Meschter Residence by Skylab Architecture
Located in NW Portland hills, the Meschter Residence is a remodel and expansion of a mid-century modern residence.
Located in NW Portland hills, the Meschter Residence is a remodel and expansion of a mid-century modern residence.
Having lived in this modest mid-century rambler for a few years, the owners had developed a deep love for their very friendly neighborhood – a 60s development of similar one-story brick-faced homes close-in to the city.
This vintage rambler sits in a 1960’s builder’s subdivision, and had not been touched. Guiding the design were classic modernist principals espoused by Mid-Century greats like Richard Neutra and Joseph Eichler.
With three children under the age of 5, our clients were starting to feel the confines of their Pacific Heights home when the expansive 1902 Italianate across the street went on the market.
Beginning with an outdated 1962 split-level beachfront house, the challenge for this remodel involved the transformation and recycling of the original 1960s split-level house into a home that’s connected to its location.
Small kitchens require careful design to help them live larger. Before this remodel, this petite kitchen was closed off from the rest of the space and nearly dysfunctional.
Joseph Eichler developed his moderately priced houses for the mass-market starting in 1949. His homes were designed using affordable materials and simple construction techniques.
The original 1930 bungalow’s main value was its prime location near South Congress. Otherwise, the existing structure was dark and dated. The original structure’s living spaces were cut off from the backyard by the master bedroom and…
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