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ABOVE: The Panavista Hill House is perched on a steep lot in Portland's
West Hills. Our design solution for organizing the house and keeping costs
in check was to stack the three-story home vertically, with cantilevered
volumes in alternating materials for clarity of form and the creation of
dynamic outdoor spaces. The majority of the living space is located on the
top floor where the site flattens out more and the views to the coast range
mountains are the best.
RIGHT: Lightbox 23 Net Zero is a two-unit, certified net zero project in
inner northeast Portland. Net zero construction generates as much, or
more, energy as is used by the building and is achieved through elements
like the 10-kilowatt solar arrays, super insulation, and high-performance
mechanical and ventilation systems. The split-level floorplan features
floating stairs that act as the central spine, with each floor opening to the
half level above and below it
FACING PAGE TOP: From the street, the Orchard House is visible, but
partially obscured by the mature fir trees; the meandering driveway reveals
more of the house's form upon approach. The large roof overhangs
reinforce the horizontal nature of the design and set it into the landscape.
FACING PAGE BOTTOM: The majority of the rooms, including the open-
concept living and dining area, are oriented towards the courtyard in the
back, reinforcing it as the focal point of the house.
Photographs by Josh Partee Photography
