homes that deliver
long-lasting quality and value. In addition to meeting and exceeding
applicable building codes, homes are constructed by more than 200
skilled craftspeople in climate controlled factory conditions to insure
they meet our exacting standards and pass rigorous, multiple
inspections. We build only to the IRC code standard, and unlike many
other factories do not mix it in with HUD (mobile) homes. (click to
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Guest House
This one-of-a-kind 840sf retreat gives visitors a dynamic spatial
experience not indicative of its compact layout. Placed at a distance
from the main residence, it affords privacy for guests and hosts; it is
especially well appointed for a four or five day visit. Guests leave
their vehicle and climb a winding path to the dwelling at the edge of a
bluff, entering through a node between the major roof forms. The
classic Stillwater butterfly roof is employed then offset by a mono
pitch roof over the living pavilion, which opens out to the bluffs�??
edge beyond. The resort-inspired bathroom has surfaces covered entirely
in stone and a no-step shower that opens up to an outdoor private
court. The sheltered interior is countered by the breathtaking view,
creating a memorable exploration of the relationship between prospect
and refuge.

Rural Retreat
The client, a San Francisco-based venture capitalist, invested a great
deal of time searching for the perfect rural location on which to build
a weekend retreat. Desiring privacy and a reasonable commute, he chose
a secluded 40-acre parcel in Sonoma County as a base from which to
enjoy the recreational opportunities, fine wine and gourmet dining the
area is known for.
Inspired by timeless, rustic
weathered barns, the hilltop home near Healdsburg, CA commands a
sweeping vista. This allows the expansive living area, master bedroom
and guest suite to be oriented in different directions to unique views.
The guest suite is separated from the main
house, creating both privacy and an inner courtyard entered beneath a
partially covered arbor. Beyond the intimate entry, the living space
has been scaled up slightly to include 9' high folding glass doors and
a ceiling that slopes to 14'. Paired columns with glass between,
support exposed roof beams; expressing the structure�??s skeleton.
The
exterior contrasts a palate of recycled, silvered wood planks with
large plates of patinated weathering steel, offset by a massive
board-formed concrete chimney and translucent, insulated screen walls.
The interior employs reclaimed wood with a wax finish on most walls,
ceilings and floors. There are no built-in cabinets; they have been
replaced instead by eclectic pieces of vintage farmhouse furniture from
the client's collection.
Because of the power
and ease of shared screen conferencing, design meetings were scheduled
faster and more regularly than traditional in-person meetings,
improving the collaboration and expediting the feedback process.

Enduring Design
As
savvy homeowners increasingly reject the excesses of the 7000sf
McMansion, thoughtful architects rethink and downsize the idea of the
ultimate home. Maximizing space and subtracting unnecessary elements
resulted in this low maintenance, beautifully proportioned 3500sf home
created for a gated community near Seattle, WA.
A
graceful entry, our signature butterfly roof-lines, generous use of
windows, and soaring ceiling heights achieve a spectacular sense of
light and space.

Clients personalize the dwelling with a variety of finish materials
such as brick, wide plank floors, and reveal-detail wood paneled
ceilings. The airy one-story pavilion houses the living areas, and
oversized glass doors open to the terrace and view beyond.
A
two-story structure containing five bedrooms, utilities and garage is
linked to the pavilion through a short connecting passage. Sustainable
materials, contemporary aesthetics, and natural, high quality finishes
complete this ideal family residence.