An Architect Owned–and–Renovated Midcentury Seeks $1.6M in Portland, OR

The tastefully updated 1969 home offers vaulted ceilings, extensive built-ins, and multiple private outdoor spaces, as well as a detached garage with a parking turntable.

An Architect Owned–and–Renovated Midcentury Seeks $1.6M in Portland, OR

The tastefully updated 1969 home offers vaulted ceilings, extensive built-ins, and multiple private outdoor spaces, as well as a detached garage with a parking turntable.

In addition to soaring, vaulted ceilings, the living room also features expansive windows which frame sweeping views of St. Helens and Mt. Adams beyond.

Just west of downtown Portland, Oregon, in the coveted Kings Heights neighborhood, an alluring midcentury property blends renovated living spaces with preserved period details.

Nestled among towering trees, the historic home appears to be modestly sized, with much of its square footage hidden from street-view. A bright-red door extends a warm welcome inside.

From the street, much of the 3,309-square-foot home is hidden by lush greenery. A bright-red door extends a warm welcome inside.

Photo courtesy of Patrick Clark, Inhabit Real Estate

Much of the dwelling’s pristine condition can be credited to its current owners, Mark and Laurie Engberg, who treated the space to a complete restoration upon acquiring the property in 2005. "The Engbergs did an excellent job of elevating this midcentury-modern home," says listing agent Patrick Clark. "They revived the structure and further created a masterpiece."

Upon arrival, a large entryway opens to the main living areas, complete with custom woodwork.

A large entryway opens to the main living areas, which are complete with custom woodwork.

Photo courtesy of Patrick Clark, Inhabit Real Estate

Mark, who is the founding principal at Portland-based Colab Architecture + Urban Design, was eager to take on the challenge of the overhaul. "The renovation was an extension of the basic principles of the house, which is based and organized on the datum lines set by the structure," he says.

In addition to soaring, vaulted ceilings, the living room also features expansive windows which frame sweeping views of St. Helens and Mt. Adams beyond.

In the living room, vaulted ceilings and expansive windows frame views of Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams.

Photo courtesy of Patrick Clark, Inhabit Real Estate

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