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KITCHEN + BATH SURFACES From hand-glazed backsplash tiles to earthy-chic locally crafted dining pieces, we’ve gathered an enviable lineup of appliances, tabletop decor and linens that will give your kitchen an instant refresh.

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SEASONAL FLOWERS Special add-ins of Northern Oat Grass, Amaranth and Euonymus with fruit give any floral arrangement an instant boost of cool-weather beauty.

Flower arrangements to try at home from Kailla Platt of Kailla Platt Flowers.

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CREATING HOME What began as a dream to create a Northwest Spa-type space became a 7,500 sq. ft. home that, while often voluminous with striking windows that bring the outside in, always feels cozy and intimate, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Barclay Home Design and Garrison Hullinger Interior Design.

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TIME HONORED MODERN This young family loved their classic Tudor home, but they didn’t love its small rooms or tiny windows.

A down-to-the-studs remodel transformed a cramped space into an open, airy, light-filled home for a growing family.

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SUNNY SIDE UP Dark Northwest winters call for bright, light, glowing interiors inspired by the architecture of beach resorts. This new home’s kitchen combines timeless traditional elements with a glamorous contemporary edge for a space that feels straight out of sunny, sun-drenched southern California.

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Local architect James Dixon and New York based interior designer Georgia Tapert Howe create a dynamic new loft for a daring client in the NoHo District of Manhattan.

This turn-of-the-last-century home in one of Portland’s most historic neighborhoods gets a much-needed refresh and infusion of color without losing its heritage feel.

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FILLING IN THE GAPS Residential designer Matthew Daby of M.O. Daby Design was faced with a unique task when asked to build a family home on a split lot that also had to fit the design in the neighborhood.

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MODERN MAN Gabriel Headrick of Steelhead Architecture and design team James and Kricken Yaker of Vanillawood team up to design a top-floor bachelor pad in Vancouver, Washington, perfectly matching modern and masculine with the soft and soothing.

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NORTHWEST HARVEST PEARS, CHEESE & WINE With idyllic growing conditions, it’s no wonder the Pacific Northwest pear growers produce over 80 percent of the nation’s fresh pears— and they’re available almost year-round. A rich history and a richer earth make these USA Pears some of the world’s finest.

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BAINBRIDGE LAKE HOUSE Art, family and enjoying the outdoors guided the design of a family’s new home on Bainbridge Island by BC&J Architects. Abundant light, plenty of room for a growing tribe, and places of honor for a lifetime of international collecting make this home one of a kind.

Recipe Index 107 Galette of Pear, Blue Cheese & Piment d’Espalette 108 Crostini of Arugula, Thick Cut Bacon, Red Anjou Pear, Mostarda & Goat Cheese

Pear, Cheese & Wine Pairings and Tasting Notes 102-106 Cheese pairings by Kristen Kidney, Cheesemonger at Zupan’s Markets with wine recommendations by Northwest wine expert Eric Degerman.

on the cover Designed by Rerucha Studio, a classic Tudor home with small rooms and tiny windows is transformed into an open, airy, light-filled home. Story on page 48 photography ©Tim Bies

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MY FIRST TASTE OF A COMICE PEAR had to be in my twenties. One of my clients received a holiday gift box with each pear carefully wrapped and nested so it would be perfect upon arrival. All my client said was “Wow, you’ve never had one?

Take a bite! These are truly the Rolls Royce of pears.”

Well, they were correct, and that was my first fruittasting lesson.

The Northwest produces some of the finest pears in the world – Oregon and Washington proudly produce 84% of our nation’s fresh pears. From the current harvest, we asked Kristen Kidney, Cheesemonger for Zupan’s Markets, and noted Northwest wine expert Eric Degerman to recommend pear, cheese and wine pairings based on each pear’s flavor profile. Portland’s Ned Ludd chef and owner Jason French also shares favorite recipes for Galette of Pear, Blue Cheese and Piment d’Espalette; and Crostini of Arugula, Thick Cut Bacon, Red Anjou Pear, Mostards and Goat Cheese.

It was down-to-the-studs for Northwest architect/ interior designer Jill Rerucha and contractor Josh Caspers to transform their clients’ 1924 cramped Tudor-style home into an open, airy, light-filled kitchen with ample room for a young family to grow. Paying homage to the clients’ preference for weathered materials, darker tones and earth tones, Rerucha selected stained chestnut wood cabinets, poured concrete countertops and burnished bronze or black faucets and lighting.

Inspired by their clients’ love of Northwest contemporary style at the Allison Inn & Spa, Garrison Hullinger Interior Design collaborated with Barclay Home Design and Westlake Development Group to create a 7,500 sq. ft. home in Happy Valley – notable for its floor to ceiling windows, yet cozy and intimate rooms throughout.

Portland architect James Dixon teamed with New York-based interior designer Georgia Tapert Howe to create a dynamic loft for a daring client in the

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famed NoHo district in Manhattan. The residence is housed in a former 1879 industrial building, complete with 17' ceilings and a cast-iron exterior.

Considering their project involved a complete demolition and interior makeover, one can only imagine the approval process as they maneuvered through both the co-op board and National Registry of Historic Places.

Residential home designer Matthew Daby tackles an infill project in one of Portland’s historic neighborhoods; architect Gabriel Headrick and design team Kricken and James Yaker create a penthouse bachelor pad in Vancouver, Washington; and interior designer Kat Lawton gives a kitchen a touch of glam, combining timeless traditional elements with edgy modern.

Patrick Barta Ben Benschneider Tim Bies Blackstone Edge Studios Andrew Giammarco Kaitlin Green Klik Concepts Haris Kenjar Aaron Leitz Sally Painter Josh Partee David L. Reamer Amy Wennerlind PREPRESS PRODUCTION William Campbell

Eye On Design takes a look at the latest lineup of furnishings, appliances, plumbing fixtures, tabletop and linens, tiles, lighting, rugs, (and where to find them locally) to freshen or redo any décor, complete with the latest colors, as these also keep evolving.

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Special add-ins of Northern Oat Grass, Amaranth and Euonymus with fruit give any floral arrangement an instant boost of cool-weather beauty. Soft romantic ruffles of hydrangea and rose are offset in naturalist touch with the addition of branches of Viburnum.

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED (STEM COUNTS)

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WHAT BEGAN AS A DREAM TO CREATE A NORTHWEST SPA-TYPE SPACE BECAME A 7,500 SQ. FT. HOME THAT, WHILE OFTEN VOLUMINOUS WITH STRIKING WINDOWS THAT BRING THE OUTSIDE IN, ALWAYS FEELS COZY AND INTIMATE, THANKS TO THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF BARCLAY HOME DESIGN AND GARRISON HULLINGER INTERIOR DESIGN.

CREATING HOME written by DONNA PIZZI photography by BLACKSTONE EDGE STUDIOS

WHILE LOOKING FOR AN OLD HOME TO REMODEL, Heather and Brandon Johnson came upon a 9-acre wooded piece of property in Happy Valley, Oregon, that was just too good to pass up. The happy accident occurred the same year they had attended the 2013 Street of Dreams, where they had admired a home built by Westlake Development Group with award-winning interior design by Garrison Hullinger Interior Design (GHID).

After Mike Barclay of Barclay Home Design of Clackamas, Oregon, was introduced to the couple, he drew up the plans for an 11,500 sq. ft. two-story home that the couple loved initially. After a reflective trip to Italy, they realized it was too big for their needs of a family of four with two teenage girls.

“The first design was great,” says Heather, “but I had my kids in mind, who I wanted to watch play in the pool from the kitchen, as well as my grandfather, who I wanted to be able to walk in the front door and out to the pool with his walker without having to deal with stairs.”

She calls Mike being “super accommodating” about the change. “He helped us work through the process and bring to life the vision we had,” she says, “along with our ultimate goals.”

“They gave me a wish list,” says Mike, “describing a timeless Northwest contemporary home with a bit of Frank Lloyd Wright influence. They also broke down the flow of the house. I put it together with geometry, style and volume that was in their comfort zone.”

When the Johnsons met Garrison Hullinger and his senior interior designer Collin Kayser of GHID they initially described the interiors as “Northwest Contemporary Spa,” after vacationing at the Allison Inn and Spa in Newberg, Oregon.

“Collin was a super good listener who had me choose my top 10 images from HOUZZ, which soon turned into my top 25!” recalls Heather.

“We wanted something clean, comfortable, nothing too ornate, with indestructible surfaces designed for a family with lots of kids, and a puppy.”

Heather was adamant about wanting black on all the interior windows at a time when most window manufacturers did not offer such an option. That meant choosing black aluminum clad exteriors with wood interiors that had to be painted black. “That was a huge upgrade,” admits Heather, “but I’m so happy we did it!”

“That,” says Garrison, “was one of the big tipping points for all of us, because we felt the darker the windows were inside, the more exterior would be visible inside, since the black frames the view rather than creating a barrier for the eye.”

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LEFT Collin wanted the first “handshake� of the home to be the hand-hewn handle on the Alder door. A warm cedar wall bumps up against the darker prefinished Siberian Oak Provenza flooring. ABOVE Awning windows located at the bottom of the majestic Marvin windows prevent the view from being interrupted by railings when seated at the dining table by Restoration Hardware, crafted from boat wood.

La Cantina sliding doors lead to the covered patio.

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Slip matched walnut veneer cabinets frame the kitchen, while a sliding barn door keeps any disarray in the working pantry from view. Quasi industrial pendants trimmed in black hail back to the windows. A dropped kitchen ceiling helps regulate the busy sounds of kitchen prep and chatter.

At right is the passageway to the mudroom, laundry/crafts room, pool bath, and staircase to the upstairs family rec room, gym and secondary bath. Door to the patio is at left.

LEFT In order not to take up prime real estate in front of the master bath windows, GHID placed Heather’s soaking tub next to the entrance to Brandon’s “over-the-top” shower, featuring porcelain tile and mosaic stone floor, dual overhead rain shower heads and 4 wall shower units. Cedar ceilings provide warmth, countering the walnut cabinetry. RIGHT The relaxing master bedroom gets a simple set of window treatments; alder wood backed television with blued steel fireplace surround. Big Ass Haiku fan plays off Paul Schatz lamp, wooden stump side table, leather chair and bench.

“And because of their large, private site,” adds Barclay, “we were able to ratchet up the amount of glass with no liability of frequent heat buildup when facing south or west.”

“We used a really simple jamb,” explains Garrison, “with no extra details, and a stock block on the trim that almost looks commercial. By painting the window trim a dark color that matches the window paint color and the baseboards a soft gray that contrasts with the warm tones of the various woods found throughout, it gives the home a softer contemporary edge.”

Early in the design process, GHID worked with Mike Barclay to shift the covered patio off to the side of the house to give it more connectivity to the kitchen and dining room and prevent the covered space from obscuring the great room view.

“A pass through from the kitchen windows out to the patio bar,” says Garrison, “improves work flow.”

Effective space planning was crucial to the Johnsons, who love to entertain, and recently cleared out their furnishings to hold a Candlelighters™ For Children With Cancer fundraiser. “We had 60 people, and tables throughout the dining room and great room, with the outdoor space for cocktails.” The great room rug – a series of carpet tiles by Interface® woven from discarded nylon fishing nets washed up onto third world beaches and collected by employed out-of-work fishermen – remained in place.

“Our mantra is practical, livable, affordable,” says Garrison, “and since Brandon and Heather have such busy lives we wanted to make the most of every space.”

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The powder room located off the entry features an industrial steel table, Caeserstone quartz countertop and a marble zebra vein wall tile, with contrasting polished nickel Decor Walther sconces. OPPOSITE To bring more light into the kitchen, Collin used back painted slabs by Moonshadow as the backsplash for reflection and a calming antidote to the stainless appliances. Large porcelain Dal Tile flooring is found in kitchen, laundry and dining room.

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To that end, GHID tucked away the large pantry as a secondary work station, where Brandon can make breakfast smoothies and the girls their favorite bagels.

The kitchen island – a showpiece fabricated from a combination of Kenya Black marble and bordered with the same walnut used on the cabinetry – was Collin’s design.

“We didn’t think about mixing the two elements together,” admits Heather, “but it makes the island so much more interesting and less heavy, without two huge slabs of marble.”

Heather praises Collin and Garrison for their mix of materials, interesting lighting and help in keeping the budget down. “It was the little things they suggested, like using Formica® in the pantry instead of the same quartz countertops found in the kitchen,” says Heather. Further savings were achieved when an expensive concrete hearth was replaced with large format OTM tile.

Although the Johnsons have a lot of square footage, excellent space planning has turned their home into a very livable, cozy space. “I know the house is big,” says Heather, “but it really feels pretty intimate when we have gatherings or are doing things as a family.”

The main laundry room – there is also one in the master closet – is a favorite multi-purpose bonding place for Heather and the girls. “In addition to laundry, the girls can do school projects there, or we often have fun doing craft projects together, thanks to lots of cupboards and storage space there.”

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Slumber parties get tucked away upstairs in the family rec room, while more intimate moments are shared by the girls with their mother when gathering at her master bathroom vanity - also chockful of cubbies and drawers for makeup – where together they enjoy dressing up for parties and events.

The covered patio has also become a favorite year-round gathering place. “We’ve watched football games out there in the fall,” says Heather, “late night movies in summer, or pulled kids out of the pool to sit in the shade for a bit, eat and then hop right back in again. It’s also a great place for a breath of fresh air when it’s pouring down rain.”

“In the end,” says Heather, “between Mike Barclay and GHID, we ended up with a family home we really love. It’s a great place to raise our kids and the dog I didn’t ever want but now love.

It’s our own little oasis.”

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Westlake Development Group www.westlakedevelopmentllc.com HOME DESIGN Barclay Home Design www.barclay-designs.com INTERIOR DESIGN Garrison Hullinger Interior Design www.garrisonhullinger.com APPLIANCES Standard TV & Appliance www.standardtvandappliance.com Appliances: Standard TV & Appliance: Jenn-Air; Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler, Blanco Windows: Marvin

ABOVE By placing the fireplace and grill on the perimeter of the covered outdoor patio, more space is given to lounging, dining, and the bar area with pass through, as well as great access to the laundry and pool bathroom. Cedar cabinets below the grill provide plenty of handy storage.

LEFT Multi-use counterspace can be used for folding laundry/crafts. Stools tuck beneath the lip when not in use. Industrial hood pendants by Rejuvenation, retro penny tile backsplash with dark grout adds punch. BOTTOM LEFT Crafts/wrapping work station includes a handy bulletin board for reminders, notes and mementoes.

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TIME HONORED MODERN written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by TIM BIES

THERE ARE MANY WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT OLDER HOMES, but layout isn’t usually on the top of anybody’s list. Notorious for cramped rooms, tons of interior walls, and windows that are either too small or too few, homes from the early 20th century are practically begging to be lightened up. For this Seattle Tudor, it was architect and interior designer Jill Rerucha of Rerucha Studios and contractor Josh Caspers of Caspers Built who pulled up the curtains and let the light back in.

Homeowner Carolyn contacted Jill looking for help making her 1924 Tudor-style home feel more spacious. Tight doorways and a warren-like layout made it seem as if they were always bumping into one another, and many of the spaces felt underutilized. Simply rearranging the furniture wasn’t going to produce the magnitude of change Carolyn was looking for, so Jill decided to create a brand-new floor plan tailored to the family’s lifestyle.

“There was a lot of darkness,” says Jill, so one of the most important things she did was plan a new bank of windows in the kitchen at the back of the house. She also planned for most of the interior walls to be removed, creating an open floor plan that felt much more spacious, even without expanding any of the exterior walls of the home. As an added bonus, the new layout made it possible to see all the way through the home, showcasing the fresh view of the back garden. “We see this wall of green through the calendar year, and it’s so lovely,” says Carolyn.

Jill partnered with regular collaborator Caspers Built to execute the new design. During the remodel, workers encountered a few surprises—but then again, “There are always surprises with older homes,” laughs Josh. “Here, we had to reframe the floor in the kitchen because some of the framing members weren’t actually landing on anything.”

With more room to breathe, Jill designed a new kitchen to serve as a central gathering place for the family. “Carolyn likes weathered materials, darker tones, and earth tones,” explains Jill, so she chose richly colored materials with lots of texture for the kitchen. The cabinets are made from chestnut wood, treated with a stain to bring out the natural grain. Countertops are custom poured concrete, and the backsplash behind the range is handmade glass tile. Fixtures, including the faucet and lighting, are burnished bronze or black rather than polished chrome.

The result is a quintessentially modern kitchen that still fits within the historic environment of the home. “I love the whole thing, and I feel really lucky to be able to have what I have based on what Jill provided and what Josh was able to carry out,” says Carolyn. “They’re a great team.”

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LEFT A blackboard finish on the pantry doors provides the perfect place for this busy family to organize their schedule. The open layout and long bank of windows floods the kitchen with light and gives it a warm, inviting feel. THIS PAGE Burnished bronze lighting with exposed cords echoes the warm industrial feel of the concrete countertops.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Caspers Built, www.caspersbuilt.com ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGN Rerucha Studio, www.reruchastudio.com Countertop Fabricator: Dog Paw Design; Appliances: Liebherr, Miele, BlueStar; Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler; Windows: Marvin Windows

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AS AN AGENT WITH KELLER WILLIAMS, VALERIE VERBURG has been inside a lot of homes. So when it came time to build her dream home, she knew exactly what she wanted: clean lines, bright surfaces, tons of natural light, and a feminine look with just a hint of sparkle. She reached out to designer Kat Lawton, principal of Kat Lawton Interiors, to help her refine and edit her kitchen plan. With construction already well underway, Kat and Valerie got down to business: selecting surfaces, fixtures, lighting, and hardware. Custom cabinetry from Northwest Custom Cabinets stretches all the way to the ceiling, eliminating awkward unused spaces at the top. Jewelry-like chandeliers add feminine sparkle to the room, while warm-toned dark hardwood floors create an anchoring base for all those bright surfaces. The Thermador range and oven includes a main oven and a steam oven, making it ideal for entertaining family or clients. PROJECT SOURCES Kat Lawton Interiors, www.katlawtoninteriors.com; Sierra Pacific Windows, www.sierrapacificwindows.com ; Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler, Kallista

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Gunmetal glaze gives an industrial touch, www.jonathanadler. com 3) Brown nickel and smoked glass create the masculine yet refined Kayla Pendant. www.bellacasa.net 4) A lovely pairing of ecru and grey, L’Objet’s Crocodile Jacquard Throw.

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Room and Board’s Metro Sofa with low profile and clean lines give it a modern look, while plush cushions invite lounging.

Pairs well with the Callan Chair with solid wood frame and its sophisticated tapered shape. Parks accent tables are handcrafted from solid wood on the same machines that manufactured spools and bobbins in the mid-1850s. All from Room & Board. www.roomandboard.com

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Reed Bench from Room & Board www.roomandboard. com 3) Inspired by geometric patterns found in African mud cloth and Bauhaus weavings, the Cobble Pillow in Coal from Room & Board. www.roomandboard.com 4) Barry Dixon Anvil Table from Arteriors with burnt waxed wood bottom with a dark waxed iron top.

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Decorating with Photography INTERVIEW WITH NORTHWEST PHOTOGRAPHER J.R. ROBINSON

Tell us about your photo of the 2017 total solar eclipse (top).

My eclipse sequence was something I’d planned and anticipated for about a year and a half. I spent three days scouting for the best spot, tracked the arc of the sun’s passage the morning before, and hiked up onto a hillside at 3am the morning of to be ready for sunrise. It was a unique and thoroughly rewarding experience, one that was a new approach for me, as I normally shoot without preconceived notions of what I want to capture.

Your work is often black and white – white inspires that?

I’ve always gravitated toward black and white imagery in filmmaking, which is my training and professional background.

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TAKE ONE DREAM TEAM: ARCHITECT JAMES DIXON AND INTERIOR DESIGNER GEORGIA TAPERT HOWE, ADD A DARING CLIENT READY TO TRADE YEARS OF LIVING IN A WEST VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE FILLED WITH ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS FOR A BADLY LAID OUT LOFT IN THE NOHO DISTRICT OF MANHATTAN, AND WHAT DO YOU GET? A MIRACLE! Imagine jettisoning your traditional townhouse and the gorgeous collection of antique Americana furnishings in it to downsize to a former 1879 industrial building in NoHo with a remarkable cast-iron exterior, Mansard roof, 17’ ceilings, and one of the most bizarre serpentine entrances through a laundry room, pantry and storage space before arriving at the large living area that at the time of purchase was very dark and foreboding - and then trusting your dream team could make it something truly unique.

Yet, that’s the exact scenario that James Dixon of James Dixon Architect, PC, of Chatham, New York and Portland, Oregon, and Georgia Tapert Howe of Georgia Tapert Howe Design, now of Los Angeles, faced. Having been introduced by a mutual colleague, a decorative painter, Dixon and Howe were working together for the first time, which added an exciting element to the process of going from demolition to extraordinary architectural and interior design makeover.

“The before photos are very dramatic,” says Dixon, of the former tenant’s design. “Everything was very dark, including the floors. There were columns, plumbing risers, and exposed duct work all over the apartment, which we really wanted to conceal as much as possible.

If we couldn’t make it disappear, then we found a way to celebrate it. Georgia discovered these great antique mirror tiles by Ann Sacks for one of the kitchen columns that turn an eyesore into an interesting feature that reflects the light from the living room.”

“The biggest renovation was the kitchen,” says Howe. “We tore it all out, the 1980s mahogany cabinetry, and ugly green granite countertop.” To house the clients vast glass and china collection, Howe added cabinets in every available space, island included. Countertops are durable honed black granite for more carefree cooking and entertaining. Howe’s custom designed barstools combine style with function and comfort.

“The client was very trusting of the process,” says Howe, “as she had worked on several large residences with designers in the past.

Jim and I would bring our ideas to her and for the most part, she agreed to most everything we suggested.”

The client also loved “the hunt!” and found the room’s focal point – an extraordinarily ornate antique wood-carved mirror now centered between a pair of black lacquered bookcases filled with her massive book collection. “This is not the sort of client for which you have to go to the Strand and buy 8 miles of books,” says Howe. “They are all hers.”

The Zebra head – prized vintage taxidermy from Creel & Gow of New York’s upper East Side – echoes the black and white color scheme, although Dixon jokes that it was the one mistake in the whole project. “It should have been a giraffe,” he says, “which would have been more appropriate for the height of the space!”

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PREVIOUS PAGE LEFT Gilded elephant head handles found in India add glitz to a kitchen cabinet. Howe’s custom bench done in marbleized silk by Claremont faces off with a pair of French chairs reupholstered in gray wool and juxtaposed against a spritely hoofed side table. THIS PAGE Ralph Lauren brass pendants echo the antiqued gold fixtures by Waterworks. Howe’s custom Wolfe range hood ties to the rectangular honed black granite island; ticking striped barstool cushions continue the theme found in the Roman shades and Zebra head.

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With the building listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, and converted to residences in 1986, any structural changes to the building required getting building permits, as well as permission from the co-op board. Happily, Dixon’s key suggestion to relocate the entrance to the apartment was readily accepted.

“Now the minute you enter the apartment, you see the large living room space. It was a very simple gesture that dramatically changed the whole feel of the apartment.” He also designed a large skylight over the living/dining area that floods the area with light that adds further sparkle to the space.

“It was a very funky layout when she bought it,” agrees Howe, “so Jim and I were tasked to make the apartment more conducive for guests and grandchildren to stay, with two proper bedrooms and that great kitchen for entertaining.”

Howe utilized one inexplicable aspect of the master bedroom – a step up stage area – by turning it into a walk-in master closet by enclosing it.

Transforming this New York City loft listed on the National Register of Historic Places presented considerable logistical challenges to both architect and designer alike. Faced with delivering the hefty Kelly Wearstler black marble dining table with brass detail to the penthouse, the team had to have it hoisted up and through the client’s living room window. To counter the dramatic table and accentuate the volume and height of the dining area that features Lucite chairs designed

by Charles Hollis Jones, the godfather of Lucite furniture, Howe introduced an imposing plaster chandelier from Italy that she sourced via Harbinger, a high-end showroom in Los Angeles.

ABOVE Inspired by a vintage 1940s stone coffee table, Howe designed this multi-faceted oak coffee table with pale gray stain. “I wanted something sturdy and durable,” she says. The black wool sisal blend rug was a practical choice to accommodate the client’s two dogs. FACING PAGE A 1970s Italian brass desk occupies the balcony, where a staircase to the rooftop was originally envisioned to reside. A West Elm rug, and Visual Comfort brass light fixture were temporary.

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To bring light into the formerly dark interiors, the team had the original, much-used and abused oak flooring painted white. By contrast, a denizen of pipes was obscured by the addition of twin black bookcases, while a protruding wooden beam disappears behind the wall where the Zebra head now resides. A structural column flanking the front windows is painted white and the radiator cabinet alongside it given a cushion atop it as a warm, welcoming seat in winter and a lovely perch in spring.

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Dixon, who prefers to work with interior designers from a project’s inception to achieve a more cohesive design that also streamlines the experience for the client, suggested rebuilding the staircase to the balcony that had an awkward turn as a straight run of stairs. A commercial glass railing replaced the traditional wood rail so as not to obscure the view.

The team improved the existing arched openings to the upstairs master that harkened back to the windows found on the historic building’s façade by removing the awkward shutters and fabricating glass windows with custom steel frames. “Without the windows,” says Dixon, “the openings didn’t make a lot of sense. Now they add a sculptural visual element when partially open, and a sound deflection device when closed.”

At the time of purchase, the client was told she had access rights to the roof. Knowing the complex design process necessary to get any changes to the exterior of an historic landmark building okayed by the building and co-op board, the design team proceeded with the interiors.

“It’s a good thing we moved forward,” says Dixon, “otherwise we would have waited 1.5 years without any progress at all. We were hoping that as soon as we were finished, we could start work on the roof terrace that required heavy setbacks, since nothing could be visible from the street level. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out that way, since the promised approval was denied.”

Happily, the work undertaken and so expertly executed served up the right amount of playful exuberance the client was seeking and became an experience that Howe and Dixon both enjoyed.

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR A.S.K. Enterprises, Inc. www.askenterprisesinc.com ARCHITECT James Dixon Architect, PC www.jdixonarchitect.com INTERIOR DESIGN Georgia Tapert Howe www.georgiataperthowe.com Appliances: Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch; Plumbing Fixtures: Waterworks

The Charles Hollis Jones Lucite chairs gather round the large dining table suitable for entertaining her many guests. Howe found the vintage brass candlesticks that tie to the table’s trim. striped barstool cushions continue the theme found in the Roman shades and Zebra head. FACING PAGE Howe adds brilliant color to the master bedroom, while echoing her client’s love for Indian textiles with a Lisa Fine fabric for headboard and bed skirt.

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WHEN TATE AND BROOKE KUERBIS APPROACHED MATTHEW DABY OF M.O.DABY DESIGN TO CREATE A NEW FAMILY HOME on their 50’ wide by 125’ deep lot, there were considerable challenges – including maintaining the 1908 bungalow they’d called home for 20 years.

Space was a big issue, which Matthew soon discovered upon visiting the site.

With a mere 25 foot street access, the best solution was to design an L-shaped structure that would wrap around the side and back of the existing residence with neighbors just 10 feet away.

The Kuerbises were happy to split their lot to accommodate a new, larger home. “We thought we could remodel and expand [the bungalow],” says Tate, but they were also conscious of their desire for the open-plan interiors afforded by a modern design. In their minds it wasn’t right to build over such an historic house, but suitable land elsewhere was hard to come by.

“The existing homes surrounding this site are mostly century plus old, two-story bungalows and four squares. Instead of competing with the rhythm of these homes, we chose to design a modest front façade that recedes from the neighbors and allows the new house to surprise as it shifts and wraps around the client’s existing bungalow,” says Matthew.

The ‘L’ shaped site provided the space needed to accommodate a home big enough for their family, but without the bulk that would overwhelm the smaller bungalow or dominate the street. The relationship established with Matthew — he had designed a home for them over a decade earlier — proved invaluable. “He really understood where we were coming from and how we like to live,” says Tate. “He came up with the concept pretty quickly considering the challenges.”

“We were able to just get to it,” says Matthew. “They’re friends as much as clients, so we were able to be candid with one another.”

Matthew’s solution was to push the front of the house back from the sidewalk. The streetfacing aspect was a discreet two stories that didn’t compete with nearby buildings.

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FILLING IN THE GAPS written by MJ SKEGG photography by KLIK CONCEPTS

RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER MATTHEW DABY OF M.O.DABY DESIGN MET A GROWING FAMILY’S NEED TO REMAIN IN THEIR LONG-TIME COMMUNITY BY BUILDING A MODERN INFILL HOME ALONGSIDE THEIR EXISTING BUNGALOW THAT REMAINS RESPECTFUL OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

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PREVIOUS PAGE LEFT The rooftop deck is secluded yet still “makes you feel connected to the city,� says Tate. PREVIOUS PAGE RIGHT Windows are strategically placed to maintain privacy from nearby neighbors. THIS PAGE Natural materials soften the contemporary look of the living area: reclaimed wood, an antique style wool rug, leather couch and a 15th-century Ming Dynasty wood table. Tinted mirrors behind the shelving add depth and warmth.

The residence opened out behind this, folding around the back of the bungalow. A three-story section that included a roof terrace was also set to the back to avoid towering over the neighboring homes.

“It’s definitely the most unique shaped house that I’ve done,” says Matthew, who fittingly named it “Infil-L.” The main living space is open, as the Kuerbises realized that they spent most of their time in the kitchen or dining room, and they wanted one large room for entertaining. An accordion-style glass door opens out onto the yard, dissolving the distinction between inside and out, and further enlarging the space.

One difficulty was figuring how to let in natural light while maintaining seclusion. Matthew made prudent cuts into the walls, floors and roof to bring in light while ensuring that they weren’t overlooked by neighbors. One of the most remarkable and innovative feature is a staircase that sits below skylights and runs down three flights. Designed in collaboration with Flux Design, it’s made of perforated steel so that light is diffused down through each floor.

Both designers themselves, Tate, a material designer and Brooke, who creates Jordan shoes for Nike, played integral parts in conceiving the interior.

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TOP LEFT The steel staircase by Flux Design is perforated to bring in light. LEFT A large frosted window provides light and privacy. ABOVE Pental black tiling, Kokeena slate doors and gold fixtures by Kohler create drama in the master bathroom.

“It’s a fun thing to work through,” says Tate. “I like the problem solving, whether it’s a shoe design or architecture.”

After hitting a major problem in the first week of construction, the couple were faced with basement excavation problems that busted the budget, and necessitated savings elsewhere. This modified their kitchen plans, and sent them shopping for cabinets at Ikea. “We put in the cabinets ourselves to save money,” says Tate.

To avoid the standard-issue Ikea look, they added custom cabinet doors from Kokeena. The Portland-based company specializes in doors and panels that specifically fit Ikea cabinets, bringing a unique character to the otherwise familiar designs. CaesarStone quartz countertops — Calacatta Nuvo in white and Vanilla Noir in black — are used both in the kitchen and throughout the house to provide visual flow.

The Ikea-Kokeena cabinets were also fitted in the master bathroom. Here the bath and shower were combined into a single wet room to maximize space efficiency. Natural light is provided via a large skylight. The design schematic was by Pamela Hill Design Office. Kohler Purist brushed gold fixtures, brass Schluter edging and pendant lights from Schoolhouse Electric are dramatically contrasted with black tile by Pental on the walls and floor.

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“We like mixing older materials with modern ones,” Tate explains. Neutral tones, a warm palette, smoked glass and reclaimed wood (which was also used on the metal-clad exterior to introduce a natural texture) work together to create warmth. The couple chose Provenza Pompeii Cimino Maple engineered floors, which add a warm, greyed tone rustic look. “Plus,” adds Tate, “they are very durable for our kids and two dogs.”

To create flow, similar materials are used from room-to-rooms throughout the house. Thus, a tinted window, which allows in light, divides the kitchen from the stairwell, while a tinted glass dining table connects to the glass divider.

“Adding the tinted mirrors added warmth and depth to the shelving area and connected well with the reclaimed wood of the fireplace,” says Tate.

Walls were kept white for a bright and clean look. “We’re hoping someday to have art on the wall to bring in some color, but we’re still working on that,” says Tate, wryly.

Having been through the process of building two homes with Matthew, would Tate do it a third time?

“I really enjoyed the process — and I’m still happily married” says Tate, laughing. “Down the road I would love to do it again. But perhaps somewhere out of the way with more space.”

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Cellar Ridge Construction www.cellarridge.com HOME DESIGN M.O. Daby Design www.modabydesign.net WINDOWS & DOORS Sierra Pacific Windows www.sierrapacificwindows.coms Appliances: Thermador, Miele; Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler, Brizo, Toto, Delta, Blanco

FAR LEFT Ikea Sektion cabinets with Kokeena Minimalist doors in slate.

“We’ve probably made a thousand trips to Ikea,” says Tate. ABOVE LEFT The metal-clad exterior features “fins”

by Flux that shade windows and add

to the seclusion. ABOVE The Infil-L home is situated on a split lot and wraps around an existing bungalow.

LEFT The perforated steel staircase.

BELOW The receded garage presents a modest street view.

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“Anytime you are dealing with an open plan,” says interior designer Kricken Yaker, “it’s tricky to design.” She balanced the masculine elements, with textures that softened the space. Steelhead Architecture’s L-Shape kitchen design enhances the flow.

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DETERMINED TO GIVE HIS TOP FLOOR CONDO A POLISHED, MASCULINE LOOK, PATRICK GINN TURNED TO STEELHEAD ARCHITECTURE AND VANILLAWOOD’S DESIGN BUILD FIRM TO CREATE A SOPHISTICATED SPIN ON BACHELOR PAD STYLE. written by MJ SKEGG photography by JOSH PARTEE

PATRICK GINN, OWNER AND FOUNDER OF GINN REALTY GROUP AND DEVELOPMENT of Vancouver, Washington, is no stranger to developing properties. But in 2015, when it came to purchasing his own 11th floor condo in a 2007 multi-family building in downtown Vancouver, he brought on Gabriel Headrick of Steelhead Architecture with whom he’d worked on several previous projects to turn the still empty shell into a sleek place to call home.

“I wanted to be in downtown Vancouver with a waterfront view,” says Ginn. The two bedrooms, home office and secure parking also fitted the bill.

“Having worked with Patrick numerous times in the past on both residential and commercial projects, communication was very easy,” says Headrick. “The space was completely raw, but had nice light and was very open. We initially looked at keeping it a little more rough by keeping more of the concrete exposed. Over the course of the project, it became a little more polished, but there are still a few of the round concrete columns exposed.”

When working with new clients, Headrick will meet with them to discuss the big picture goals (design, building performance, program, etc.).

“Imagery is often shared back and forth through various online platforms or simply by sitting in our office and looking through books together,” says Headrick. In this instance, a previous penthouse by Steelhead in the Pearl District was a reference point for the project..

“Once design starts,” continues Headrick, “we push the 3D ideas and options forward at the same time as the plan option work. We have a very collaborative approach and the best projects result in both beautiful designs, as well as lasting friendships, as with Patrick.”

“I wanted it to look clean and modern,” says Patrick, “but not so much as to make it unlivable.”

To that end, Steelhead Architecture came up with a series of creative ideas, including adapting the original floor plan to create a larger, L-shaped kitchen with island and folding frame, lighting layout, casework design, the office barn door, and recessed television with panels.

“In many of our projects,” says Headrick, “we use the ceiling heights to define spaces within open volumes. In this project, that strategy worked really well - by compressing more at the hallway sides and then opening up to the views.”

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James and Kricken Yaker of Vanillawood were brought on to finalize finishes, select furniture, and some light fixtures. They continued the masculine feel and clean lines, but took care to keep it warm. “Anytime you are doing a project that’s really contemporary you run the risk of going too cold,” Kricken says. “Layering and texture is one way of to soften and add visual interest.”

A combination of textures: a custom-made shag rug, contemporary chairs made in Portland (sourced through Vanillawood) and one-of-a-kind tables from Bali that were charred and rubbed down with oil “for hours” create a welcoming feel. “The smell is so yummy,” says Kricken. “The aroma of beech is awesome, if you can bring it into your house.”

LEFT The dining room features a custom-made cowhide rug, colorful artwork sourced through Vanillawood, with hand-blown glass pendants from SkLO of California. ABOVE Veneer-clad cabinets and Haleigh Wire Dome Rod pendants from Rejuvenation contrast with the 3-D backsplash

by Modular Arts.

In the master bedroom, masculine elements mix with soft leather and a Surya cowhide rug, which Kricken describes as naturally stain resistant with tactile texture. A black and white James Dean photo contrasts with textured wallpaper from Pierre Frey.

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Steelhead’s office barn door works on a track system provided by Krownlab of Portland. The solid door was clad with reclaimed shoji wood, providing a rustic ingredient to the rest of the modish styling.

Steelhead’s open-plan kitchen plays a large part in the look of the apartment. Pental Quartz countertops from Wall to Wall Stone Corp. of Seattle is a very forgiving surface that resists stains.

Rather than run the quartz up the back wall, Vanillawood used gypsum panels supplied by Modular Arts of Seattle to provide a continuous 3-D texture. “It’s really cool,” says Kricken, “and something unexpected that can be painted any color.”

Low maintenance veneer-clad cabinets from NW Caseworks of Portland add texture. “I don’t do much cooking,” admits Ginn, “but I make a mean espresso.” Nevertheless, he enjoys the functionality of the kitchen, especially for entertaining. “I love how everything flows,” he says.

Kricken enjoyed the whole experience. “The project was successful because of the working relationship between us and the client,” she says. “I love my job when I get to work on projects like that, when the clients puts trust in us. That’s when the creativity flows.”

Headrick feels the same. “The project was quick and came out very close to our initial renderings.

Patrick is very appreciative of what we do, and after having designed other projects where he acted more as the developer, it was gratifying to design a space that he could relax in and enjoy.”

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PROJECT SOURCES ARCHITECT Steelhead Architecture www.steelheadarchitecture.com INTERIOR DESIGN Vanillawood www.vanillawood.com Appliances: Sub-Zero, Wolf; Plumbing Fixtures: Delta, Brizo

FAR LEFT A towering exposed concrete column plays off the rectangular soffit, drawing the eye toward a black and white James Dean photo. ABOVE LEFT Linear marble tiling from Oregon Tile and Marble gives the bathroom its eye-catching graphic design. LEFT The barn door features reclaimed shoji wood. BELOW Suede paneling helps conceal the TV, while a play of texture defines the living space

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STYLE POP written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by SALLY PAINTER

TRADITIONAL, MEET CONTEMPORARY. THIS TURN-OF-THE-LAST-CENTURY HOME IN ONE OF PORTLAND’S MOST HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS GETS A MUCH-NEEDED REFRESH WITHOUT LOSING ITS HERITAGE FEEL. BRIGHT COLOR, POP-ART INSPIRED DETAILS, AND CRISP, CLEAN LINES SET THE STAGE FOR MODERN LIVING WHILE STAYING TRUE TO ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS FROM ANOTHER ERA.

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WHEN THESE HOMEOWNERS PURCHASED THEIR HOME IN SOUTHEAST PORTLAND, They knew they were in for a project. “It was like a time capsule,” says one of the homeowners. “The previous owner had grown up and lived there his entire life.

It was like walking into a home in 1927.” Even the appliances were original, including a still-functional century-old Wedgewood stove.

There’s an undeniable charm in historic accuracy, but these homeowners knew their lifestyle demanded a more modern approach. “We wanted the space to be more livable, we needed more light and we felt like an updated kitchen would encourage us to cook more. We also felt opening up the main floor would make it more fun to spend time together as a family,” the homeowner explained. They also had a light-hearted approach to design, as well as a desire to make the home their own.

“I wanted to be more expressive, have a little more personality and fun,” says the homeowner. “This was our opportunity to breathe new life into the structure.”

So they reached out to ORANGEWALLstudios, a Portland-based architectural firm, to design a contemporary interior that would feel natural with the home’s historic bones. The first phase focused on the communal spaces, including the kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms, and called for down-to-the-studs renovations. Enter Olson & Jones, a Portland-based high-end remodel and construction firm.

“There are always challenges in old homes like this,” says senior project manager Jeff Jones. “They’re usually out of level and square, so incorporating those long, strong, linear lines of contemporary styles can be tough.” In the kitchen, custom cabinetry and creative use of space made it possible, including a narrow wine storage rack to the left of the refrigerator to utilize a spot otherwise too tight for traditional cabinetry. Floating shelves are made from walnut, echoing the design language of the wood front of the island.

Low-profile can lighting allows the statement pendant lights to pop, and grey backsplash tiles riff on the larger slate tiles used for the kitchen floor.

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High-gloss paint gives the flat-front cabinets a strongly contemporary look, yet thick, traditional moulding around the windows and doorways and wainscoting in the dining room retains the home’s traditional feel. “It’s such a unique head on those openings that we wanted to reuse it,” explains Jeff, referring to the curvaceous top piece above the doorway between the dining room and mudroom. “It almost looks like they used it improperly originally and it needs to be turned over.”

The original home had only one bathroom, which was located upstairs. As part of this remodel, a covered back porch was transformed into a mudroom and a powder room. A floating vanity in the powder room references the waterfall countertop on the island, while the wallpaper pays homage to the people and places of San Francisco, where the two homeowners first met. “You’ve got Alcatraz, the shipbuilding area of Oakland, the BART logo, Alice Waters, Joe Montana, some rappers, and the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland, which was actually the site of our second date,” laughs the homeowner.

It’s been a little more than a year since this project was completed, and the homeowners say they love the transformation. “It’s like night and day,” says the homeowner. “It’s easier to live in, the flow is so much better, and we’re cooking and entertaining more, just like we’d hoped. It feels like it’s an expression of our family and who we are as people.”

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Olson & Jones Construction www.olsonandjones.com ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGN ORANGEWALLstudios www.orangewallstudios.com APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances www.eastbankappliance.com WINDOWS Portland Millwork: Marvin www.portlandmillwork.com Appliances: Eastbank Contractor Appliances: Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko; Doors: Portland Millwork; Flooring: Kip’s Hardwood Floors; Painting Contractor: A Fresh Coat; Cabinetry: Heritage Woodcraft

One of the homeowners is a design professional who sees the territory between modern and traditional as fertile ground for experimentation. “I’m drawn to the more modern end of the spectrum, but I’m really comfortable in the middle, in that transitional zone between traditionalism and modernism. And that’s where I feel like you can break some rules and bend some rules in some fun ways.”

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SWEET SPOT. PRESS TO PICK A PERFECT PEAR. EVERY TIME.

Ripen firm pears at room temperature.

When the sweet spot gives to pressure from your thumb, your pears are deliciously ripe.

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NORTHWEST HARVEST

PEARS written by MARGARETT WATERBURY

GORDY SATO’S FAMILY HAS BEEN GROWING PEARS IN THE HOOD RIVER VALLEY FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. But Gordy never thought he’d become an orchardist—and, for a while, he wasn’t. After business school at OSU, he launched a career as a buyer in the fashion industry, working for companies like Nordstrom and Meier & Frank and covering territory all over the West Coast.

“When you’re young, you want to be where the action is, and it most definitely was not in Hood River on a farm,” laughs Gordy.

But after 26 years of long workdays and tons of travel, that all changed. Gordy was coming back from his monthly sales trip to Hawaii, and on the plane, he realized his life needed a change. “The next morning, I got up, called my boss, and quit,” says Gordy. “And the second call was to my father, saying ‘I’m coming back to the farm.’”

That was 22 years ago. Today, Gordy is one of the leading pear growers in Hood River, with a 160-acre orchard planted in seven different varieties. Has he ever regretted trading fashion for farming? “I think I’m in God’s country,” he says. “I live in my grandma’s house and I look right at Mt. Hood. To be a pear grower is a great thing.”

Near a little red barn nestled among the 100 acres of fruit trees in Hood River, Oregon, live Jon and Debra Laraway. The region’s temperate climate of warm days and cool nights, combined with its rich, volcanic ash soil fed by mountain streams and coastal air, is a perfect recipe for Bartlett, Green Anjou, Red Anjou and Bosc pears.

There’s something special about pears. If apples are an everyday, tossone-in-the-lunchbox kind of fruit, a pear says “party”—sophisticated, delicate, seductive, with a graceful silhouette and musky, perfumed flavor. Except there’s no reason pears need to be saved for special occasions, especially not here in the Northwest, where the vast majority of the nation’s pears are grown.

Oregon and Washington produce 84% of the nation's fresh pear crop.

Oregon produces more pears by weight than any other fruit. This year, we’ll ship about 792 million pounds of pears to buyers around the world, where they’ll appear on shelves from your local grocer all the way to China. This region has also been growing pears for a very long time. Early settlers tucked pear whips (little single-branch seedlings) into the backs of their covered wagons before setting out on the Oregon Trail. Once they arrived in the Northwest, they discovered with pleasure that the mild climate was just right for orchard fruits, and soon orchards in the Willamette Valley and throughout the Columbia Gorge were supplying fruit that filled freight trains destined for hungry markets back home.

Pears are particularly well suited to travel, and unlike many other crops, we don’t have to sacrifice flavor for shippability. That’s because pears are best when they’re harvested when still quite firm and allowed to ripen off the tree. Leave them on the tree too long, and they’re more likely to pick up that odd grittiness, and they can be more prone to rot rather than sweeten.

It’s counterintuitive, especially for those of us who have been trained to believe that tree-ripened anything is the only way to go. Yet pears have been bred for centuries to fill that critical gap between harvest and springtime, when most people had to settle for dried fruit—or no fruit at all. In France, one variety, Passe Crassane, is known as a winter

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pear. It’s traditionally harvested in mid-December and stored for at least one month—if not several—before eating to develop its best flavor. Here in the Northwest, we, too, have a favorite winter pear, the D’Anjou, which is at its finest from January to April, an otherwise grim time for locally grown fruit.

Despite pears’ incredible keeping powers and delicious flavor, they have one major problem: us. Most of us just don’t know how to pick a good pear, and we’ve all suffered through mealy, crunchy, or brown-in-the-middle fruit at least once or twice. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here’s what you need to know to make sure you never eat an under- or over-ripe pear again.

First, don’t worry about buying pears already ripe at the grocery store. Pears ripen successfully off the tree, so you want to pick fruit that’s firm to the touch. Then, take it home and put it on your counter. If you’re in a hurry, put it in a paper bag with an apple or banana, both reliable producers of the ethylene gas that accelerates fruit ripening. The next day, gently press the neck of the pear near the stem. If it’s still hard, you’ve got longer to wait. But the minute it starts to feel soft, you’re in business.

Pears ripen from the inside out, which means by the time the rounded belly of the pear is soft, the inside will likely be overripe, or even rotten. So don’t delay. If you’re not planning to eat your ripe pears right away, they’ll hold for a couple of days in the refrigerator.

And that, of course, is the fun part—eating. A good pear is one of the purest pleasures in life, equally at home in a savory salad, a sweet crisp, or just alongside a few thin shavings of Parmesan cheese and a handful of roasted walnuts.

Or, of course, out of hand, although be cautious; the only fruit that competes in terms of catastrophic, outfit-ruining juiciness is a peach, and even those can’t hold a candle to a perfectly ripe Comice.

At Zupan’s Markets, cheesemonger Kristen Kidney says pears are one of her favorite additions to a cheese board, especially one featuring cheeses from

OPPOSITE Jon and Debra Laraway. Jon comes from a pear-growing family, four generations of them.

Pears have been grown among the rolling orchards and foggy valleys for generations, tended by the same families with the same hard work and commitment to producing the best fresh produce. ABOVE Gordy Sato's grandfather was among the many Japanese who immigrated to the Western United States in the early 1900s and took up pear farming. His 160-acre Ray Sato Orchards, named after his father, is nestled in the valleys of Parkdale, Oregon. BELOW Like his grandfather, Randy Kiyokawa has charted his own course of opportunity, growing Kiyokawa Orchards to 200 acres of strong fruit trees, most devoted to growing Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Forelle and Seckel pears.

CHEESE & WINE PAIRINGS Cheese Pairings by Kristen Kidney, Cheesemonger, Zupan's Markets Wine Recommendations by Eric Degerman, www.greatnwwines.com

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Oregon and Washington. “I think the Northwest is absolutely making world-class cheese,” says Kristen, “and our customers think so, too.” Rogue River Blue from Central Point, Oregon, is one of her favorite cheeses for accompanying pears. “Not only are blue cheese and pears wonderful together, this cheese is wrapped in grape leaves soaked in pear liqueur, so it’s already part of the flavor profile.”

Eric Degerman is a noted columnist on Northwest wine, as well as president and CEO of Great Northwest Wine. In addition to his wine stories and tasting notes for Portrait Magazine, Eric’s talents also include judging for the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Washington State Wine Competition, Savor Northwest, Oregon’s Greatest of the Grape and the Idaho Wine Competition.

Or, follow Gordy’s lead, and introduce your pears to the bar. “I make the best pear ginger vodka martini,” laughs Gordy. “It’s my personal signature.”

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Wine Pairings Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2014 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $45 A discreet involvement of new French oak barrels allows for the ripeness of 2014 to show. Fruity aromas of black raspberry and Bing cherry include cocoa powder, black olive and dusty minerality. Black cherries pop on the satiny entry as raspberry skin tannins and pomegranate juicy acidity combine for an elegant finish.

DomaineDrouhin.com Erath Winery 2015 Pinot Gris, Oregon, $14 This legendary property in the heart of Oregon's Dundee Hills remains famous for Pinot Noir thanks to veteran winemaker Gary Horner, but his bargain-priced Pinot Gris should not be overlooked. Undertones of apple blossom, minerality and honey are backed by honeydew melon and slices of white peach and apricot.

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When designing a pear-cheese pairing, Kristen thinks about matching the weight and intensity of the individual components’ flavors so one doesn’t overpower the other. Asian pears go well with lighter goat cheeses, for instance, while heartier Boscs can stand up to a nutty Parmesan. But don’t stress too much about getting it “right.” “Honestly, it’s kind of fool proof,” laughs Kristen. “Some pairings are better than others, but no matter what, I don’t think you’re going to have a bad time.”

Jason French, the chef and owner of Ned Ludd and Elder Hall in Portland, Oregon loves using pears in both sweet and savory dishes inspired by French and British cooking traditions. “One of the best aspects of the pear is that it’s not too sweet, which makes it very interesting,” says Jason. He often showcases the aromatic qualities of pears by poaching them in simple syrup, or sautéing them with butter and a pinch of sugar before finishing them with a squeeze of lemon juice. Jason also suggests exploring pears’ spicy side by combining them with robust seasonings and aromatics, like Piment d’Espelette, black pepper, or anise.

Seckel Pears are tiny pears, with a chubby, round body, small neck, and short stem. The smallest of all commercially grown pears, Seckels are exceptionally sweet. So sweet in fact, that the bite-size morsels are sometimes called "sugar pears."

Torii Mor 2015 Pinot Blanc, Oregon, $20 Vineyards at both ends of the state come together seamlessly in the glass after much of the blend spent several weeks in neutral barrel, allowing for floral notes to join flavors of Honeycrisp apple, fresh pineapple and pear butter. An injection of Red Ruby grapefruit makes for a rewarding and lasting finish.

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Kristen Kidney, Cheesemonger for Zupan's Markets on SW Burnside is a very familiar face for long-time customers. With carts full of locally sourced meats, produce and wines, customers’ last stops are often to the cheese department for Kristen to pair it all for with the perfect Northwest cheeses for entertaining.

Cheese Pairings Willamette Valley Cheese Company, Brindisi Located in Salem, OR, Willamette Valley Cheese Company's original Brindisi - an aged Fontina-style cheese - bears wonderful earthy, flinty, and sharp flavors followed by a mellow buttery finish from the Jersey cow's milk. The contrast of the honeyed profile of a Seckel pear is a perfect marriage.

Willamette Valley Cheese Company, Creamy Havarti On the other end of the spectrum of offerings from Willamette Valley Cheese Company comes their Creamy Havarti, one of their flagship cheeses. The superior quality of the butterfat-rich Jersey cow's milk really shines through this style of cheese, which is mild, luxuriously creamy, and "barely sliceable soft". The texture just melts into a sweet Seckel pear and highlights the floral and spice notes of the fruit well.

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ANJOU The Anjou pear actually gets better with time, requiring at least 30 days of cold storage to realize its true potential. That means Anjou pears are the last to vanish from grocery store shelves—and late winter and early spring is their time to shine. Dense flesh has a sweet, mild flavor, with a hint of citrus.

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King Estate 2016 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley, $19 Engaging aromas of honeydew melon, Red Delicious apple and peach taffy are followed by orchard fruit flavors of white peach and Anjou pear. Four months on the lees builds mouth feel, then a strong pulse of lemony citrus and dried apricot keeps Oregon's flagship Pinot Gris fruity yet dry.

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Cloud 9 Farms, Pandora's Pink Peppercorn Tiny newcomer Cloud 9 Farms in Ridgefield, WA makes fantastic chevre with a very apt soft cloud-like texture. Their only flavored variety is cheesemaker Pandora's specialty - pink peppercorns. The hint of spice and bright fruity flavors that the pink peppercorns provide, along with the mild and exceptionally clean flavor from their superior goats' milk marries well with a sweet and crisp Anjou pear, especially along with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Kriselle Cellars 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Rogue Valley $23 Upper Table Rock Plateau near Medford, Ore., serves as the backdrop for this winsome and complex blend of orchard and tropical fruit with citrusy influences that emerge naturally from Scott and Krisell Steingraber's young Buxton Ranch site. Green apple and lime provide the frame for the midpalate of passionfruit and guava.

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River's Edge, Siltcoos Made in a traditional French fashion with a distinctly Oregon flair, this soft-ripened goat cheese from the Coast Range has a bloomy ash rind beautifully adorned with a fern leaf. The clean and delicate flavors become spicier and stronger as it ages and are complemented by the lemony undertones of the Anjou pear at any stage.

Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2015 Revelation & Sorek Bloc Estate Grüner Veltliner Umpqua Valley, $24 In 2005, Stephen Reustle pioneered production in the U.S. with his debut bottling of this white grape native to Austria, and he continues to amass gold medals for it. Brisk aromas and flavors of lime, Granny Smith apple, white pepper, sweet herbs and river rock make it succulent, delicious and balanced.

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COMICE Popularized by fruit shippers Harry & David, the Comice pear is round and squat, with a soft buttery texture and incredible juiciness. Delicate skin means Comice often have some superficial scuffing on the surface, but that doesn’t affect the eating quality.

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Abacela 2016 Estate Albarino Umpqua Valley, $21 Clean and bright aromas offer hints of fresh-cut Gala apple, Rainier cherry, quince paste, orange zest and sweet herbs. Bracing acidity arrives early and stays late, bring succulent flavors of Asian pear, Granny Smith apple, lime zest, river rock and lemon peel. It’s a white Spanish grape that’s a natural fit with Manchego cheese.

Abacela.com Dobbes Family Estate 2012 Mirror Image Dessert Wine Rogue Valley, $39 This fortified and sweet Syrah by acclaimed Joe Dobbes is loaded with hints of Chukar Cherry, dried plums, smoked red pepper and raisins. The structure leans toward a lightly viscous ruby Port as both the elevated sugar and alcohol come nicely integrated, but there's plenty in store for the future.

DobbesFamilyEstate.com DANCIN Vineyards 2016 Chassé Chardonnay, Oregon, $32 Dan and Cindy Marca quickly developed a cult-like following for their young Chardonnay program. Their highly allocated Chassé project exhibits balance as honeysuckle opens up to notes of melon, maple baked apple, pineapple and anise. A sense of vivaciousness on the palate comes across as a finishing kick of lemon zest.

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Cheese Pairings Rogue River Blue Hailing from Central Point, OR, multiple award-winning Rogue River Blue (newly organic!) is wrapped in pear liqueur-soaked grape leaves and aged 8 months. Pears make an obvious and delightful pairing, highlighting the flavors imparted by the liqueur. Comice pears are a favorite with blue cheeses because of their sweet and juicy qualities, and there is no better choice than Oregon's pride and joy of cheeses!

Ancient Heritage, Hannah Made in an urban creamery in the heart of Portland, this Manchego-style raw cow and sheep's milk blend is aged for at least six months, gaining a toothsome crunch, savory and earthy flavors and a bright, citrus-y finish. For a light dessert course, pair thin slices of Hannah with sweet and juicy Comice pears and a glass of Oloroso sherry.

A little known fact about the pear is that it is one of the few fruits that does not ripen on the tree. The pear is harvested when it is mature, but not yet ripe, and, if left at room temperature, it slowly reaches a sweet and succulent maturity as it ripens from the inside out. Find out more at www.usapears.org

Comice Bosc

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Bosc Seckel Bartlett

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Concord Red Bartlett

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Green Anjou

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Th e Perfect Pear

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO RIPEN YOUR PEARS ~ Leave firm, unripe pears at room temperature so that they can ripen. ~ Check the neck for ripeness daily by applying gentle pressure to the neck, or stem end, of the pear with your thumb.

If it yields to pressure, then it’s ripe and ready to eat! ~ Once the pear is ripe, it can be refrigerated to slow the ripening process and saved for use up to five days later.

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BOSC This long, slim, russetcolored pear is the variety of choice for poaching, as it has a distinctive shape and firmer flesh that holds up to cooking. Sweet and musky, it can be enjoyed crisp or fully ripe—and its swan-like neck makes it the perfect choice for an elegant centerpiece.

BARTLETT Sometimes called Williams, the Bartlett pear offers “quintessential pear flavor,” says Kathy, with a soft, juicy texture and aromatic flavor. Bartlett pears appear in stores in September, and last for a few months. Ripeness is essential for these pears; right off the tree, and it’s more like a potato than a pear.

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Maryhill Winery 2014 Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $40 Cab is king in Washington state, where orchards continue to be replaced by grape vines, and this reserve tier represents the best blocks Richard Batchelor works with. There’s beautiful varietal correctness with cassis lifting from the glass. Bing cherry, blackberry and earthiness entwine on the palate where firm tannins achieve precise balance.

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Face Rock Creamery, Extra Aged Cheddar Face Rock's Extra Aged Cheddar is a monger favorite at Zupan's with its buttery beginning and sharp balanced finish. The creamy mouthfeel with a crystalline crunch holds up nicely on a slice of Bosc pear with its firmer flesh. Put them both in a grilled cheese sandwich for a special treat!

Irvine & Roberts Family Vineyards 2015 Estate Chardonnay, Rogue Valley, $35 Robert Brittan’s magical touch with Burgundy varieties in the Willamette Valley shows up in his work for this young Southern Oregon project, extending to a Chardonnay that’s filled with finesse. A floral nose of citrus fruit, lavender and coriander leads to unctuous flavors of ripe peach, lemon cream and orange oil.

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Portland Creamery, Oregon Chevre + Cajeta Farmstead chevre hailing from Molalla, Oregon, Portland Creamery's classic plain Oregon Chevre is a beautiful exhibition of high quality goat's milk and superior cheesemaking: clean, lemony flavors and an ultra-creamy, light, almost whipped-like texture. The light tanginess of the chevre is a perfect foil to their Cajeta, a goat's milk caramel made dulce de leche-style. The nutty, spicy flavor with undertones of vanilla, spice, and caramel of a slice of ripe Bosc pear provides the optimum vehicle for the chevre and a drizzle of Cajeta - the perfect bite.

Quady North 2013 Mae’s Vineyard Syrah, Southern Oregon, $32 Take a trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape via Rhône-inspired Herb Quady, a Southern Oregon winemaker with roots in Central California.

Whole-berry fermentation with clusters from his young estate vineyard in the Applegate Valley create savory hints of charcuterie, earthiness and a classic sense of funk, backed by juicy flavors of Marionberry and black cherry.

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Argyle Winery 2014 Vintage Brut, Willamette Valley, $28 Nate Klostermann sets the Northwest standard each year with his classic sparkling program of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Fine and stylish bubbles toss up aromas of sweet lemon, white peach and pineapple with clove and ginger. A graceful mouth feel of Mandarin orange and Gala apple is capped by tangelo acidity.

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Mt. Townsend Creamery, Seastack Named for the famous rock formations along Washington's coastline, Mt. Townsend Seastack from Port Townsend, WA is a creamy soft-ripened cow's milk cheese dusted with ash and sea salt. As it ripens from the outside-in, it softens and gains a luxuriously creamy consistency. The creamy texture, milky and earthy flavor profile, and salty finish pair nicely with a soft and sweet Bartlett pear.

Del Rio Vineyards 2016 Estate Grenache Rosé, Rogue Valley, $17 One of the West Coast’s most decorated rosés wears a lightly pink wardrobe that leads to a gorgeous nose of Ruby Red grapefruit, Rainier cherry and rose petal. Its bone-dry and ripe fruit approach comes across as strawberry-rhubarb compote and loganberry, backed by a nibble of cherry skin and a finish of lime peel.

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Cascadia Creamery, Sleeping Beauty Located at the base of Mt. Adams, Cascadia Creamery turns out beautifully unique organic and raw milk originals. Sleeping Beauty is a shining example - aged for up to 100 days in an on-site lava tube, it is smooth and buttery with a supple sharpness that is absolutely succulent with a ripe and sweet Bartlett pear.

Ponzi Vineyards 2016 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $19 Second-generation winemaker Luisa Ponzi works with 40-year-old family plantings for her annually stellar and large-scale Pinot Gris program. Tropical aromas hinting at banana chips and jasmine include honeydew melon and yellow grapefruit. A slurp of white peach leads to deliciously tingly sensations of lime juice, orange zest and nectarine skin.

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recipes by Exceutive Chef /Owner Jason French NED LUDD, AN AMERICAN CRAFT KITCHEN www.nedluddpdx.com photography by David L. Reamer INGREDIENTS 3 Comice Pears, halved, cored and sliced 3 T Butter 1 c. Brown Sugar 1/2 c. fresh Cranberries 1 sheet store bought Puff pastry, or make your own if feeling heroic 1 egg with 2 t water, beaten 2 oz Rogue Smoked Blue Cheese Piment d’Espalette Maldon Sea Salt

PREPARE Heat a saute pan over medium high heat, and melt the butter until it bubbles and browns slightly. Add the sugar and stir into the butter until it begins to melt and bubble. Add the pears, a good pinch of salt and sauté for 5 minutes, tossing or stirring a few times. Remove from the heat and strain any liquid from the pears.

Reserve the pear butter sauce in a small sauce pan. Transfer the pears to a small pan and refrigerate. The idea is to soften the pears without cooking through.

Lightly flour a work surface and lay out the puff pastry and take a few passes with a rolling pin but not rolling too thin. Chill the dough for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove the dough and pears from the fridge. Place the dough on a sheet pan and arrange the pears from the center working your way out to within 2-3 inches from the outside edge.

Note: the galette does not have to be round! Arrange the cranberries over the pears and begin to fold the dough over the pears and folding clockwise until the dough has surrounded the pears in a semi attractive pattern. The pears and cranberries should be exposed with an edge of folded dough.

Brush the dough with the egg and bake the galette in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from the oven and cool slightly on a wire rack. Warm the pear butter sauce.

Transfer to a cutting board and grate the blue cheese over the galette until well covered. Slice and serve with a good drizzle of the sauce, a sprinkling of Piment d’Espalette and sea salt.

Galette of Pear, Blu e Ch eese & Pim ent d’Espalette

MAKES ONE 9 INCH GALETTE

Crostini of Arugula, Th ick Cut Bacon, Red Anjou Pear, Mostarda & Goat Ch eese SERVES 4

photography by DAVID L. REAMER

recipe by Exceutive Chef /Owner Jason French NED LUDD, AN AMERICAN CRAFT KITCHEN www.nedluddpdx.com

FOR THE CROSTINI

PREPARE MOSTARDA

PREPARE CROSTINI

2c. Pear Mostarda

Heat a sauce pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, onion and ginger and cook for three to four minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the spices and increase the heat. Continue to cook for another three to four minutes, stirring as needed. Add the pear and brown sugar and cook anther three to four minutes.

Deglaze with the apple cider vinegar and wine and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer the mostarda for an hour or until the liquid evaporates and the texture is like loose jam. This should be made ahead and will keep in your fridge for several weeks if not months.

Make a big batch and use on pork loin, on a cheese board or on a delicious gingerbread cake with cream cheese.

Cook the bacon over medium heat in a cast iron skillet. Place the arugula in a mixing bowl. While the bacon cooks, preheat a broiler to high and brush the bread with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toast both sides of bread under the broiler. Transfer the toast to individual plates or platters. Remove the bacon from the pan, reserving the fat. Cut the bacon into two or three pieces. Squeeze the half lemon over the arugula and spoon some of the bacon fat from the skillet over the arugula as well. Grate some goat cheese over each slice of toast and top with the bacon.

Toss the arugula to dress and season with sea salt. Divide evenly over the bacon. Spoon the pear mostarda over the arugula and grate some more cheese over the top. Serve with a knife and fork and a crisp white wine, like NW Riesling or soft lush red lie Gamay Noir.

4 halved Pieces of Thick Sliced Bread 4 Pieces of Thick Sliced Bacon 1 bunch Arugula leaves, washed and dried and kept cold Medium Aged Goat Cheese Juice of half a lemon Maldon Sea Salt

FOR THE MOSTARDA 1/2 c. Olive oil 1 large Yellow Onion, peeled and diced 1 knob Ginger, roughly the size of a thumb 1T ea Brown/yellow mustard seed 2t Fennel seed 1t Fenugreek 3 ea Red Anjou Pear, cored and cut into medium dice 1c Brown Sugar 1c Apple cider vinegar 2c White Wine Salt and Pepper

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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

LAKE HOUSE

written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by BENJAMIN BENSCHNEIDER

ART. FAMILY. THE OUTDOORS. THE THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE MEANINGFUL FOR THIS FAMILY ARE THE SAME THINGS THAT GUIDED THE DESIGN OF THEIR NEW HOME ON BAINBRIDGE ISLAND. ABUNDANT LIGHT, PLENTY OF ROOM FOR A GROWING TRIBE, AND PLACES OF HONOR FOR A LIFETIME OF INTERNATIONAL COLLECTING MAKE THIS HOME ONE OF A KIND.

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EVERY HOME HAS A GUIDING PRINCIPAL. Some are driven by aesthetic ideas, while others are informed by the visual language of the natural surrounds. But this new home on Bainbridge Island was designed specifically to fit its owners’ histories and lifestyles like a tailor-made suit.

Peter Brachvogel and his wife, Stella Carosso, started BC&J Architects in 1990. Seattle was just kicking off its first, Microsoft-fueled tech boom, and downtown’s urban core was filling with impressive designer’s offices and showpiece architectural firms. But Peter and Stella had other priorities.

“We stayed on Bainbridge Island,” says Peter. “We wanted to be able to live where we worked. Our kids were growing up here, we wanted an easy commute, and we wanted our practice to be all about the clients’ needs, not our own ego.”

When the owners of this new home on Bainbridge Island first contacted BC&J Architects, they had just purchased a piece of land and were ready to build a custom second home. Their main desires were plenty of room for adult children and their families, a strong connection to the outdoor environment, and enough space that the couple could finally unpack their collection of art and sculpture they’d acquired over a lifetime of traveling.

Those were exactly the kinds of client needs BC&J was excited to fulfill.

First, however, a less enjoyable directive awaited: land use restrictions. The design needed to conform to Bainbridge Island’s strict waterfront land use constraints, including shoreline setbacks, lot coverage, height limits, and natural vegetation buffers. The current home is within a hair’s breadth of the maximum lot coverage restrictions, which were further reduced by an existing boathouse and guesthouse already on the property. “It was a throttle stop,” explains Peter, “but it held the scale and proportion in check.”

ABOVE A 700-pound solid-core door clad in acid-etched steel presides over the entry. It has an angled perimeter to reference the battered shape of the interior columns, and is mounted on a pivot hinge. The handle extends the length of the door, but only the span within easy arm’s reach is thinned and textured for grip. RIGHT The dining room was designed to feel like a courtyard or breezeway, with natural light coming from multiple directions. “It’s really fun to have meals in there, especially in the summer when the doors are open,” says Peter.

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The site faces north, which can present a challenge in terms of capturing light. To open up the home as much as possible to the Northwest’s precious sun, Peter and Stella designed a terrace to follow the line of the shoreline and create longer-range views down the passage towards summer sunsets. They also tweaked the bedroom wing to sit at an angle to the main home to capture a view of Mt. Baker and create unimpeded sightlines to the northwest from the living room.

Then, Peter and Stella designed a set of clerestory windows to brighten the home even more. “By cracking the roof plane open and allowing the roof to sit on a bed of glass, we were able to get a lot of light into the middle of the building,” explains Peter. To meet structural requirements, that meant the home needed to be framed in steel rather than timber, much like a commercial multistory building.

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The great room has 14-foot ceilings, but the clerestory windows keep the ceiling from feeling too remote. The media cabinet is made of walnut, and the floors are white oak. “We wanted to use a system of colors that picked up on the colors in the surrounding environment, like driftwood after a storm” says Peter. “So we have these grey and sand colored finishes on the ceiling and floor, and we used walnut and sapele on the cabinets.”

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“The cantilevered roof and steel frame really are quite liberating,” says Peter. “It allows you to do all sorts of things wood framing doesn’t allow you to do, like have open corners. And if you have a lot this valuable, why wouldn’t you want to open it up?” In a nod to steel’s critical role in the home, Peter says they used it to replace wood even in non-load bearing settings, such as stair risers, baseboards, the fireplace cladding, and the front door.

Inside the home’s envelope, Peter and Stella laid out rooms to maximize shared spaces for spending time together as a group while also creating multiple options for guest and resident privacy. The home is divided into two main wings: a public wing containing the great room, kitchen, a small dining space, and a pantry and powder room; and a private wing, containing the master bedroom suite, guest bedrooms, and an office. Additional guest lodging is located in the boathouse and guesthouse, making it possible to accommodate larger gatherings.

Throughout the home, Peter and Stella intentionally softened transitions and connected spaces using shared functional, thematic, and aesthetic elements.

The dining room is situated between the public and private wings of the home, linking them together. A U-shaped fireplace connects the great room and the dining room, and is also visible from outside of the home. Big doors to the front terrace and a long skylight above the dining room table make the space read like an outdoor courtyard. “It feels like you’re outside between the two buildings,” says Peter, “almost like you’re in an enclosed breezeway.”

Links extend to the outdoors and the other buildings on the property. The terrace itself wraps from the exterior of the public wing of the home over to the master bedroom, where it attenuates from a broad terrace to stepping-stones in order to create a sense of removal. The concrete columns that pass through the main living spaces of the home have sloping sides, referencing the battered walls (walls built with receding slopes) of the boathouse and guesthouse. Peter says placing them by the crisp lines of the windows helps the angles read most clearly.

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LEFT In the master bedroom, a hide-away television set is embedded in the footboard for discreet late-night television sessions. RIGHT Floor-to-ceiling vein-matched marble tiles cover every surface in the guest bedroom. “The tile guy was in there a long time,” laughs Peter. “Like five months.”

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LEFT Designed to evoke a spa-like setting, the master bath boasts heated floors and tub deck, an extra-deep tub, and a hidden television set behind one of the vanity mirrors. The walls and tub surround are grey Fusano limestone, which has a lovely buttery texture. The cabinets are built from walnut. RIGHT Many of the lighting fixtures were collected by the homeowners on their travels, including this statement chandelier off the kitchen.

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of space. Peter says art shows best in spaces that are relatively neutral, but in a family home, the challenge lays in designing a space that doesn’t read as a gallery-like white box. “You have to provide spaces for art to be, you don’t want to overpower the art,” says Peter. “If you have a gentle backdrop while still letting the building be a nice, strong voice behind, that allows you to create moments to enjoy all these pieces. The building has to respond to the art in a calming way.”

In the kitchen, that meant building nooks above the traditional cabinetry to house a collection of items the homeowners had acquired in Italy and Africa. Peter and Stella installed built-in lighting at the base of each cabinet to show off the objects, which had the unexpected side effect of highlighting the shape of the nooks themselves. “I really like this edge light that occurs on the cabinetry,” says Peter. “It was a nice surprise.”

Any new home is a dance between homeowner, architect, and the inherent qualities and restrictions of the site, and this property was no different. BC&J Architects’ client-focused approach and the homeowners’ openness to new ideas resulted in a sophisticated home flooded with light, art, and opportunities for connection and retreat. “They were such great clients,” says Peter. “When you have an owner who’s willing to listen, to come with their ears on, that’s when you end up with something special.”

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Carley Construction www.carleyconstruction.com ARCHITECT BC& J Architecture www.bcandj.com LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Bliss Garden Design www.blissgardendesign.com Appliances: Sub-Zero, Wolf; Plumbing Fixtures: Hansgrohe, Sento, Julian

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ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON www.energytrust.org

APPLIANCES & FIREPLACES BASCO APPLIANCES www.bascoappliances.com BLUESTAR www.bluestarcooking.com EASTBANK CONTRACTOR APPLIANCES www.eastbankappliance.com JENN-AIR www.jennair.com LISAC’S FIREPLACES & STOVES www.lisacsfireplaces.com STANDARD TV & APPLIANCE www.standardtvandappliance.com SUB-ZERO, WOLF www.subzero-wolf.com

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GIULIETTI/SCHOUTEN AIA ARCHITECTS www.gsarchitects.net JAMES DIXON ARCHITECT www.jdixonarchitect.com NATHAN GOOD ARCHITECTS www.nathangoodarchitects.com NEIL KELLY www.neilkelly.com NIFELLE DESIGN www.nifelledesign.com OLSON & JONES CONSTRUCTION www.olsonandjones.com DON YOUNG & ASSOCIATES, INC. www.dyaconstruction.com STEELHEAD ARCHITECTURE www.steelheadarchitecture.com

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PARR DESIGN CENTER & PARR LUMBER www.parr.com PRATT & LARSON TILE AND STONE www.prattandlarson-or.com SIERRA PACIFIC WINDOWS www.sierrapacificwindows.com

FABRICS & FABRIC STORES DURALEE www.duralee.com KRAVET www.kravet.com LE-JACQUARD-FRANCAIS www.lejacquardfrancais.com LEE JOFA www.leejofa.com MILL END STORE www.millendstore.com

FARMERS MARKETS & HARVESTS BEAVERTON FARMERS MARKET www.beavertonfarmersmarket.com USA PEARS www.usapears.org

HOME FURNISHINGS & FLOOR COVERINGS ALCHEMY COLLECTIONS www.alchemycollections.com ALTURA FURNITURE www.alturafurniture.com ARTERIORS HOME www.arteriorshome.com BEARD’S FRAMING www.beards.com BELLA CASA www.bellacasa.net BLISS STUDIO www.blissstudio.com CURATE HOME www.curatehome.net GUS MODERN www.gusmodern.com HIP www.hippdx.com J GARNER HOME www.jgarnerhome.com JONATHAN ADLER www.jonathanadler.com LILIAN AUGUST FOR HICKORY WHITE www.lilianaugust.com ROCHE BOBOIS www.roche-bobois.com

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ROOM & BOARD www.roomandboard.com TUFENKIAN ARTISAN CARPETS www.tufenkianportland.com WILLIAM AND WAYNE www.williamandwayne.com

KITCHEN & BATH

ARTISTIC STONE DESIGN www.artisticstonedesign.com CAESARSTONE www.caesarstoneus.com INFINITY COUNTERTOPS www.infinitycountertops.com KOHLER SIGNATURE STORE BY KELLER SUPPLY www.kohler.com

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HOLTEY LAW www.holteylaw.com

PAINT

BENJAMIN MOORE www.benjaminmoore.com COLORHOUSE PAINT www.colorhouse-paint.com SHERWIN-WILLIAMS www.sherwin-williams.com

REAL ESTATE

HOYT REALTY GROUP (VISTA CONDOMINIUMS) www.vistanorthpearl.com O’DONNELL GROUP REALTY www.odonnellgrouprealty.com

TRAVEL, RESTAURANTS & WINERIES CRAMOISI VINEYARD www.cramoisivineyard.com

DUNDEE HILLS PINOT NOIR VINTAGE COLLECTION www.dundeehill.org Q RESTAURANT & BAR www.q-portland.com THE INN AT SPANISH HEAD www.spanishhead.com ZUPANS’S MARKETS www.zupans.con

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AURIC SALON www.auricsalon.com HAND & STONE MASSAGE & FACIAL SPA www.handandstone.com

ADVERTISER INDEX Artistic Stone Design .................................27 AURIC Salon...............................................33 BASCO Appliances ....................................... 4 Beard’s Framing...................................30, 68 Beaverton Farmers Market ......................110 Bella Casa ..................................................54 Cramoisi Vineyard ...................................110 Curate Home .............................................70 Don Young Associates, Inc. ........................13 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir...........................109 Eastbank Contrator Appliances ..................29 Energy Trust of Oregon ..............................16 Giulietti/Schouten AIA Architects ...............54 Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa .........70 HIP ............................................................... 9 Holtey Law .................................................18 Hoyt Realty Group (Vista Condominiums) ... 8 Infinity Countertops...................................64 Inn at Spanish Head ..................................33 James Dixon Architect ...............................17 Kohler Signature Store by Keller Supply ...22 Land Rover Portland ................................. IFC Lisac’s Fireplace & Stoves ...........................46 Mill End Store ............................................65 Nathan Good Architects .............................15 Neil Kelly ...................................................28 Nifelle Design ............................................62 O’Donnell Group Realty............................... 3 Olson & Jones Construction ......................69 Parr Lumber & Design Center ...................... 6 Pratt & Larson Tile & Stone .........................64 Q Restaurant ............................................110 Roche Bobois .............................................11 Room & Board ...........................................BC Sierra Pacific Windows...............................47 Standard TV & Appliance............................20 Steelhead Architecture ..............................18 Sub-Zero Wolf ............................................52 Tufenkian Artisan Carpets ..........................62 USA Pears...................................................98 Zupan’s Markets ......................................111

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