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Artful Update for a 1980s Postmodern Gem in Oregon

A former Nike designer and his wife purchased this 1980s postmodern house outside Portland, Oregon. They loved the home’s open layout and many of its original details but wanted to update it with some contemporary fixtures and finishes.

The home features an exterior of stucco and glass block. Architect Risa Boyer Leritz connected the existing garage to the house with a new steel-and-glass enclosure. To balance the sleek materials, Boyer Leritz added a vertical-grain Douglas fir front door and beam for a rustic touch.

The front entry opens into a dramatic double-height living space and dining room, with Douglas fir-trimmed windows overlooking Lake Oswego. The new two-story fireplace is made of black marble that has been honed to look almost gray. A midcentury artichoke lamp over the dining table demarcates the dining area. Boyer Leritz refinished the original white oak floors in an ebony stain.

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