The Looking Glass

Artful home overlooks the rolling hills of Portland

Situated at the top of a steep slope, The Looking Glass residence overlooks a meadow and mature grove of trees to the Southwest. The homeowners, who had long imagined a home on the site, envisioned spaces for both lively family gatherings and enjoying quiet personal pursuits. Inside, the home balances these uses in calm living areas that maximize access to outdoor spaces and views.

The home’s offset volumes are arranged to delineate between quiet, working, and living quarters. Materials inside and out amplify these purposes in an understated, timeless, and restrained palette of wood, steel, glass, brick, and stone.

Location
Portland, OR

Size
12,000 sf

Year
Estimated 2027