Modern House Design Offering A Sweeping Panorama Of The River

The Heartwood Residence sits on the east bank of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Offering a sweeping panorama of the river and its wildlife, the home overlooks boat docks, freight barges, and an early 20thcentury railroad bridge, recalling the citys industrial roots. Inspired by the architects New Mexico origins, the main house and guest house form a onestory compound organized around a central courtyard, where a mature maple tree was preserved as the centerpiece. The generously glazed wall of the main house offers a direct sightline through the living area to the river. The homes understated but sophisticated material palette includes riftsawn white oak cabinetry, Corian countertops, exposed aggregate concrete floors, builtin fireplaces, chevronpatterned oak floors, and plaster walls. With an exterior constructed of cedar, aluminum, and boardformed concrete, Heartwood is a modern addition to the neighborhood, which consists primarily of the 60s and 70sera ranchstyle