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214 Inspired West Coast Homes O R E G O N O R E G O N Mark Horton, FAIA 135 South Park San Francisco, CA 94107 415.543.3347 mh-a.com Mark Horton / Architecture begins each project with the understanding that the questions which should be asked are more important than knowing the presumed final answers. The solutions will come at the end of a true design process, but only if the correct questions are developed at the start. Founded in 1987 and licensed in both California and New York, MH/A truly believes that lives can be positively affected by design. The task for MH/A is to discover the point in space where the disparate arcs of desires and constraints coincide to reveal great design. Mark Horton / Architecture - see pages 84-91 Gary Orr East Bay & Sacramento 925.587.4200 916.441.4500 orrdreamhouse.com Since 1995, the ORR Design Office has applied its trademarked Whole-Vision Design Process™ to the design of luxury custom homes, ranch estates, and memorable wineries. This unique approach fuses the firm's award-winning talents as both architects and landscape architects to transform everyday designs into personalized places that are extraordinary. Led by high-energy creative zealot Gary Orr, the office focuses on projects throughout the Bay Area, Wine Country, Sacramento Valley, and the Sierra Foothills. Gary says, "Our clients are young-at-heart dreamers, demanding perfectionists, and bold thinkers who are resolute individualists. They are craving unique places that will amplify and transform their lives—visionary spaces where the interior, exterior, and the site all seamlessly connect." ORR Design Office - see pages 92-101 Alexandra Saikley 2533 Clement Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 510.407.0413 saikleyarchitects.com Led by principal architect Alexandra Saikley, Saikley Architects is a boutique San Francisco Bay Area firm with a simple philosophy: to make beautiful spaces. Always ready to solve multi-faceted challenges, Alexandra brings 30 years of experience to her trade and focuses on creating homes that make sense for her clients, the community, and the environment as a whole. Before founding the firm, Alexandra worked on a wide variety of projects, including live-work spaces, multi-unit housing, childcare centers, schools, churches, and hospitals. Today, Saikley Architects has designed more than 350 homes in the Bay Area. Saikley Architects - see pages 102-111 Katsuya Arai, Akiko Arai Portland, OR 97229 971.408.6854 sora-design.info At SORA design, the goal of each home is to improve the quality of life through architecture. Based in Portland, the husband-and wife-team is made up of Akiko and Katsuya Arai, and they see through all aspects of their projects together with a hands-on approach. Although the architects share a Japanese background, they don't design Japanese architecture per se, but their design solutions often incorporate traditional Japanese ideas: natural light, organic materials, and line of sight to enhance a space. Their spaces are simple and intentional, and come to life with the owner's individuality. Each home is highly customized to the homeowner. SORA design - see pages 126-129 Sherí DeGeer Beaverton, Oregon 97007 503.789.7867 Degeerinteriors.com Sherí DeGeer began her interior design business in 2004 with a background in luxury goods and services. This, combined with being surrounded by the building industry her entire life, gave Sherí a strong foothold to launch her own firm. The eponymous company gives homeowners exactly what they want: an elegant space that is comfortable and reflects their tastes and lifestyles. Sherí places great emphasis on color and how it works in a room, so much so that she started her own paint line, Crown Jewel Luxury Paint, which launched in 2012. You'll find these rich, luxurious tones incorporated into all of her design projects. Sherí DeGeer Home - see pages 120-125 Jon and Julie Nordby 16148 Boones Ferry Road Lake Oswego, OR 97035 503.305.6426 www.Nordby.design Run by husband-and-wife team Jon and Julie Nordby, Nordby Design began more than 22 years ago with a passion for architecture, design, innovation, and the desire to give people their dream homes. With 40-plus years in the industry, Jon runs the architectural side of the business while Julie's award-winning skills are put to use for the firm's interior design needs. The team specializes in bespoke designs of all kinds—nothing is out of reach. Every home, every project, is completely unique and tailored to fit the site and the owner's vision. They focus on design axes, seamless indoor-outdoor living, natural beauty, and clean, easy living. Nordby Design, Architecture & Interiors - see pages 112-119