Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
Architecture firm Olson Kundig has designed the ‘Country Garden House’ in Portland, Oregon, for a master gardener.
The house, which is reminiscent of a farm structure, is clad in reclaimed barnwood, and has a pitched roof with high windows at each end of the main volume that flood the home with light. A green roof helps to create an emphasis on integrating the house into its natural surroundings.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
A covered leafy trellis surrounded by plants, guides visitors to the front door.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
The entryway opens up to the living room, with views of the garden and hillside beyond.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
Exposed timber ceilings in the main volume lend a sense of rustic refinement that is complemented by the stone fireplace that separates the den and living room.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
In the den, built-in bookshelves line the walls, while a window seat provides a place to quietly read and enjoy the views outside.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
Gardens designed in collaboration with notable plantsman Dan Hinkley are visible from every room, and window walls in the living area allow the gardens to become a part of the home.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
The living room also features custom casework designed to display a rich collection of Asian porcelain.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
On the other side of the casework is a hand-painted mural by Leo Adams, that can be enjoyed from the dining room and kitchen.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
Interior materials incorporate the earthy, textural feeling of the outdoor gardens, including cedar walls and reclaimed Baba fir floors that complement the owners’ mix of antique and contemporary furnishings.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
A long gallery hallway separates the private bedroom spaces from the more “public” living spaces, and showcases the owners’ artworks.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
In one of the bedrooms, there’s a wall of grid window frames that allow natural light to fill the room, while the wood ceiling transitions from interior to exterior.
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman
Easily accessible outdoor living spaces with outdoor dining, a fireplace, and water features, offer plentiful spaces for family gatherings
Photography by Jeremy Bitterman | Project Team: Jim Olson (FAIA, Design Principal), Steve Grim (AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Project Manager), Martha Rogers (Project Architect), Bryan Berkas (Architectural Staff), Christine Burkland (Interior Designer) | General Contractor: Otis Construction | Civil Engineer: ZTEC Engineers, Inc. | Structural Engineer: Madden & Baughman Engineering, Inc. | Landscape Architect: Daniel J. Hinkley | Lighting Designer: Brian Hood Lighting Design, Inc. | Consultant: Dynamic Architectural Windows and Doors | Consultant: Spearhead
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