WASHINGTON PARK RESIDENCE
Portland, Oregon

Located on one of Portland's steepest, narrowest lots, this 20' wide house contains 2,400 square feet on three levels. Notable features include a structural system of exposed beams and industrial decking, spacious daylight-filled rooms, and innovative uses of materials inside and out. The compact plan and numerous south-facing windows make the house remarkably energy-efficient. The house's combination of simplicity, economy and livability has made it the subject of several articles in local and national publications.

“. . . A structure that abounds with treehouse-like simplicity, playfulness, and arboreal seclusion.”

--David Sharp in Oregon Home

“. . . One of Portland’s most innovative houses . . . a refuge from complication . . . a hybrid that exudes character and style.”

--Ann Wall Frank in The Oregonian’s Northwest Magazine

Photos: David Papazian, Mike Dowd

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