Lake Cottage
Upper Peninsula, Michigan Sited at the edge of an inland lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Lake Cottage is an off-grid, one-bedroom summer retreat designed around a single organizing idea: dissolving the boundary between inside and out. A simple gabled form clad in dark metal recedes into the surrounding woodland, offering a durable, low-maintenance shell […]
Wingspan
Independence, Oregon Perched along the crest of a gentle hill, Wingspan opens to uninterrupted views of the rolling Willamette Valley. The home was designed for a family that gathers around food and hospitality, with a vaulted great room and a generous, cook-forward kitchen at its center. Clerestory windows bring soft, consistent daylight into the heart […]
Lighthouse
Neahkahnie, Oregon Coast Perched on a hillside overlooking the vast Oregon coastline, Lighthouse was designed for a family whose history is intertwined with American craftsmanship. The clients, descendants of one of the contractors who built Yosemite’s iconic Ahwahnee Hotel, asked us to honor their heritage through a design that nods to the timeless character of […]
Aerie
Neskowin, Oregon | Earth Advantage Platinum The gravel drive winds through coastal pines, and suddenly the Pacific unfolds before you. Welcome to Aerie, a home that seems to float between forest and sea. Perched high above the shoreline in Neskowin, this retreat captures the spirit of discovery — where each arrival feels like uncovering Oregon’s […]
Hood River
Hood River, Oregon | World Wildlife Fund’s First Fully FSC-Certified Home Built on a sloped infill lot overlooking the Columbia River, Hood River—known locally as The Birdhouse—was designed for a family of four seeking a modern, health-focused, and resilient home within walking distance of downtown. The three-story residence is oriented to capture sweeping views of […]
Portland Skyline
Portland, Oregon | Green Builder Home of the Year Tucked into the forested hills west of Portland, Skyline exemplifies how environmental performance and timeless design can exist in perfect balance. Our clients envisioned a home filled with natural light and open views to the southern landscape — a place where the warmth of natural materials […]
Newskowin Residence
Oregon Coast | LEED Gold-Certified Just a block from the Pacific, Neskowin was designed as a coastal retreat that feels equally welcoming for quiet mornings alone or gatherings with family and friends. Our clients asked us to weave their family’s story into the architecture through the reuse of Douglas-fir lumber salvaged from a 1938 warehouse […]
Salem Baggage Depot
Salem, Oregon | De Muro Award After decades of neglect, the Salem Railroad Baggage Depot has been given new life through a careful and deeply respectful restoration effort. Built in 1889, the structure is one of the few remaining Queen Anne–style railroad buildings in Oregon and a rare physical link to the state’s transportation history. […]
Lewis & Clark
The Dalles, Oregon Designed as a civic anchor, Lewis & Clark Festival Park creates a vital connection between downtown The Dalles and the Columbia River shoreline. The project reclaims an underused site and transforms it into an active public landscape that supports community gatherings, performances, and everyday recreation. At the heart of the park is […]
Hazelnut Farmhouse
Willamette Valley, Oregon | Agrarian Life Reimagined Rooted in legacy and landscape, Hazelnut Farmhouse was designed for a client whose family has cultivated this land since the early 1900s. Generations of agricultural heritage are woven into the architecture itself, with displays that honor the family’s role in shaping the region’s farming history. The design takes […]
