ALBERTA ARTS HOUSE (by Lever Architecture)
This compact single-story home is designed for comfortably aging in place. The owners chose to downsize from their three story house to this 1,250sf home with no stairs built on the existing empty lot next door. Well proportioned and flexible spaces, abundant natural light, and an elegant, low-maintenance palette make this three-bedroom, two bath house comfortable to live in through all of life’s stages.
Combining contemporary form and grounded materials, the home blends in amongth the Craftsman style homes of the neighborhood. As longtime residents, the clients welcome their neighbors with a friendly front porch with large, street-facing windows. A covered terrace in the back garden is the centerpiece of the couple’s vibrant social life. A front office and bathroom build capacity for an in-home caregiver in the future, and generous and level circulation space makes for comfortable navigation.
Portland, OR | Completed 2024
Lever Architecture (Jeff Stern as Project Lead)
Earth Advantage Platinum
Photos: Lara Swimmer