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KITCHEN + BATH DESIGN Finishes shift toward honed, natural stone, hand wrapped rattan furniture and vintage-inspired fixtures. Consider creating a mood with kitchen and bath cabinetry by using deep or grey-washed blues. Continuing to be inspired by hotel and retail spaces, kitchens are replacing upper cabinets with metal, wood or glass shelving..
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Sited with dramatic views of the Cascade Range, Willamette River and city below, Allied Works Architects designed a residence for a prominent Portland couple that includes a main house, freestanding guest house and garage, with extensive patios, courts and gardens that cascade down a sloping hillside.
46 COLOR CHAMELEON Guggenheim Architecture and Design Studio transforms a run of the mill ranch-house into a true minimalist’s modern home, including a luxurious master suite addition, new ensuite bathrooms for two children’s rooms and a powder room.
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Deep, saturated moody hues are topping this year’s color trends. Amidst a beautiful array of jewel-toned offerings, designers are incorporating colors like emeralds, aquamarines, ochres and chili pepper tones paired with burnished and oxidized finishes, handcrafted authenticity and eclectic maximalist styling.
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A COUNTRY ESTATE Situated on a hilltop overlooking 50 acres of ranch land, Garrison Hullinger Interior Design creates an elegant and luxurious country estate using natural finishes and a rustic feel, for his client a committed outdoorsman.
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Conceived as a minimalist retreat for two dedicated art collectors and creators, Heliotrope Architects situated the home at the top of a steep hill, with southwest views and a forest on the opposite side. The plan accommodates two bedroom suites and living spaces in an efficient 1,600 square feet.
For a Lake Oswego family, a major addition meant all the benefits of a new home without the move. Architect Dave Giulietti and designer Taryn Emerson worked together to ensure this cottage-style home retained its farmhouse charms.
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A charming Northwest remodel by Heidi Caillier Design combines clean shapes with farmhouse warmth and a touch of modern industrial style to create an open, light-filled nest for a growing family.
Spend the weekend exploring Maryhill Winery, located in one of America’s most unique wine region which features world-class wines, wild beauty, low-traffic wine touring and relaxed tasting rooms in the spectacular Columbia Gorge and Columbia Valley AVAs.
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A place for everything, everything in its place. This Neil Kelly kitchen infuses a clean, modern aesthetic with thoughtful functional design to make cooking a pleasure and hosting a joy.
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DESTINATION: ASHLAND With its verdant landscape, notable local food scene and theatre around every corner, Ashland and Southern Oregon are a cultural, culinary and open-air getaway.
Recipe Index 117 Aburi Shime Saba with Ponzu and Koji Oil 119 Peach & Burrata Tartine 120 New Potatoes with Aged Butter and Wild Pea Powder
on the cover With dramatic views of the Cascade Range, Willamette River, and city below. a Portland hilltop residence by Allied Works Architecture includes a main house, freestanding guest house and extensive patios, courts and gardens. photo by ©Jeremy Bittermann
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PUBLISHER Claudia M. Brown EDITOR/SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Kiki Meletis PHOTOGRAPHERS Sean Airhart Jeremy Bittermann Blackstone Edge Studios Jared Bumgarner Haris Kenjar Kuda Photography Udom Surangsophon Leah Verwey CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kim Cooper Findling
ROAD TRIPS ARE HOPPING RIGHT ONTO MY CALENDAR, STARTING WITH ASHLAND. It’s a great escape offering culture – two or three Oregon Shakespeare plays, dining at MÄS restaurant on Chef Josh Dorcak’s sublime creations, and a lovely afternoon of leisurely wine tasting along Bear Creek Winery Trail. Having last seen Crater Lake’s surreal blue water in grade school, that’s also a must. Mostly, the allure of a trip to Southern Oregon is meandering through its charming little towns and meeting the people. There will be stories. Kim Cooper Findling highlights hot spots for a great weekend, whether you’re looking for adventure, nature or more laid-back pursuits. MÄS restaurant executive chef/owner Josh Dorcak, winner of Iron Chef Oregon, among his many kudos, shares favorite recipes for New Potatoes with Aged Butter and Wild Pea Powder; and Aburi Shime Saba with Ponzu and Koji Oil. HITHER executive chefs/owners Corrie and Wesley Reimer share their favorite recipe for Peach & Barrata Tartine. Allied Works Architecture Principal Brad Cloepfil was commissioned to design a prominent Portland family’s first modern home to take advantage of sweeping views of Portland’s mountain ranges, river and downtown. Builder Don Tankersley, a long-time collaborator on projects with Allied Works, particularly for challenging sites involving structures on hillsides, was soon added to the team. The new home was designed and built to capture light from every angle, setting the perfect stage for New York designer Lisa Frazar’s exquisite interiors to complement the couple’s vast art collection. Designer Taryn Emerson teamed with Portland architect Dave Giulietti on a charming cottage-style remodel in Lake Oswego. Adding over
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1,200 square feet, the growing Scotti family now enjoys a larger farm-style kitchen and outdoor entertaining area, more spacious bedroom and storage areas and a private deck off the master bedroom - all without changing the front of their home. Heliotrope Architects Principal Joe Herrin went minimalist all the way for his contemporary gallery owners Collectors’ Retreat on Orcas Island. Designed at a mere 1,600 square feet, the second home has flexible interior walls to showcase an expansive rotating art collection. Clean lines contrast with entire walls of windows embracing the outdoors. The result? A Zen life with art among the trees. Eye On Design pages in this issue are filled with our hot picks for home furnishings, tile, rugs, cabinetry, lighting and much more, along with the official Color of The Year from the Pantone Color Institute – Living Coral 15-1546, symbolizing our need for optimism and joyful pursuits. So true! If you are planning to build or remodel or do a home décor makeover, and want to find qualified interior design professionals, architects and contractors, check out the portfolios on our website and start the conversation. Go to www.PortraitMagazine.com/portfolios for some of the top talent in the Northwest.
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Color Crush PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral COLOR OF THE YEAR 2019
Pantone Color Institute has announced its Color of the Year— Living Coral. Sociable and spirited, the engaging nature of PANTONE 16-1546 symbolizing our need for optimism and joyful pursuits. Living Coral adds a spirited pop of color to any room whether in home furnishings, tabletop, or on the wall. Think coral hue with a golden undertone!
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1. HAPPY GO LUCKY Juicy hues of Flammingo and Grapefruit are the foundation of Duralee’s lively collection— Tradewinds Indoor/Outdoor Wovens. Available through Mill End Store. www.millendstore.com 2. SUNNY CITRUS A gift that will feel special, the Citrus Candle by Trina Turk. www.trinaturk.com 3. HOT SEAT Lillian August Modern Living Oliver Chair in Liege Orange with light gold legs. Through J Garner Home. www.jgarnerhome.com 4. POP OF COLOR In celebration of Pantone’s highly anticipated Color of the Year for 2019 – Living Coral, Kravet presents fabrics inspired by this empowering choice, along with decorative accessories in spirit of this energizing hue. Through Mill End Store. www.millendstore.com 5. ROOM FOR ALL With a low-profile silhouette, and chunky, piped-edge details, Gus Modern Nexus sofa balances clean-lines with a relaxed, bohemian vibe, in Thea Seasalt. Through HIP. www.hippdx.com
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White cabinets and countertops provide just the right neutral backdrop for a graphic statement backsplash. Stone Impressions Vecina tile in Charcoal commands all the visual attention in this application of 6Ă—6 or 12Ă—12 Carrara. Available through Intrepid Marble and Granite, www.intrepidrocks.com
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1. UNIVERSALLY MODERN The Shae Pendant with bent, flat strips of bamboo, mounted to the rattan frame in a white painted finish from Arteriors. www.arteriorshome.com 2. FRENCH KITCHEN Palecek’s Navy 24” counter barstool with steel legs in pewter fininsh, shown in Porch Blue. www.palecek.com 3. EASYGOING STRIPES Shore Stripe cotton rug Gradient shades of sky, ocean, and denim create a mystical atmosphere with a tang of salt offers a subtle and easygoing addition to a coastal chic mood. Through Dash and Albert. www.annieselke.com
4. VERSATILE SEATING Simple chic, Micheal Aram’s Hammerton serving set. www.michaelaram.com 5. MIX AND MATCH A beautiful color palette on durable stoneware.,Vietri’s Incanto Stone Aqua Baroque and Stone Linen, inspired by the architectural curves of 17th century Europe. www.vietri.com 6. VERSATILE SEATING AGA Elise 48” Dual Fuel Range creates the characteristic feel of an authentic French kitchen. through Eastbank Appliances. www.eastbankappliance.com
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3. MADE TO MEASURE One of many designs, Cravet Marble Waterjet Deco from Elements Collection.12 is fully customizable. Through Intrepid Marble and Granite. www.intrepidrocks.com 4. THE PERFECT TABLE The Icaro extendable table by Calligaris a veneered wood base and ceramic top. Sturdy, dependable and versatile with its rectangular top and two side extension leaves. Through HIP. www.hippdx.com
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4. BARISTA ENVY Prepare your favorite coffee drink like a professional barista. Bosch 800 Series, 24” Built-in Coffee Machine with Home Connect. Through Standard TV & Appliance. standardtvandappliance.com 5. A PERFECT CUP A hometown favorite, versatile and full-bodied blend, Holler Mountain is Stumptown Coffee’s signature organic blend. www.stumptowncoffee.com
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1. HERB GARDEN Delightful Herbes Folles tablecloth in Grey, featuring a poetic backdrop of budding flowers. www.le-jacquard-francais.com
(above) Currey and Company Aldington Pendant’s flared shade with circlets of metal in vintage brass finish. Through DFG Seattle. www.dfgseattle.com (below) Handcrafted of stoneware in Veneto, the Incanto Square Handled Platter. From Vietri www.vietri.com
2. PARIS PERFECTION Poilâne: The Secrets of the World-Famous Bread Bakery (pre-order, October 2019). Poilâne provides instructions so bakers can reproduce its unique “hug-sized” sourdough loaves. www.powells.com 3. CUSTOMIZE IT With twenty-four hand-created metal finishes Elements 21 by Watermark Design Studio offers the ability to create your own design statement. www.watermark-designs.com 4. CLASSIC DESIGN L’Objet’s stately Cubisme Cheese Serving Set. www.l-objet.com 5+6. TIME TESTED Strong classic designs with a worn, heathered look, Kravet Echo 34542_11 and Kravet Mirmar. At Mill End Store www.millendstore.com
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A PERFECT UNION WAS FORMED WHEN a prominent Portland family fortunate enough to live in several historic old homes commissioned Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture to design their first modern home. Sited on a projected ridge of the Tualatin Mountains, it has epic views of Portland’s iconic mountain ranges, river and downtown. “The family, which had previously lived in classic and notable historic Portland homes,” says Cloepfil, “had never built a home before. After finding this incredible property, they decided to commission a piece of architecture that would fuel their growing desire to continue living in interesting places.” As the project began to gear up, Cloepfil called on builder Don Tankersley of Don Tankersley Construction to join the team.“When Brad calls to say, ‘I’ve got a project I want you to look at,’ you come running,” says Tankersley.
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“The architecture,” says Cloepfil, “is really about the site, which is true for most of our houses and work. In this case, the permanent markers that hold it to the earth are the three pillars of concrete - the fireplaces, earthworks and terracing. The house itself is more ephemeral, piercing the light through seams in the roof.”
Tankersley agrees. “Those concrete fireplaces have a texture and color that’s very earthen and worn,” he says. “Even though they are big blocks of board formed concrete, they are not cold. They are the found ruins around which the house was built.” Tankersley loves working with Allied Works’ team, which included Dan Koch on this project, as they will bring him into meetings with the clients, architect and often the designer early in the process, which, he says, creates time and cost saving advantages. “We had our weekly meetings where the architects would come in with solutions to any problems that the owners would suggest. I’d leave there and go and price it out and try to figure out the details for the architect,” he says. “Don is a rare builder who completely understands the design intent,” says Cloepfil. “You don’t have to explain very much to him, because he’s very bright and has a good eye, which makes working together a true partnership and a real pleasure.” “It’s all in the details,” adds Tankersley. “The challenge is to realize the intent of the architect and not let the logistics or the necessities of construction change something the architect wants.” One such detail is the black walnut cabinetry work, says Tankersley. “Mark Newman Design in Wood painstakingly built all the cabinets in there. He had us all go, the homeowners, Brad, Dan Koch, me and our finisher, Frank McGinnis, on a field trip to a mill, where we picked out each veneer, one by-one. It was a very impressive, fun day!” Building on the side of a hill was a definite challenge. Concrete work estimated to take three months, took six. “We shaped the whole lot,” says Tankersley, “then did some architectural gymnastics to fit the home to the lot. Cloepfil’s design was all about creating these views. Instead of punching holes in a wall and putting in a window, we removed the wall and replaced it with glass, and completely revealed the view to the edges, so it feels like the end of the pavilion is open, especially in the dining room.” The dining room became a focal point for New York designer Lisa Frazar of Studio Frazar who was recommended by Cloepfil as a designer who went to architecture school before becoming an interior designer and is simpatico with architects, working in concert with them to enhance their design. PREVIOUS PAGE The board and batten exterior creates an intentional architectural detail - a shadow line that looks as if one plane is floating in front of the other, since the return of the batten is unseen. An Ebony and Cape Cod gray stain by Sikkens products adds definition. THIS PAGE Each black walnut veneer was hand picked by the architects, homeowner and builder at Mark Newman Design in Wood. A custom Paul Rudolph Modulightor light fixture floats above the oval Pergay dining table to avoid obstructing view or architecture. Vintage 1960s Arne Norell chairs and Robert Kuo lacquer drumstool cozy up to the concrete and tile fireplace.
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The striped Peter Alexander wall art left plays off the piano’s keys right. A purple Tommy Parzinger sectional sofa is upholstered in 1950s Maharam sofa fabric. It is cocked at one end to replicate the geometry of the wedge of light that filters into the room. The popular 1944 “Clam” Chair by Philip Arctander was sourced through a Swedish auction house. Mallet, a Portland furniture manufacturer, built Frazar’s custom coffee table using a Costa Rican wood slab with mahogany legs. Frazar designed the custom block rug by Beauvais Carpets. Ward Bennet’s 1970s Swivel chairs were found on 1st Dibs. Vintage lamp by Tue Paulsen. Integrated audio and video throughout the home by E Cubed Audio VIdeo.
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“The house was fully furnished when I was flown out to meet the clients,” recalls Frazar. “I didn’t leave the property for 2 days. During that time, I realized how the ceiling which is splayed open to bring in light made it impossible to introduce rectilinear furnishings like their long dining table, which looked off at all times.” To address that crucial architectural element of the design, Frazar recommended using an oval Marie Pergay dining table and vintage Mies van der Rohe chairs.“That was our first big purchase and it took us six months to find the table with stainless steel top and lucite base.” “The clients,” says Cloepfil, “began to question their thinking about furniture and art the more they lived in the house and understood it. They began collecting contemporary art and furniture as they evolved into the house.” As Cloepfil walked the house with his clients, he discussed ways to make the furnishings inform the architecture. “As the architecture weaves and folds with light, angles and geometry,” he said, “the walnut storage pieces, the presence of the hearth, fireplaces, concrete and tile all
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ground it.” He cautioned that “Contemporary houses are often more abstract, even if they’re richly, beautifully detailed. Therefore, the role of its furnishings is critical; they must be to the scale of the house. A rote response is a total mistake.” He also noted that introducing pieces from various moments in history helps give a room a more cohesive feel. “That’s the magic of interior design,” he says. “A lot of contemporary houses looks as if their furnishings were all bought right now, rather than contextualizing things with a bit of history to them. Using furniture from different periods extends the conversation.” THIS PAGE Cross cut white oak flooring is intersected by a board form concrete fireplace countered in turn by towering walls and cabinetry of black walnut veneer by Mark Newman Desi.gn in Wood. A swirling 1950s Upsala Ekeby Swedish vase reiterates the oval lines of the dining table. KGBL bronze and walnut bench with horsehair upholstery by Holland & Sherry. OPPOSITE PAGE A custom designed scribble rug by Studio Frazar grounds the 1960 Arne Norell chairs. Outdoor furniture by Richard Schultz populates the terrace. Dynamic lift and slide door and windows from Vancouver, BC, rise to 14 feet, supported by a zinc roof with lots of steel, says Tankersley.
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When Frazar came onboard, she worked with the family very closely to carry out the transformation, involving them in the process at every step of the way. “They’re fun, travel all over, shop and collect. This home was a labor of love for them,” she says. “I soon discovered they love color, so as I’d find things, we would replace the existing furniture with colorful pieces like the vintage purple Parzinger sofa, which I bought from a dealer in Sag Harbor.” “Things took time,” says Frazar, “but each time we introduced a new material, like the metal and lucite Pergay table and the dark leather van der Rohe vintage chairs that complimented the architecture, everyone agreed that the unexpectedness of these furnishings enhanced the home.” Soon, the couple began adding key elements themselves, such as the large Brooks painting in the living room, which they discovered in a New York art warehouse. “On Valentine’s Day, the husband came to New York looking for a gift for his wife,” recalls Frazar, “and I sent him to my favorite ceramic store in New York City - Freeforms. Now they’ve begun collecting ceramics as well.” Cloepfil says he doesn’t approach a project with any presumptions. “It’s just a conversation. What’s inspired by the site, particular things a client is interested in, how they live, what phase of life they are in.” Art, he adds, is always a part of that conversation. “This family started collecting art pretty seriously. So, I introduced them to Liz Leach of Elizabeth Leach Gallery in Portland, since she works with a lot of national galleries.” Well-known for his work on some of America’s notable art museums, Cloepfil used similar design techniques on this home. “We use light in a lot of our projects as shadow play to dematerialize the surface, as we did with the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver,” he says. “By the scaling of OPPOSITE Interior Guest Cottage features a Papa Bear chair, Dunbar bench and coffee table by Tue Poulson. THIS PAGE The serene guest cottage bedroom is grounded by a vintage Swedish flatweave rug. A colorful DWR bed teams with a Hans Wegner chair. Cabinetry throughout the home, by Mark Newman Design in Wood.
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pieces of wood so when the sun hits the different façades, different depths, they are made ephemeral by the light.” Tankersley was particularly taken by this aspect of the design. “You have to see a drawing of it or in person to appreciate what a nice detail it is,” he says. “The board behind the batten is ¾” cedar, while on top, the batten is 5.5” x 1.5” thick with the sides angled back at 10 degrees, which creates a shadow line that looks as if one plane is floating in front of the other.” Although Tankersley didn’t work with Frazar until his work was done, he was very taken with the way her work complemented the architectural essence of the home. “I’m just thrilled with the way the furnishings and art really make the house look good,” he says. “Coming from New York City,” says Frazar, “I’d never been on a project that had such rich landscaping or a house with such amazing materials that captured the light and the views as Brad’s design has done. Frankly, I was a little intimidated at first to put any furniture in the house, but the clients were so enthusiastic and wideopen about collaborating and learning over time that the outcome became so beautiful that we’re still working together on other parts of the house.” An avid gardener and a member of many of Portland’s gardening clubs, the woman of the house has her own potting shed. She harvests herbs from the garden to make dinner for family and friends alike. The landscape design was a collaboration between Eric Shriner of Pivot Landscape Architecture and Sean Hogan, the owner of Cistus Nursery, who supplied a lot of the plants and added design assistance. Cloepfil admits he was skeptical at first about the plantings they chose being appropriate for this climate. “I didn’t think it would grow this far north,” he says, “But I was dead wrong! It’s fantastic.” A big gardener himself, Cloepfil loves the minor hiking path the landscape artist created that traverses the topography of the property. One of the delights of the project, all agree, was the joy of working with the family. “They are true patrons,” says Tankersley. “They made sure we did well, and everyone was having a good time. Working with them and Brad, you really get to work with great materials and craftsmen in town. That’s as good as it can get!” A colorful royal blue Lacanche range with five burners, adds pop to the kitchen. Stacked white pearlescent tile backsplash gets heft from a large top hat style Vent-A-Hood stainless steel hood. A waterfall edge honed Calcutta marble island countertop provides plenty of work and dining space.
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TOP The guest cottage, with roof garden and floor-to-ceiling lift and slide doors, enjoys views of the pool, city and mountains. ABOVE The residence consists of five separate blocks, all sitting at a slight angle to one another. The southern tip of two such angles meets to form a sliver of light between the two pavilions, captured via pyramid-shaped skylights. OPPOSITE The flat zinc roof remains dry, in part, by utilizing rain screen construction with air gaps. “If water does get in,” says Tankersley, “it has somewhere to go before it tries to go inside.”
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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Don Tankersley Construction www.dtcportland.com ARCHITECT Allied Works Architecture www.alliedworks.com INTERIOR DESIGN Studio Frazar www.studiofrazar.com ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORKING Mark Newman Design in Wood www.marknewman.com AUDIO VIDEO/HOME THEATER E Cubed Audio Video LLC www.E3pdx.com
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Swimming Pool: Cascade Pools & Spas; Kitchen Appliances: Liebherr, Lacanche, VentAHood; Bath Plumbing Fixtures: Boffi, Dornbracht, Duravit
when only extraordinary will do Wood is wood. It’s an endlessly fascinating material. I don’t really have to say it because everyone knows. If you were an engineer, and you were to do the math on the most efficient way to hold up a given mass, the result would look like a tree. When you cut through it, sand it, and polish it you get… well, you know what it looks like! I have been creating things of wood my whole life, but it’s not just the material itself that keeps me going. I also love to solve problems. Designs are always the result of human needs; functional, compositional, communication. When we face these together, beauty results… in the wood. That’s why I love working for you. We build furniture and architectural woodworking… it’s either free standing, or connected to a building… other than that, it’s all the same.
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Q: What projects are in your future?
A new School of Art for Pratt Institute. A new winery in Oregon in a Yamhill County landscape. Various other projects, including a sweet building in Corvallis - the Benton County Historical Society in downtown Corvallis. My ultimate quest is to design a spiritual space. Q: Your work includes major museum projects, cultural institutions and innovative educational facilities. How do you combine functionality and beauty in such complicated environments?
Brad Cloepfil, Founding Principal Allied Works Architecture
Q: How important is the connection of architecture to other creative art fields? For me, it’s critical. All one conversation of ideas. I get inspiration from visual art, from the landscape, light, everything. For me, it’s searching for ideas. Ideas are out in the world. So, I look at everything. Q: How has your style developed and changed over the years?
I don’t have a style. Every project is a new project. My interests change with our office’s ability to build more sophisticated geometry and building tech. My ability to envision things has expanded because our skill set has grown as an office. As a result, we are more speculative in construction. All our work is construction and structure. It has to do with us having to envision and then know how to build what we envision. As a result, we’ve gotten incredibly more sophisticated. Q: When working on a new project, where do you begin?
The site. Always with the site. What does the site tell us? The City, landscape, project, all exist because of the site and quality of light. Once you understand the potential of the site, then you must ask, “What is the building serving?” The community? Collectors? Students? City? Who is it for? Those are the things that will resonate.
Functionality is never a struggle. The question is, “What are you serving?” Which community? Which city? What kind of space will resonate with that institution? As well as beauty, which, frankly, is very important. It’s an act of respect to make something beautiful for an institution and community. It draws people to come back again and again to enjoy it. People value beauty, not novelty. Novelty is very exciting, but you need to replace it in 3 years. Buildings need a much more enduring presence. Therefore, I serve beauty. Q: How does the passage of time factor into your work?
Again, the passage of time goes into the same conversation. You attempt to do things that communicate an experience that no one else has had. To create some sort of insight or experience. You want a building to endure, have a sense of timeless, with beautiful proportions, detailing and materiality. To do so, you need to understand the nature of rooms that last, that people want to use again and again. Although the functions of rooms may change, buildings remain. Rooms of value that sustain their purpose and validity are those that can embrace the function of change around and within them. Those are the rooms you want to make - that can be used 200 years later, yet still have the same resonance that people value. Q: When you’re not working, what do you enjoy?
Gardening. Cooking and baking breads. Because my life is so public, and I travel so much, I tend to burrow in and be domestic at home. A favorite book is “The Complete Book of Breads” by Bernard Clayton. Q: Figures that have inspired your work over the years? It’s ongoing. Artists as much as anyone else: Richard Serra, sculptor, Eva Hesse. Obviously, Peter Zumthor, who is very inspiring.
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COLOR CHAMELEON
written writtenbybyDONNA MARGARETT PIZZI WATERBURY photography byphotography SEAN AIRHART by LEAH VERWEY
WITH ITS CRISP LINES, CLEAN TONES, AND GALLERY-LIKE FEEL, IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THIS LIGHT-FILLED MIDCENTURY PAD IN PORTLAND, OREGON, WAS ONCE A DARK 1940S FIXER-UPPER. A FULL FACELIFT FROM JDL DEVELOPMENT AND GUGGENHEIM ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STUDIO, INCLUDING FUNCTIONAL UPDATES FOR A BUSY LIFE, TRANSFORMED THIS HOME’S SLEEPING AND BATHING SPACES FROM MERELY ADEQUATE INTO A GORGEOUS CONTEMPORARY RETREAT.
WHEN THE SANTOS FAMILY FIRST BOUGHT THEIR RANCH-STYLE PORTLAND HOME 13 YEARS AGO, they knew a remodel was somewhere in their future. “Back then, we were still in that DIY place,” says Laura Santos, “but we quickly realized that this time, we wanted someone else to do it, and we wanted them to do it the right way.” A phased remodel offers a lot of benefits. It’s easier on the budget, of course, and it can also make it possible to live in the home while the work is done. For the Santos family, those perks outweighed their desire for immediate gratification. Tackling the yard first, they then moved on to the kitchen and family rooms, and finally the “back of the house”—the master bedroom, kids’ bedrooms, and bathrooms. Contractor JDL Development signed on to the project team for the final phase first. They recommended Portland-based Guggenheim Architecture & Design Studio to help with planning and design. “That was the best referral ever,” says Laura. “They worked so well together. It was a really good marriage.” “When we came in, the home had a lot of different eras represented,” says Jenny Guggenheim, principal and designer at Guggenheim Architecture. “The homeowners wanted a really light, bright, fresh atmosphere, so we simplified the layout, defined more clarity of space,
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LEFT Narrow subway tile laid in a herringbone pattern brings subtle detail into the master bath. On the floor, large-format porcelain ceramic tiles from Ann Sacks offer contrast in form. The addition of brass lighting fixtures from Oregon City designer Cedar and Moss brings warmth into the space. THIS PAGE Detailed geometric wallpaper is used in multiple locations in the home, including one of the children’s bedrooms and the powder room. “Coming from the white, gallery-like halls and encountering a striking, textural pattern really makes it feel like a special space,� says Jenny.
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and created more spacious sleeping spaces.” The program also called for a small addition—about 300 square feet—which Laura says made an outsized impact on the feel of the home. “Our house lives so much bigger now,” she says. “The rooms just work better.” The new master suite includes several features designed to make daily life flow more seamlessly and create a sanctuary-like space to start and end each day. The master bedroom contains his and hers closets to make morning routines less congested. In the master bathroom, dry and wet areas are separated by a glass partition, eliminating worries about overspray or drips and making it easy to move between the bathtub and the shower.
An open, spacious master bathroom layout brings serenity to the morning routine. “These homeowners wanted a very open room, which was in part a reaction to the former bathroom they were using, which had a tiny, compartmentalized shower,” says Jenny. The custom floating vanity was manufactured locally.
“From an aesthetic perspective, they wanted it to be very minimalist, clean-lined, and functional,” says Jenny. “One homeowner is a photographer and she really appreciates that clean background. The other is a police officer, so coming home to a tranquil, restful space was really important to him.” In this case, tranquil is far from boring. Those minimalist surroundings focus attention on the judicious use of color and texture integrated throughout the home, amplifying its impact. In the gallery-like hallway, two vibrant paintings by Kristi Kohut infuse the space with juicy color. “The palette in the home is very neutral, so I felt the hallway just screamed for something in color,” says Laura. “I found Kristi on Instagram, and I thought ‘This is it. I’m going big, and I’m going to fill up this wall with color.’” A striking black and white photograph in the master bedroom is the homeowner’s own work.
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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR JDL Development Inc, www.jdl.build ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGN Guggenheim Architecture & Design Studio www.guggenheimstudio.com Bath Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler, Signature Hardware
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Deep, saturated moody hues are topping this year’s color trends. Amidst a beautiful array of jeweltoned offerings, designers are incorporating colors like emeralds, sapphires, and aquamarines. Shown: Streamlined design for true modern-minimalist attitude–Jules Chair from Four Hands in Sapphire Marine. Slim iron framing is finished in fashion-forward antique brass, bringing further warmth. Paired here with the Clara Floor Lamp in antiqued iron and bubbled glass. Artwork: Marfa Water Tower, Eclipse by Jess Engle. Fours Hands is available through HIP Furniture www.hippdx.com
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CITY LIGHTS AQUA
An abstract cityscape, light streaks of color representing buildings against the darker colors of a night sky; the dark cool palette of City Lights Aqua brings to mind a city at twilight. 100% Wool. Available through Tufenkian Carpets Portland, www.tufenkian.com
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design | MODERN DIMENSION Design by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois, the Prefixe Sofa in corner composition imparts smooth lines and a graciously curved form giving the piece a distinctive daring edge and timeless appeal. Upholstered in twocoloured Toundra leather, cowhide corrected grain, pigmented. Available in other dimensions. Through Roche Bobois, www.roche-bobois.com
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City of Angels: Houses and Gardens of Los Angeles by Jennifer Ash Rudick & Firooz Zahedi (Vendome Press)
The thirty houses and gardens featured in City of Angels, designed by renowned architects, interior designers, and garden designers, offer a rich mix of quirkiness, elegance, glitz, and Hollywood pizazz. Expertly guided by author Jennifer Ash Rudick and photographer Firooz Zahedi, we visit Kelly Wearstler’s beach house in Malibu, Hutton Wilkinson’s exotic ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains, a midcentury modern Schindler house, a Pacific Palisades villa decorated by Oliver Furth, John Lautner’s vertigo-inducing modernist glass box in the Hollywood Hills, and Richard Shapiro’s overgrown gardens surrounding a magnificent Hispano-Moorish house in Holmby Hills.
Hollywood Modern: Houses of the Stars: Design, Style, Glamour by Alan Hess & Michael Stern (Rizzoli)
The homes of the discerning Hollywood stars, from Grouch Marx to Leonardo DiCaprio The book looks at the intersection of celebrity and design,
through the case of twenty-five houses designed by great architects for their informed, trend-setting, and extremely famous clients, in Southern California. Included are gorgeous photos of the houses as well as little seen informal portraits of the stars and wonderfully detailed texts that tell the story of these members of the glitterati, touching on film, fashion, architecture, and the everyday lives of legends.
David Gill Designing Art by David Gill (Vendome Press)
David Gill reveals the famed gallerist’s opinions of and influence on the world of art and design; he presents the works of artists, sculptors, and designers he has discovered and nurtured, among them Donald Judd, Mattia Bonetti, Zaha Hadid, Grayson Perry, Barnaby Barford, Fredrikson Stallard, Jorge Pardo, and the Campana brothers. Structured chronologically, and divided by location, the book includes never-before-seen photographs of Gill’s galleries, his award-winning exhibitions, and the private collections in his own homes.
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Satellite 2. Modular composition, design Sacha Lakic. Alto. Cocktail table and end table, design Joëlle Rigal. Fleur de coton. Floor lamp, design Alessio Design. Manufactured in Europe.
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1) Smoky quartz panels and silver leaf finish make up Currey & Co. Berenson Lantern shade. Through DFG Seattle, www.dfgseattle.com 2) Clyfford Still, Untitled serigraph from Room & Board www.roomandboard.com 3) Soft to the touch, the Morgan throw from Pom Pom at Home, through www.jgarnerhome.com 4) Delvin credenza, from Made Goods offers a fantastic mix of materials. At www.jgarnerhome.com 5) Pigeon Toe’s Beaded Sconce in terracotta bridges jewelry and decor in a modern way, www.pigeontoeceramics.com 6) Gorgeous Ryan Studio Post pillow in Cinnabar.7) Room & Board’s Bruno sofa is a perfect marriage of modern style and comfort. Easily transforms into a queen-size bed. From www.roomandboard.com
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NEW YORK FALL
A beautiful jacquard flatweave rug from Louis de Poortere’s Mad Man Collection. The Fahrenheit 32 rug in New York Fall colorway evokes the look of waning sunlight with a burst of warm yellow to ochres. Made in Belgium from 85% cotton / 15% polyester. Available through SMG Collective www.smgcollective.com
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3. NICKEL IS BACK From the suspended pendant to overlapping black nickel bands across the side. The Dante Chandelier by Arteriors. www.arteriorshome.com
2. SKIN IN THE GAME Designed by Toni Grilo, the Skin Sideboard from Roche Bobois is structured in moulded birch plywood and MDF veneer with textured print with a matte lacquer finish. www.roche-bobois.com
4. WORLD TOUR Design by Maurice Barilone for Roche Bobois, the Voiles Dining Table is made of a base in 10mm-thick sheet of steel, cut and shaped. Top in 15mm-thick tempered glass. Other finishes available. Through www.roche-bobois.com
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design | FADE INTO GREY
The compact design of the Altus ceiling fan features an organic shape that lends itself to virtually any interior. You can choose blade and body finishes to best suit your style. www.roomandboard.com
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1) Simple ideas and innovative tips and storage can elevate a bedroom. The low profile Wyatt bed with a hidden drawer that pulls out from the foot of the bed adds storage space; a great choice for small spaces, Amos swivel chairs; a practical addition to any room, the handcrafted Monterey coat rack in solid steel. All from Room & Board www. roomandboard.com 2) With a nod to mid-century design and retro style, Camber Wall Sconce from www.roomandboard.com 3) German artist Antje Hassinger Untitled 4, www.roomandboard.com 4) Courier Felt Magazine Sling’s simple design adds beautiful texture with a unique mix of materials. From www.roomandboard.com 5) Room & Board’s Wynwood chesterfield-inspired daybed is anything but old fashioned. Details like saddle stitching, blind tufts and stiletto legs take a classic design in a decidedly modern direction. From www.roomandboard.com
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Modern styles and organic forms balance luxury and livability. (Left to right) Infinity by Jess Engle, Glenmore Dining Chair, Kemper Round Dining Table, Claridge Chandelier, Hendrick Sideboard. Fours Hands is available thrugh HIP Furniture www.hippdx.com
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1) Dallas Chandelier, 18-light mid-century inspired design features seedy glass spheres, from www. arteriorshome.com 2) Novato’s architectural lines give this minimalist accent chair from max style in Vance olive, from www.roomandboard.com 3+4) Mirage flooring in striking finishes, White Oak in Grey Drizzle with Character Brushed finish and Maple, Herringbone, in Charcoal. Both from Castle Bespoke Flooring www.castlebespokeflooring.com 5) A mix of solid wood and steel, the Kenwood storage cabinet from Room & Board, www.roomandboard.com 6) Throw pillows are an easy way to add texture to a neutral room. Collections from www.roomandboard.com 7) The Campbell Sofa combines classic Danish design details with casual comfort from www.roomandboard.com
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Designed by artist Aurelie Tu, this unique wall art is assembled by women and youth in transition in Portland, Oregon. Interlocking pieces of felt to create artwork precision color and texture. www.roomandboard.com
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Whats new in blue? Go for deep blues redolent of the midnight sky. One of Spring/Summers neutrals for the year, Eclipse is both serious and mysterious.
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(clockwise from top left) From the Tilton Fenwick 2.0 Collection, Zebreira in Sapphire; James Hare Hatton Collection, Culinan in Blue; John Robshaw II Exclusive Prints & Wovens, Chun 2 in Navy; Sakai Prints and Wovens in Navy. All from Duralee. Through Mill End Store www.millendstore.com
1. IT’S A WRAP Wrapped in rattan that has been treated to a gesso white finish, the Trilling Chandelier is a modernist design made of wrought iron. www.curreyandcompany.com 2. FRENCH HOMES Pierre Sauvage, designer of luxury homewares and interiors, brings the reader inside his French homes—both urban and country—providing inspiration and advice for creating effortlessly elegant interiors and garden spaces. Through www.powells.com 3. EBONY DIAMONDS Exaggerated diamond-shaped legs with contrasting finishes and gold hardware pair in the ebony stained Astley Cabinet. www.arteriorshome.com
Lillian August Hagan Chair in Haines Slate fabric with Washed Linen finish. Through J. Garner Home www.jgarnerhome.com
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5. ALL IN LINE With awhite marble and black iron, the Petra cocktail table has a graphic quality with the larger top and narrow bottom. www.arteriorshome.com
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One Pacific Northwest family’s decision to downsize enabled their son and his blended family to start afresh by razing the parents’ smaller home to design, build and orient their new home more southward toward views of Mt. Hood, lush, rolling hills dotted with grazing horses and sweet sunrises.
A COUNTRY ESTATE written by DONNA PIZZI photography by BLACKSTONE EDGE STUDIOS
THIS PAGE The husband’s love of rustic mountain living is epitomized in his office, located off the more feminine master suite. Roughly hewn mortar distinguishes the fireplace with brick turned to its rough side to emulate a 1920s saloon. Artisan mantels by Arrow Frame Timber. OPPOSITE The hearth room is the central hub for the family during the week, with its fireplace for coziness, TV for relaxing, and sofas for lounging as meals are prepped nearby.
ALL GOOD PLANS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, and that’s exactly what this Ridgefield, Washington, family experienced when they set out to purchase 10 ideal acres alongside the husband’s family’s equestrian farm, so they, too, could enjoy the barns and indoor arena. “We did purchase the 10 acres, as planned,” says the wife, “but then my in-laws decided to downsize and relocate, so we bought their 30 acres as well.’ Unfortunately, the footprint of the parents’ home was not large enough to accommodate the younger couple’s blended family, which includes five children. To tackle the job, the couple worked with two different builders and an architect before hiring Garrison Hullinger Interior Design (GHID) of Portland, Oregon, solely for the interior design initially and Tuscany Homes as the final contractor. “It was so great to work with Garrison and his team as we were making changes on the contractors and architect that we decided to have him take the home design in-house as well, which enabled them to talk directly to one another,” says the husband. “We helped them through the process,” says Garrison, who assigned his senior designer Collin Kayser and home designer Jon Chenier to the project. GHID began designing the home for the adjoining property and had to do some redesign when it was moved to the parents’ former acreage. The decision to bulldoze the parents’ home became inevitable for a variety of reasons, including a too small footprint and septic tank for their large family. “My parents’ home sat on a higher level, so we carved into the gradual slope to give us a bigger footprint and rotated the house southward to better fit the site,” says the husband. “When you walk into the home,” says Garrison, “there’s this great flow and feeling of openness with a rustic contemporary feel to it.” Thus, the main floor serves to host and entertain guests, as well as to manage the daily activities of the children whose bedrooms are upstairs in a separate wing. “The clients were fun to work with,” recalls Garrison. “They had this great negotiation going on over design styles, along with a few key images.” “My husband likes log cabin type homes and I like more traditional, softer, feminine ones,” says the wife, who praises Garrison for his excellent mediating skills.“From day one,” says the husband, “they morphed the two styles into one, calling it ‘Rustic Glam Style.’”
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THIS PAGE To create more intimacy in the kitchen, the ceiling was dropped to counter the expansive, high ceilings in the adjacent living room. A wraparound counter with room for six barstools gives plenty of space for not only eating, but also doing homework under an adult’s watchful eye. Kitchen cabinets by Hayes Cabinetry are glazed to soften the whiteness. A large island invites family and friends to gather and chat. OPPOSITE PAGE Provenza flooring, an engineered prefinished European oak stands up to heavy traffic, while a top-of-the-line La Cornue range from Eastbank Conractor Applinaces, makes cooking a visual and task-oriented delight. Herringbone marble backsplash.
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Upon interviewing the couple, the GHID team learned that the wife loved to cook, even wanted a fireplace in the kitchen for coziness. By creating an open plan that made the kitchen central to not only the formal living area, but also the dining room, pantry, kid-friendly hearth room, but also the bar and wine room, answered all the family’s needs. Collin worked closely with the husband to design his rustic domain, an office with soaring fireplace and seating for two. “Collin helped me figure out what I wanted to do in this room,” he says, “I knew I’d be sitting at the desk 50% of the time, so I wanted it to face the fireplace and have room for our Restoration Hardware leather armchairs so my wife and I could sit there together and relax.” The open plan mixes both rustic and glam, whether it’s the brilliant white marble-filled kitchen or the cold rolled steel that embraces the hearth room’s metal fireplace surround or the rustic formal dining room, which enjoys an amazing view out to the nearby creek and rolling hills. A graduated bank of Marvin windows opens each space to the outdoors. “We designed the home,” says Garrison, “to accommodate 10 people daily and expand to 25-30 when entertaining. Yet there is a sense of intimacy in the space, a cocooned feeling when you are inside the home, looking out the paned windows that creates a homey feel.” A barn door opens from the dining room into a sophisticated bar featuring sleek gray cabinetry going shoulder-to-shoulder with a wall of rustic brick. A wine room conveniently adjoins the bar. A pair of Italian chandeliers with chalk rust finish draw the eye toward an elegant sliding glass door that brings the covered outdoor living area easily into play. 74
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“There are no rooms in our house that are cordoned off or unusable,” says the husband. “In our former homes, which we didn’t build ourselves, if you had a dining room or great room that wasn’t open to the kitchen or hearth room, then they were rarely used. We wanted every square foot of this house to be usable, including a year-round outdoor living area with built-in heaters, a fireplace and plenty of cover to stay dry.” “We didn’t want this to be a vacation home,” adds the wife. “We wanted our kids to be in every part of the house, that’s why the furnishings are done in kid-proofed materials, so if anyone does spill something, it gets easily cleaned up and looks beautiful again.” “We’re known for creating homes for busy families,” says Garrison. “Kids living on an equestrian farm probably won’t take their shoes off when they come in. However, with our durable flooring in the mud and laundry rooms, by the time they get to the heart of the home, most of the dirt will be off their boots and they won’t scratch the flooring!” GHID flew their clients to High Point Market in North Carolina a year before the home was finished, where they discovered two crucial anchoring elements for the home’s design.“For two days,” recalls Garrison, “we took them to all the different showrooms. We were literally gobsmacked when we walked into one and saw
ABOVE RIGHT The traditionally styled, 560 bottle wine room, by Ageing Gracefully, is crafted from African Mahogany Sapele. ABOVE RIGHT The powder bath features a pair of Baltimore Classic Cord pendants from Rejuvenation. Wainscoting fashioned from the same rustic Provenza flooring found throughout the home contrasts with tile flooring. By contrast, the wine room is lit by an Industrial Cage Filament Pendant by Restoration Hardware above a warm stone tile floor. OPPOSITE PAGE The homeowners had purchased the Restoration Hardware table previously, setting the tone for the dining room crowned by Niermann Weeks delicate nine light chandeliers.
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THIS PAGE The master suite is elegance personified, with a heated Versailles patterned marble floor in the bath and artful pairing of marble and wood backsplash. Chandeliers and a bathtub in an alcove. Cabinetry throughout the home by Hayes Cabinets. UPPER LEFT A spacious steam shower and European towel warmer counter floor-to-ceiling cabinets at vanity. LOWER LEFT Concord Stone Veneer fireplace pairs with Skyline Windows elegant automated draperies and diamond tufted chairs and a fainting sofa.
TOP LEFT The 9200 sq. ft. home needed, the husband felt, a water feature that could stand up to its width and breadth. A handy secondary drop-off zone to the left of the entrance is for the children, which leads directly into the mud room. BOTTOM LEFT The covered outdoor living area features a stone fireplace that abuts the garage on the other side. A large, round cement table can be utilized year-round for dining outdoors thanks to built-in heaters.
these extremely huge, multiple piece cabinets. The homeowner, Allison Fedderson, then a senior designer working on the project, and I knew that one of these cabinets would go on either side of the central fireplace. That vision helped us to figure out the exact scale of the living room!” The husband admits he’s such an obsessive researcher that they would joke with Garrison that he had to stop traveling for business and taking pictures of hearths and brick. The wife, on the other hand, lobbied for a feminine master bedroom.
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“I didn’t want to feel like I was living in a log cabin,” she says. “Thankfully, Garrison’s team mixed the materials well. The exposed beams found throughout the house are always accompanied by elegant materials such as the Shanghai Collection silk grasscloth we used on the master bedroom walls and the tear drop chandelier wrapped in rustic metal.” Better than Barnwood of Wilsonville, Oregon, created the wood beams indoors, and used reclaimed wood to frame the main entry to the home’s exterior and case windows. The pièce de résistance is the husband’s striking water feature. Working with Shipp Brothers Landscaping, he hoped to reuse the two water pumps his parents had utilized for their more modest water feature. They graded down the hill to make a natural fall on the elevation to pump the water over the grade, but, in the end, they needed a bigger pump to do the job and different power panel. “It was expensive, but I’m very, very happy with it,” he says. As they were with both GHID and the contractor, Ron Veach of Tuscany Homes.
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COLLECTORS’ RETREAT INSPIRED BY CONTEMPORARY GALLERIES, THIS SLEEK, MINIMALIST HOME IS A FLEXIBLE SHOWCASE FOR ITS OWNERS’ EXPANSIVE ART COLLECTION. CLEAN LINES, MINIMAL ORNAMENTATION, AND ELEMENTAL MATERIALS KEEP THE FOCUS ON THE PIECES, THE VIEW, AND THE PLEASURE OF ONE ANOTHER’S COMPANY.
THE URGE TO SIMPLIFY STRIKES US ALL. But for these homeowners, a new home constructed as an art-filled retreat gave them the opportunity to give their minimalist leanings maximal expression. “The marching orders for this home were very clear,” says Joseph Herrin, principal architect at Heliotrope Architects. “When they arrived for a stay and set down their bags, they should feel like they’ve arrived at a modern art gallery.” Completed in 2017, this 1,600 square foot home on Orcas Island, Washington, was constructed as a second residence, but the homeowners— a couple with an adult child—anticipate they may make it their full-time home in the future. With its modest size, Joseph kept the layout of the home simple, combining kitchen, dining, and living spaces into a single large room flanked by two sleeping and bathing suites. Several strategies help keep the smaller structure feeling spacious. Two opposite sides of the high-ceilinged great room are made up entirely of windows or glass doors, with ceiling and walls extending through to the exterior. Joseph says this classic contemporary device alters how it reads to visitors. “Your perception of the scale of the space now includes the outdoor component,” he says.
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ABOVE The living room is sandwiched between two walls of glass to create a spacious feel inclusive of the outdoors. A polished floor reflects thoughtfully chosen furniture. RIGHT, ABOVE Outside, looking towards the carport, wide eaves create shelter from the rain while minimizing glare inside the home. RIGHT, BELOW A custom stereo cabinet conceals a contemporary hi-fi system, including a turntable hidden inside the countertop and revealed with a hydraulic mechanism.
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BELOW The master bathroom, viewed from the exterior. A gravel bed outside the window uses river rock similar in color to the interior concrete floor to underscore the inside-outside connection. “It just extends your eye to the exterior,” says Joseph. RIGHT The master bedroom suite features softer cove lighting for a restful feel. Art, including the bedspread, is displayed prominently.
The home’s interior follows the same minimalist cues as the layout. “In an art gallery, the focus should be on the art, not the gallery,” says Joseph. “So we endeavored to have the architecture be quiet.” In concrete terms, that meant a pivot away from extra ornamentation and detail towards very simple spaces, uninterrupted lines, and clean surfaces. The cabinetry has no external hardware, knobs, or pulls. There are no traditional swing doors inside the house, which instead relies on rolling partitions to separate spaces. “They didn’t even want a towel bar in the master bathroom,” says Joe, “but conceded they probably needed a few practical things.” In addition to being avid art collectors, these homeowners also own an art gallery, so their home collection rotates regularly. Because of this, Joseph didn’t design the home around individual pieces, but rather focused on creating a flexible space that could display a range of different works effectively over time. Several larger expanses of uninterrupted wall provide space for the homeowners to hang large paintings or flat pieces. Flexible lighting can be repositioned as necessary, as well as adjusted between flood and spotlight settings. 86
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Mirroring that focus on flexibility, the spaces themselves were designed to offer the residents plenty of opportunities to customize their functions. The master bedroom is quite spacious for a home this size, with enough room for a sitting area or desk, depending on the homeowners’ needs. The second bedroom suite is a bit smaller, with a murphy bed that can be stashed away when it’s not being used. In addition to being collectors and gallery owners, these homeowners are also art creators, so the second bedroom doubles as a studio when they’re not hosting visitors. Around the perimeter of the home, large overhangs fulfill multiple functions. They create sheltered outdoor space around the home, which is essential in a rainy maritime climate. They also reduce daylight glare on glossy surfaces, particularly important for a home filled with framed art and anchored by a polished concrete floor. “The polishing was an expensive, time consuming, and difficult thing to do, especially in a remote location like this,” says Joseph. “But they really wanted something highly polished, and concrete is very durable and plays into PortraitMagazine.com
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their art gallery theme.” Radiant heat inside the concrete floors not only keeps them comfortable on bare feet, but also provides an efficient hedge against power outages, a seasonal fact of life in the San Juan Islands. “Once you get concrete warm, it says warm,” says Joe. “If the power’s out for three days, the concrete will stay warm for at least the first two.” The homeowners were attracted to the thin mullions and low profile of steel-framed windows, but their budget couldn’t accommodate the added expense. With some help from Quantum Windows and Doors, Joseph was able to create the next best thing: wood-framed doors and windows that mimic the look of steel. “Quantum does great custom work, and they worked with us to really minimize the size of the frame on all exterior doors,” says Joseph. One section is a bit thicker to accommodate the necessary hardware, just like their steel counterparts.
THIS PAGE TOP The simple, rectangular shape of the home is clad in metal siding for a clean, unadorned look. THIS PAGE BOTTOM In the kitchen, the island is fully wrapped with with statuary marble, a material chosen for its luster and texture as well as its ability to combine the two primary colors in the home, white and gray. RIGHT The front offers three distinct terraces for enjoying the view and Orcas Island’s remarkable natural landscape.
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Outside, a three-tiered terrace creates distinct outdoor spaces for the homeowners to enjoy: a wooden porch, a concrete patio, and a lawn. Terracing the landscape and installing a retaining wall added time and expense to the project, but paid off in the creation of additional usable outdoor space that makes the house feel larger and creates additional opportunities to enjoy the view of the Salish Sea. For this family, the finished home is more than a simple retreat; it’s a place to enjoy and make art, reconnect with friends and family, and appreciate the remarkable natural surroundings of the San Juan Islands. “The emphasis on minimalism really worked to great effect,” says Joseph. “It spoke to the desires of our client, and they’re thrilled with it.”
PROJECT SOURCES ARCHITECT Heliotrope Architects www.heliotropearchitects.com Plumbing Fixtures: Alape, Dornbracht, Duravit, Grohe; Kitchen Appliances: Bosch, Proline
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CONTEMPORARY LINES MEET TIMELESS DETAILS. THIS NORTHWEST REMODEL COMBINES CLEAN SHAPES WITH FARMHOUSE WARMTH AND A TOUCH OF MODERN INDUSTRIAL STYLE TO CREATE AN OPEN, LIGHT-FILLED NEST FOR A GROWING FAMILY.
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FOR BIG FAMILIES, THE DREAM OF A CRISP, STREAMLINED HOME IS often waylaid in favor of boisterous gatherings, kid-friendly spaces, and the occasional pair of dirty soccer cleats plunked down on the countertop. But for the McConaghy family in Woodinville, Washington, smart design choices and durable materials mean the end of compromises between their minimalist dreams and a lively family life. With three kids, a live-in au pair, and frequent visits from friends, family, and neighbors, the McConaghys are no strangers to a full house. So when they bought their 4,700 square foot 1986 home in Woodinville, they knew they wanted to remodel the kitchen and living room to create versatile spaces able to effortlessly work the crowd. “The kitchen was totally functional, but it was a very compartmentalized layout with a lot of extra walls separating the spaces,” explains homeowner Shirin McConaghy. “It was also very long and narrow instead of open and inviting. We wanted to open up the space and create more of a great room feel by taking down as many walls as possible.” To help create a space that would serve their entire family, the McConaghys hired designer Heidi Caillier. Together, they planned a more open layout that eliminated unnecessary room divisions while letting in more light and creating spaces the family would actually use. Working within the existing footprint of the home, the team more than doubled the kitchen space. They also removed dividing walls between the kitchen, dining, and family rooms, creating an integrated flow between the zones in the home the family used most. Describing an aesthetic can be challenging, especially for people who aren’t design professionals. “We used fewer words and more pictures to communicate,” said Shirin. A shared Pinterest board helped built a common design language, which coalesced around a modern farmhouse vibe with industrial accents and contemporary bones. “We settled on a look that feels really fresh yet timeless,” says Shirin. “I didn’t want anything too trendy.” With interior walls removed, it was time to bring more light into the kitchen. “It was a very tricky space with layout,” says Heidi. “We needed to figure out how to get windows onto the exterior wall.” That meant forgoing upper cabinetry—not a deal breaker given the family’s preference for a clean-lined look—in favor of installing new windows looking out onto the expansive backyard. Storage in the island (including an area specifically designed for cookbook storage) as well as a butler’s pantry makes up for the loss of cabinet space. To maintain that crisp, streamlined feel, Heidi and the McConaghys selected simple shaker-style cabinet faces for the island and beneath the counter. Perimeter cabinets are painted a bright white color, while the island shows off a dusky black. “I really like the two-tone cabinetry for larger kitchens because it breaks up the appearance a little bit,” says Heidi. “That island is 10 feet long, so to ground that space, we needed something darker. All white would be boring.” Caesarstone quartz is used for the countertops as well as the backsplash to unify the space. Adjacent to the kitchen, Heidi transformed an old chimney well into a cozy dining nook that’s just right for the younger members of the family. “It’s such a sweet spot,” says Shirin. “We do breakfast there, and we play games with the kids.” Here, durability was the guiding principle. Heidi and the McConaghys opted to skip cushions that could stain or tear, instead sticking with built-in hardwood benches that can be easily wiped down. Jute light fixtures add a rustic, textured touch. With more space, more light, and a revamped layout designed to keep life moving, Shirin says her family couldn’t be happier with the results. “We still kind of pause every now and then and look around and just admire the kitchen,” says Shirin. “We feel so lucky that we were able to do it, and that it turned out as beautifully as it did.”
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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Forte Construction Alliance www.crewforte.com INTERIOR DESIGN Heidi Caillier Design www.heidicaillierdesign.com Kitchen Appliances: Monogram, Zephyr
UPPER LEFT A built-in breakfast nook serves double-duty as an afternoon homework station. Cushion-free benches are easy to clean and maintain. Tight shiplap on the wall at the back of the nook gives the area a rustic feel, underscored by a vintage stool. LOWER LEFT The kitchen bar includes a wine cooler, wine storage, and integrated electronic device charging stations. THIS PAGE A custom live-edge walnut dining room table is paired with benches for a streamlined look. “You can slide the bench under the table and it just disappears,” explains Heidi. “Chairs can sometimes feel like they’re in the way.”
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IMPACTFUL MINIMALIST written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by KUDA PHOTOGRAPHY
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE. THIS NEIL KELLY KITCHEN INFUSES A CLEAN, MODERN AESTHETIC WITH THOUGHTFUL FUNCTIONAL DESIGN TO MAKE COOKING A PLEASURE AND HOSTING A JOY.
IF COOKING WITH YOUR PARTNER IS A DANCE, SHARING A TOO-SMALL, POORLY LAID OUT KITCHEN IS LIKE DOING THE TANGO. Personal space? What’s that? But this custom kitchen from design-build firm Neil Kelly turns the tango spotlight into an open stage with well thought out spaces that make cooking and hosting together an effortless ballet. For David and Brenda Cross in West Lynn, building their dream home gave them one more chance to work with Janel Campbell, design consultant at Neil Kelly Company in Portland, Oregon. “We’d done multiple projects together on a previous home,” says Janel. “It’s a really great working relationship.” While the home was constructed by another builder, the Crosses brought Janel in to help design and provide cabinetry for a custom kitchen that could live up to their shared love of cooking, gardening, and hosting. “We enjoy fresh food and cook at home most of the time,” say David and Brenda. That means their kitchen needed to work on a practical as well as an aesthetic level, a challenge Janel was eager to take on. “I do whole house remodels, but my background is really in kitchen and bath design,” explains Janel. “Kitchens are an area that really warrant extra attention from a designer.” With a narrow focus on the kitchen, Janel had the chance to dig into the nitty-gritty details to create a space that fit these homeowners’ lives like a tailored suit. Janel says many avid home cooks leave cabinet doors open while cooking to better reach ingredients and appliances, creating a claustrophobic feel. To combat that, she installed a unique gullwing-style door on top cabinets that allows them to open upwards rather than out.
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LEFT A wide galley and expansive island make this a true two-person kitchen, with ample space for guests on the other side of the island. RIGHT, TOP Ceramic backsplash tiles add a naturalistic texture without the porosity of stone, which can be hard to clean. RIGHT, MIDDLE Specialized storage inserts, including knife blocks keep utensils organized. RIGHT, BOTTOM A fold-up door gives the homeowners easy access to contents while cooking without the cabinet door getting in the way.
A walk-in pantry for ingredients and larger appliances is closed with a barn door rather than a traditional hinge door, which takes up virtually no floor space while open and is easier to maintain than a pocket door. Custom cabinetry features walnut as well as melamine faces for additional visual interest. The walnut grain is laid out horizontally in some places, and vertically in others, creating a subtle effect that isn’t immediately obvious but adds texture to the room. “When a homeowner is open to mixing cabinet finishes, I love to do it,” says Janel. “In open spaces, all one color can make the space feel overbearing. Multiple finishes keep it a little more playful and loose.” As a bonus, adding some melamine dropped the overall cost of the cabinets. Matte grey quartz countertops mimic concrete. In a lovely custom touch, the countertops are set a bit higher than the standard elevation to accommodate David and Brenda’s taller statures. Many of the cabinets have specialized storage inserts, including knife blocks and a recycling center. Janel says specialized storage is great for most homeowners, especially when it’s tailored to their specific cooking style, but it’s possible to overdo it. “We want to have dividers in the drawers so things don’t slosh around, but we don’t want it so only one divider can hold the pizza cutter. What if you get a new pizza cutter?” she explains. “By way of Janel’s design, all of the tools of the kitchen are in the right place, with a practical flow for cooking and cleaning,” say David and Brenda. “It’s hard to describe what a difference this has made in our kitchen activities, but we highly recommend seeking the expertise to get it right. We just can’t think of a thing we would want to change.” PROJECT SOURCES INTERIOR DESIGN Neil Kelly www.neilkelly.com CABINETRY Neil Kelly www.neilkelly.com Kitchen Appliances: Miele, VentaHood; Plumbing Fixtures: Blanco, Kohler
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For a family with a plum private lot in Lake Oswego, a major addition meant all the benefits of a new home without the move. Architect Dave Giulietti and designer Taryn Emerson worked together to ensure this cottage-style home retained its farmhouse charms, even as it grew.
BRIMMING WITH CHARACTER written by MARGARETT WATERBURY photography by JARED BUMGARNER
FOR THE SCOTTI FAMILY, GROWING KIDS AND A LOVE OF ENTERTAINING started to make their charming Lake Oswego home feel a little cramped. Yet their home’s killer location made the idea of moving hard to swallow, especially in a housing market with very low inventory. It’s one of those “good problems,” but a problem nevertheless. “I even went to look at other houses because we thought maybe we should just move, but I had a really hard time finding another place that matched the location and neighborhood of our existing house,” says homeowner Marlise Scotti. “We live on a dead-end street on an acre in Lake Oswego, and half of that is forest, so we have such wonderful privacy.” So instead of moving, the Scottis decided to expand. First step? Finding an architect who could help them design an addition that felt true to their cottage-style home while giving them the space they needed. At first, they tried to track down the architect who had done a previous addition to the home, but after they came up empty handed, they got in touch with architect Dave Giulietti at Giulietti Schouten AIA Architects in Northwest Portland. Something in the stars must have been aligned. “When they walked into the office, I saw them carrying the plot plans, and immediately, I knew which house it was,” says Dave. “I said, ‘Before you get too far into it, look at this.’ I pulled out our portfolio, and I opened up to their house. It was quite a surprise! I did a phased remodel on this house back in 1989, two owners previous to the Scottis.” Already intimately familiar with the home, Dave and the Scottis set about developing a plan for the addition. “The house was fairly nice, it had a very efficient floorplan but was rather small for them,” says Dave. Together, they determined the priorities of the addition: Increase the size and improve the functionality of the kitchen, add more bedroom space, and create additional storage space. The remodel also included the creation of an outdoor deck area for cooking and entertaining, as well as some private outdoor deck space off the master bedroom suite. All told, the addition was a bit over 1,200 square feet in size, increasing the square footage of the home from 2,764 to 3,950. During the planning process, Dave had to create a layout that took the lot’s topography into account, including what he euphemistically calls a “seasonal water feature”—a stream—to the south. Tight set backs and zoning also provided restrictions, further limiting the available space. Yet another factor to consider was sunlight. “We wanted to make sure we created enough width between the existing sunroom and new addition so we didn’t cut off late afternoon sunlight to the existing deck,” says Dave. “In essence, from an L-shaped house, we created a C-shaped house with a central courtyard deck, and it was important to maintain adequate light into the kitchen.” Much of the new space was added towards the back of the home, leaving the attractive front façade intact and virtually unchanged. “We did have to do one modification to one of the roof dormers, but looking at it, you wouldn’t know there was a change,” says Dave.
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To underscore the home’s established farmhouse style, Taryn designed a rustic hutch to bring a warmer, more traditional feel into the kitchen. Countertops and backsplash are Calacatta Vettogli marble sourced from Intrepid Marble & Granite. “Throwing in a lot of texture was important,” says Taryn. “In the kitchen alone, you have this really cool Ann Sacks white brick behind the range, the distressed wood hood, the hutch, and the backsplash, which is a beautiful glass mosaic.”
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With the architectural plans complete, it was time to choose a designer. Marlise already had a partner in mind: Taryn Emerson, principal of Taryn Emerson Interiors. “Our kids were in preschool together,” says Marlise. “I had them over for a play date once, and after that I said to my husband, ‘If we ever do a remodel, I want to call her.’” Taryn had an intuitive understanding of the modern farmhouse-industrial style the Scottis wanted, and was dedicated to making it feel contiguous with the existing structure. “Everything I do in any house with an addition, it’s critical it feels like it’s always been there,” says Taryn. “This house looks like it belongs in the English countryside. It’s a very charming, cottage-style home, and we really wanted to maintain that feel in the new spaces while modernizing it at the same time.” As avid home cooks and frequent entertainers, the Scottis wanted a kitchen that delivered on function as well as form. Appliances and storage spaces were laid out to minimize wasted movement and make routine tasks more efficient. “When we empty the dishwasher, everything is close by,” says Marlise. “Whereas in the past we had to walk further with things so we’d get little drops of water everywhere.” Wolf, SubZero, Sharp, and Miele appliances were sourced from Eastbank Contractor Appliance. To minimize countertop clutter, Taryn designed an “appliance garage” that stores smaller electric appliances like the toaster, mixer, coffee machine, and soda maker in pullout cupboards under the countertops, with each equipped with outlets on the interior. Marlise says it’s made a big difference in how the kitchen feels. “We don’t have things cluttered all over the counters anymore, which makes it a space I can actually have guests in,” says Marlise. “By the time they arrive, everything is shoved away and I just have a big cheese platter on the marble.” That clean-lined look is even more dramatic in this kitchen, which boasts long, expansive countertops and custom cabinetry built by NW Line of Style Cabinet Design. The Scottis were committed to using real marble for the countertops, even with its potential to stain and etch. “It was a real treat to get to work with marble, which basically nobody lets me do anymore,” Taryn laughs. “It’s a material that’s been around forever, and it was important for this homeowner to have.” Intrepid Marble was able to source and supply the extra-long marble slabs for this kitchen.
PROJECT SOURCES ARCHITECT Giulietti Schouten AIA Architects www.gsarchitects.net INTERIOR DESIGN Taryn Emerson Interiors www.tarynemerson.com COUNTERTOP MATERIALS Intrepid Marble & Granite www.intrepidrocks.com KITCHEN APPLIANCES Eastbank Contractor Appliances www.eastbankappliance.com Kitchen Appliances: Sub-Zero, Wolf, VentaAHood; Plumbing Fixtures: Brizo
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Another remarkable surface in this home can be found in the master bathroom, which uses porcelain tile that mimics hardwood flooring. It’s a stunning effect, especially in the curbless shower, which also features Delta and Grohe plumbing fixtures from George Morlan Plumbing Supply. The painted finish on the master bathroom vanity mirrors the distressed finish on the kitchen hutch, and is topped with the same satiny marble slabs. “Working with Taryn and Dave has been amazing,” says Marlise, “And I would definitely recommend them. Dave really listened. I didn’t even think it was possible to fix all the issues we had, and his first plan had already fixed them all. Taryn came with designs I never would have thought of that were just fabulous. I love, love, love my new house.”
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Pairing sweeping river views with live music, woodfired pizza, and a vast selection of grape varieties, this Columbia River Gorge winery is the perfect place to take your palate for a workout. It’s so easy to get into a wine rut. And really, there’s nothing wrong with a nice, comfortable rut, especially in the wide world of wine. Chardonnay lovers, for instance, could easily spend their entire lives exploring the myriad expressions of their favorite grape and never drink the same wine twice, then shuffle on to the great wine bar in the sky leaving thousands of wines still unsipped. Yet there’s something to be said for getting outside your comfort zone, if only to refocus on what about it makes you so comfortable in the first place. And today, there’s no better place to do that than the Pacific Northwest. While the region may have built its global reputation on Oregon pinot noir and Washington cabernet sauvignon, the number and diversity of grape varieties being grown here is skyrocketing, and an energizing spirit of exploration is animating winemakers and wine drinkers alike. If you’re ready to bust out of your vinous rut, there are few better places to begin than Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Washington. Founded in 1999 by husband and wife team Craig and Vicki Leuthold, this Columbia Gorge winery is famous for its worth-the-trip views, regular live music, and an expansive portfolio of award-winning varietal wines that celebrate the viticultural bounty of the Pacific Northwest. After falling in love with wine in the 1980s, fueled by regular trips to Napa Valley and a growing interest in the Northwest’s nascent wine scene, the Leutholds decided to make their passion their next career. After dabbling in the industry as investors, they decided they’d rather get their hands dirty and go out on their own. Yet their search for an ideal location was unsuccessful until they were approached by the Gunkel family, a fourth-generation orchardist with property in the Columbia Gorge already permitted for a winery. It was the ideal match, and on Memorial Day Weekend in 2001, Maryhill Winery opened its doors for the very first time.
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From the beginning, the Leutholds knew they wanted to do more than just make great wine. “We wanted to create a destination winery, a place where people really want to linger and enjoy,” says Craig. That meant building a vine-shaded wraparound outdoor patio to take maximum advantage of the sweeping views down the Columbia River Gorge, adding an onsite gift shop with deli items and offering prepared foods like pizza and charcuterie. While the winery closed its famous amphitheater in summer 2018, live music still makes regular appearances on the more intimate venue of the terrace. While many wineries specialize in a single variety, the Leutholds took the opposite approach. In addition to their estate-grown fruit, which can be seen flanking the tasting room and spilling down the steep, terraced cliffs above the Columbia, the winery also sources 35 different varieties of grapes from growers in eight of the 14 AVAs in Oregon and Washington. The range is remarkable, from familiar international varieties to obscure oddities from the Rhône, Alsace, and Spain. At any given moment, visitors can sample wines made from more than a dozen different grape varieties at the tasting room bar, with many more options available by the glass or by the bottle. “It’s about providing something for everybody,” says Craig. “We want to be about expanding people’s horizons. Consumers all like the familiar, but getting them to step outside their comfort zone is our role as winemakers.” One of the reasons the Northwest has so much range as a wine region are the dozens of unique combinations of soil, temperature, precipitation, weather, and culture referred to as terroir. Eastern AVAs like Walla Walla, Red Mountain, and the Rocks are hotter and drier than AVAs on the western side of the Cascades, making them ideal sites for growing Bordeaux and Rhône varieties. On the wetter side of the mountains, the Willamette Valley is home to world-class pinot noir,
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As a true destination winery, Maryhill Winery, in Goldendale Washington, is situated just 100 miles east of Portland, Oregon. Discover “a world of wine in 40 miles” and spend the weekend exploring America’s most unique wine region which features world-class wines, wild beauty, low-traffic wine touring and relaxed tasting rooms in the spectacular Columbia Gorge and Columbia Valley AVAs.
of course, but is also a hospitable home for other cool-climate vines like riesling, pinot blanc, gewürtztraminer, and gamay. Further south, the warmer southern Oregon valleys like the Umpquah, Applegate, and Rogue River valleys offer something of the best of both worlds, including top-tier syrah and tempranillo along with Bordeaux and burgundy varieties. Layer on a new generation of young winemakers and winegrowers free from preconceptions about what grapes can grow where, and you have a recipe for innovation and exploration like nowhere else. For the Leutholds, that diversity is a feast. “We love working with growers from all over the Northwest,” says Vicki, “and we’re not afraid to make wine from quirky or unusual varieties.” On a recent visit, familiar varieties like merlot and pinot noir were poured alongside roussane (a creamy, tropical wine made from a white grape grown in the Rhône) and carménère (A peppery, bright grape recently thought to be extinct until genetic tests revealed Chilean Merlot was actually this old-school Bordeaux variety). “One of our favorite varieties right now is albariño,” says Craig. “It’s a white, but it drinks like a red.” Bright and full-bodied, Maryhill’s 2017 Albariño
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kicks off with zesty lemon and a touch of fresh cream, segueing into a long, citrusy finish. He’s not alone in his love for this variety. Western Oregon is often compared to Burgundy because both sit on the 45th parallel, but some winemakers say the long, dry summers in most parts of western Oregon are actually more like Spain than France, hinting at promise for Spanish varieties like albariño and tempranillo. For a New World wine region still in its infancy, it’s impossible to say which grapes are destined for stardom in the years to come. Sure, Oregon albariño could be the next best thing. Or, there could be another variety that captures the world’s imagination. Rogue River syrah? Willamette pinot blanc? Columbia Gorge cabernet franc? Whatever it might be, we’re willing to bet that Maryhill will be one of the places you taste it first.
Visit Maryhill Winery at 9744 WA-14, Goldendale, Washington or in Kendall Yards at 1303 W Summit Parkway, Suite 100, in Spokane, Washington. A new location in Vancouver, Washington, near the Grant Street Pier, is slated to open late Spring 2019. Wines distributed throughout the United States. www.maryhillwinery.com
NEW VARIETALS FAVORITES
Under-the-Radar-Wines Craig and Vicki Leuthold are experts at matching wine drinkers to new varieties they’ll love. Here are some of their favorite under-the-radar wines to introduce to fans of more commonly found varieties.
ALBARINO “If you like Sauvignon Blanc, you will love Albarino. It is like a red in white’s clothing. This is the most widely planted white grape variety in Spain. It is rich and full-bodied like a red wine, but tart and crisp on the finish like a white.”
Maryhill’s 3,000 sq. ft. tasting room and 1,200 sq. ft. Reserve Room with a private courtyard draw more than 75,000 wine enthusiasts from around the globe each year, ranking among the top-five most visited wineries in the state. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, live music on the Tuscan-style, vine-covered terrace every summer weekend Memorial Day through September, tours and special events,
CINSAULT “If you like Pinot Noir, you will love Cinsault. It is a Rhône variety usually used in the famous Chateauneuf-du-Pape blend. It is fruitier and a little more full-bodied that Pinot Noir, and also less acidic.”
VIOGNIER “If you like Chardonnay you will Love Viognier. It is a Rhône variety and is lightly oaked, but also has more aromatics and tropical fruit flavors in addition to peach and nectarine.”
PRIMITIVO “If you like Zinfandel you will love Primitivo. It is an Italian variety mostly grown in the Apulia region of the heel of Italy. Once thought to be a Zinfandel clone, through DNA testing it is now known to be its own variety. It is more peppery and a bit more tannic, with fewer raisin characteristics.”
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(Clockwise from lower left) The stately Ashland Springs Hotel is the city's crown jewel, and home to fine dining at Larks Restaurant. Many restaurants set up tables along Lithia Creek in season for al fresco dining. Mäs chefs Josh Dorcak and Luke VanCampen are creating a new cuisine that celebrates the bountiful bioregion of Cascadia.
ASHLAND, OREGON PLAN A WEEKEND EXPLORING
written by KIM COOPER FINDLING
In Southern Oregon, the weather is balmy, the landscape lush, and the cities alive with activity. Local foods abound, the wine culture is booming, and art and theatre are around every corner. Ashland, home to the world-famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, is the cultural epicenter of this region. A beautiful small college town with great dining, lodging and outdoor opportunities, Ashland makes a great multi-day getaway. Here are some of our favorite destinations and adventures to be found in beautiful Southern Oregon.
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with a dozen plays running in three theatres up to seven days a week. While the festival was founded as a Shakespeare-only troupe, today OSF presents plays of all eras and genres. This season features Shakespeare’s Macbeth, as well as Hairspray and Alice in Wonderland. Summer is the most popular season, and savvy visitors buy their play tickets months in advance. Still, it’s often possible to pick up tickets at the box office the day of a performance; rush tickets are sold at a discount an hour before curtain times. Off-season tickets are even easier to come by.
Over 80 years ago, a teacher named Angus L. Bowmer proposed a festival of Elizabethan-era plays penned by William Shakespeare. Today, the highly acclaimed Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Requiring no tickets is the Green Show, entertainment presented six nights a week at 6:45 p.m. on the bricks, a public courtyard adjacent to the box office. These fun, short shows range in style from
acapella singing to taiko drumming and are free to the public. Another OSF don’t-miss experience is a backstage tour, led by a company member nearly every morning of the week. These walking tours are a great way to learn more about festival history, the amazing effort that goes into productions, and get a glimpse behind the curtain, from the dressing rooms to the set. These aren’t free, but at $20 each are well worth the price. The theatre culture extends beyond Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Southern Oregon. Check out the Craterian, Oregon Caberet or the Camelot Theaters for more live performance options. Make a side-trip to Jacksonville, which began as a gold rush town in the 1850s and is home to the Britt Festival brittfest.org a summer-long lineup PortraitMagazine.com
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of concerts in a very pretty and unique outdoor venue in the hills just to the west of downtown. Jacksonville is also a fun destination for shopping, history and wine.
WHERE TO EAT Packed into the downtown blocks surrounding the Oregon Shakespeare Festival are dozens of delightful dining destinations. Standbys like Greenleaf greenleafrestaurant.com which has been serving excellent sandwiches and salads since the 1980s, are joined by celebrated new arrivals like Mäs masashland.com, which offers a changing menu based on as many locally grown ingredients as possible. The owners of Mäs gather foods from the forest, the farms and the markets, drawing inspiration from the landscape and local purveyors to shape each day’s meals. Hither hithermarket.com , is another newcomer, serving a small menu of breakfast and lunch that also changes with the flavors of the season. Look for dishes from hash to Coho salmon to a fried egg biscuit sandwich at this spot on Main Street. And don’t forget the coffee—this is Oregon, and we love our cup of joe, even when the weather is warm and the sun is shining. Hither is known for its rotating resident coffee roaster, specializing in a high-quality, low-production roast. More great coffee can be found within walking distance of downtown. In 2006, Mix Bakeshop
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came to town, serving Stumptown coffee and a delightful array of baked treats from croissants to cookies. Case Coffee Roasters casecoffee roasters.com is newer, with two locations—one near Southern Oregon University and the other downtown. Coffee is roasted in small batches and served with savory treats that range from indulgent to healthful. Vegan donut, anyone? The best Bloody Marys in town are found at Brothers brothersrestaurant.net , which serves breakfast and lunch only. This cozy place is always packed and is known for large plates of super-homemade quiches, omelettes, triple chocolate pancakes, barbecue brisket and much more. Larks larksrestaurant.com at Ashland Springs Hotel is as light and lovely as it is a reliable source for delicious meals. Illustrations of flora and fauna line the walls of this well-lit urban diner, which serves fresh fine dining focusing on local products and accompanied by great cocktails and an extensive, Oregon-based wine list. On balmy days, don’t miss the chance to eat outside along Lithia Creek. Louie’s of Ashland louiesofashland.com, Greenleaf Restaurant and Sesame Asian Kitchen sesameasiankitchen.com all set up tables outside during summer months. The atmosphere is festive and fun in the breezeway along the creek, where guests dine al fresco near the colors and wares of the Lithia Artisans Market lithiaartisansmarket.com.
WINERIES, WINERIES, WINERIES! Southern Oregon’s wine footprint is growing like mad. The region is gaining up to 10 new wineries a year, and it’s easy to day trip your way to dozens of vineyards and wineries in the region. Wine Trails such as the Bear Creek Winery Trail bearcreekwineries.com and the Applegate Valley Wine Trail applegatewinetrail.com have sprung up to help guide visitors, and small tasting shops are found within the city blocks of Ashland, Jacksonville and Medford, too. Four miles south of Ashland is Weisinger Family Vineyards weisingers.com, where winemaker Eric Weisinger believes in a hands-off approach to wines, letting the land and the grapes speak for themselves. The result is delicious voigniers and sauvignon blancs to be enjoyed in a classy tasting room and outdoor patio. North of Ashland, en route to Jacksonville, is DANCIN Vineyards dancinvineyards.com on the Bear Creek Winery Trail. The 2017 Oregon Winery of the Year sits on lush grounds with a tasting room and piazza. Sip on a zinfandel and nosh on a fresh artisan pizza on the patio under the walnut tree. Venture into the Applegate Valley and the Applegate Valley Wine Trail for more scenic wine tasting. Red Lily hosts live music on the banks of the river in the summertime, enjoyed with a glass of tempranillo and a small antipasti platter. Longsword Vineyard longswordvineyard.com serves
The delights of Ashland come in tastes and sips and experiences. Hither serves a small menu of breakfast and lunch. A long, gentle cold-smoking over shells from Oregon hazelnuts infuses Rogue Creamery’s Smokey Blue cheese with an added layer of rich flavor and terroir. Grab tickets for evening outdoor performances of Shakespearean and contemporary works at the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Sip on fresh roasted coffee from Case Coffee Roasters before your stroll in Lithia Park. Afternoon sips are at DANCIN Vineyards, en route to Jacksonville.
Getting out of town from Ashland means venturing into the great outdoors. Crater Lake, Oregon’s only national park, is just two hours away. The Oregon Outback is just over the mountains in the sunny high desert. The majestic Rogue river flows from mountain to sea through the region—raft, fish or camp along its waters.
amazing sparkling chardonnays and syrahs, as well as offers hang gliding and paragliding off of nearby Woodrat Mountain for the brave and adventuresome. Schmidt Family Vineyards sfvineyards.com is down the road and worth a visit just to see its campus. Wander the grounds, visit the rose garden, venture into the greenhouse, and check out the huge lawn, on which you might wish to host your next event.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS! Step out of town, and nature surrounds you. Southern Oregon is lush and rich with natural grandeur. Two hours north of Ashland, Crater Lake National Park nationalparks.org/explore-parks/crater-lake-national-park is Oregon’s only national park, and a must-visit if you’ve never seen it. The cerulean blue bowl of water—the deepest lake in North America—will amaze with its beauty and leave lasting memories. The road from the south doesn’t open until summer season, but a stop is well worth the effort in season. The Rogue River southernoregon.org/places-to-go/ rogue-valley/rogue-river/ is a terrific waterway for 114
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white water rafting, fishing and hiking—a 40-mile trail follows its wild waters. If just a stroll is more your style, visit the Rogue Gorge, which offers a paved trail to an overlook. For adventure, book a one-day or multi-day white-water rafting trip with a guide. Back in Ashland, Lithia Park is 93 acres natural wonder right in the heart of town. The park is situated on Ashland Creek and includes both undeveloped woods and landscaped acreage. Stroll by a Japanese garden, two duck ponds, a formal rose garden, groves of sycamore trees and a children’s playground.
WHERE TO STAY Ashland Springs Hotel ashlandspringshotel.com is Ashland’s crown jewel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this lovely, luxurious landmark first opened in 1925 and underwent a restoration and reopening in 2000. Rooms are modest in size but beautiful and comfortable; the lobby is a little natural history museum, with bird taxidermy, eggs and seashells on display; views from upper stories take in the landscape of the valley.
The Peerless peerlesshotel.com is off the beaten track—or on the other side of the tracks, depending on how you look at it. The historic hotel was built in 1904 and offers six rooms and a renowned restaurant. Vintage décor, an award-winning menu and an oversize outdoor patio make this place especially appealing. Lithia Springs Resort lithiaspringsresort.com is three miles from downtown Ashland, located on a natural springs that provides waters for the soaking pools and spa onsite. Bungalows, suites and studios are available for overnight guests, and come with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Bard’s Inn is another great lodging option, located within easy walking distance of Ashland theaters. With many rooms including suites, and a swimming pool, this is a great destination for families. Jacksonville Inn jacksonvilleinn.com built in 1861 during the gold rush, is a good choice for extremely charming lodging and dining in Jacksonville. Three days in Ashland will go by in a flash, leaving you longing for more of Southern Oregon’s delights. Find more great travel adventures in Southern Oregon at www.southernoregon.org
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Aburi Shime Saba with Ponzu and Koji oil recipe by Exceutive Chef /Owner Joshua Dorcak MÄS www.masashland.com
DASHI 3 sheet kombu 5 cup water
Method – Wash kombu in tap water until soft, you could soak it to conserve water as well. It is best to use filtered water for dashi like from a Brita or a bottled water that is very pure. Combine kombu and water and heat to 140 degrees F. Hold around this temperature for 1 hour. Strain and repeat 2 more times so you get as much out of kombu as possible, its not cheap. You end up with Dashi A, Dashi B, Dashi C. its ok to combine them but they each have different flavors so its nice to freeze some and have it around.
MACKEREL 4 fillets from two fish Salt Sugar Sake (to rinse)
Method – Mix equal parts salt and sugar (enough to cover the fillets). Sprinkle
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salt and sugar over the fillets and let cure for 30 minutes in a cooler. Rinse with sake to wash off the cure, pat dry and keep cold. FISH PICKLE 1 cup dashi ½ cup rice vinegar Pinch sugar
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A nice pour of light shoyu handful katsuobushi
Method – Combine all in a sauce pot. Bring to 180 degrees and let cool completely, 34 degrees. In a food container pour the liquid over the fish and let sit for 45 minutes. Remove and pat dry, use tweezers to remove the pin bones and pinch the skin to peel off. PONZU ¾ cup dashi ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup dark shoyu handful katsuobushi 1/8
cup mirin
Method – Combine all ingredients and bring to a simmer. Strain. Let cool. TO FINISH
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Slice a portion of fish and using a grill or a torch, heavily char the skin. Place in a desired bowl. Pour the ponzu over the fish and garnish with olive oil and any other herb you prefer. Its nice to serve a slice of lemon with the fish.
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INGREDIENTS Slice of Crusty Bread 1 ball of Burrata, such as Di Stefano 1 ripe Peach 1 clove Garlic Mint leaves Basil leaves Finishing Olive Oil, such as Katz Olive Oil High quality Balsamic Vinegar Salt Flakes, such as Jacobsen Finishing Salt Black Pepper
PREPARE Toast bread. Once toasted, scrape with garlic clove. Tear burrata into chunks and place on garlic side of bread. Cut peach into thick slices and place strategically on top of the burrata. Season with salt flakes and pepper. Grab a handful of mint and basil, throw it at the tartine and whatever sticks is correct. Finish with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Eat!
Peach & Burrata Tartine
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recipes by Exceutive Chefs /Owners Corrie and Wesley Reimer HITHER 376 E. Main St. Ashland, OR 541.625.4090 www.hithermarket.com
recipe by Exceutive Chef /Owner Joshua Dorcak MÄS www.masashland.com
AGED BUTTER
POTATOES
1 pound butter
1 lb. very small potatoes like fingerling
Pinch salt
Method – Leave the butter out to temper overnight. Fold in a pinch of salt. Pack into a ceramic crock or plastic container. Let the butter age in a dark cool place. This should take 2 weeks or longer. The aroma should be of blue cheese.
PEA POWDER Hand full of sugar snap peas
Method – Split the peas in half and lay out on a dehydrator tray. Set the dehydrator to 125 degrees and let peas dry overnight. Once the peas are dry pulverise them in a vitamix and sift. Store in an airtight container
½ cup salt ½ cup All purpose flour Water
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425 degree oven pre heated
Method – Mix the salt, flour together and add a little water at a time while you mix the dough. The end consistency should be like play dough. Its ok if you need to add more flour to fix the dough if you add too much water. Pack the dough around the potatoes individually. Place on a sheet pan, bake until the dough is golden and hard. Let them cool and crack them out.
TO FINISH Warm the Aged butter in a saucepot, add the potatoes to coat them in the butter. Season with salt and place in a warm bowl. Sprinkle the pea powder over the top, garnish with pea tendrils and marigold flowers.
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