In Portland, a Brand-New Timber-Clad Town House Seeks $1.6M
Mark Holmquist of Adret Architecture designed a pair of homes in the Alberta Arts District with floating staircases, covered balconies, and nearly net-zero performance.
Mark Holmquist of Adret Architecture designed a pair of homes in the Alberta Arts District with floating staircases, covered balconies, and nearly net-zero performance.
Location: 5432 NE 32nd Ave, Portland, Oregon
Price: $1,575,000
Year Built: 2026
Architect: Mark Holmquist of Adret Architecture
Structural Engineering: Sherman Engineering Inc.
General Contractor: TaylorSmith Sustainable Construction
Footprint: 2,134 Square Feet (3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths)
Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
From the Agent: "Oblique stretches the creative bounds of what’s possible on a 5,000-square-foot vacant lot in Portland’s Alberta Arts District and is a triumph of Portland’s recent zoning reforms. The project was designed by architect Mark Holmquist, a Harvard-trained, former associate partner at world-renowned Foster + Partners. The project appears as if it was carved from a single block of cedar. Through the use of an unorthodox offset between the units, with one slipping past the other, the architect broke up the monotony of the row house and created two private and distinct homes, each with unique identities, experiences, and maximized southern light exposure. A gossamer stair threads all three levels in a continuous volume washed in light. The living, dining, and kitchen occupy the main split-level, with two bedrooms and baths on the second. A vaulted, open third floor offers the flexibility of ample additional living space, including a third bedroom."
Solid white oak floors run throughout the home.
Photo by Mark Holmquist
The project was named a 2026 AIASF Design Award finalist.
Photo by Mark Holmquist
Photo by Mark Holmquist
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