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Advice Selected Residential Projects
The Papageorges/Menard Residence
Architecture A Whole-House Renovation on a Dramatic Site
Architecture Damascus, Oregon
A plain and rather predictable ranch house from the 70’s was transformed into a
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quiet family retreat. The owners fell in love with the 25 acre site and its
Management spectacular views of Mt. Hood in the distance, and the Clackamas river below
the cliff. Their vision for this house was to provide a place in which a young
family (and their dogs) can grow up in the quietness of the upland trees and the
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Development calming beauty of the views. The entire house was stripped bare, a two story
& Enablement addition was added to the Northeast wing, the kitchen was completely
redesigned, the garage turned into a craft room for young children, and a pool
was located between the house and the cliff overlooking the river.
The Noel Peterson Residence
A New House in Hood River
Hood River, Oregon
A new house recently completed. This house is set on a sloping site with views
to the North encompassing the Columbia River, the Gorge, and the mountains
beyond. To take advantage of these views, the entire North side of the house is
opened up with windows and strategically placed door enabling access to a
balcony and decks outside. The living area and master suite are on the top floor,
with extra bedrooms and a rental unit below.
The Lund Barn
Adaptive Re-use for an Historic Barn
Kurow, South Island, New Zealand
An old barn on the site of the Anglican Vicarage was the starting point for a
holiday house in this area only a few hours from the Southern Alps. Built of
dressed Oamaru Stone and in possession of pristine proportions, the old
structure adapted very nicely to the necessities of modern life. Truth be told, it
only took a small bit of imagination to open the attic floor and to replace a few of
the solid doors with large, multi-paned windows to allow the volume and
texture of the structure to achieve their potential. Design work included sleeping
lofts, a large and comfortable kitchen, a bathroom in the space of the old
caretakers room, an artist’s studio facing the light of the courtyard, and a
courtyard planted in indigenous wildflowers.
• The Ries Renovation
A Poetic Fix-up
Portland, Oregon
This house was the archetypal “worst house in a good neighborhood”, and was
sadly in need of work. The foundation was repaired; the house brought up to
seismic standards; the too-steep stairs were re-designed so that the owner (this
architect) would no longer fall down them; the old roof was demolished and
made way for a roof and dormers in keeping with the bungalow style; the
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filled hallway and sleeping porch. The end result is a house that is light-filled
and cheerful, a complement to the lifestyle of the current owners and instantly
recognizable as “our house” by owners past. Scope of project included all
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2. Paul Ries
Architect
NCARB The Fleck Home Office
A Renovation of a Studio into a Home Office
Portland, Oregon
A large home with a semi-detached studio was the starting point for this
renovation. The studio interior was demolished and new lighting,
casework, and display cabinetry were design. The office environment was
designed for ledger work and featured adequate task and ambient lighting
as well as a built-in niche for a four foot bronze statue. A round window
above the desk was located so that it looks into the heavily foliaged and
beautifully colored courtyard beyond. Scope of project included design,
permit drawings, bidding coordination and construction observation.
Owners:
Pat and Cork Fleck
Contractor:
Steve Gramstad
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3. Paul Ries
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NCARB A Small Kitchen Renovation
For Debbie Hunt
Portland, Oregon
The owner of this house wished to change her kitchen from the previous
quasi-commercial kitchen built originally by the owners of a locally famous
dessert restaurant to a more intimate space sized for family cooking.
Complete demolition of the existing kitchen preceded the rebuilding of a
small breakfast room and colorful kitchen with breakfast bar and baking
counter. Design help included design, permit drawings and construction
observation. Owner/Artist Debbie Hunt was involved in all aspects of
design, colors, and equipment research and selection.
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Debbie Hunt
Contractor:
Doug Gunesch
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4. Selected Residential Projects
Houseboat Design
Design Counseling for a Houseboat Addition
Portland, Oregon
A pleasant afternoon spent sketching concepts for a renovation to a houseboat on
the Willamette River. Design studies included the layout of the new second
level, the location of the stairs and the entry sequence past the office cottage.
Lodwick Addition
A Gable Front Addition to a Turn of the Century House
Portland, Oregon
A typical Portland bungalow c.1925 that was slightly too small for the owners.
Scope of work includes design and permit drawings for the addition of a
studio/office, a renovated kitchen and the surgical insertion of a 1/2 bathroom
off the main entry hall. The new plan of the house is archetypal in that it reflects
the layout and feel often seen in these old houses.
Smith/Rude Dormer
New Dormer for an Old Cottage
Portland, Oregon
A small project for the practice, a big step for the homeowners. An old house in
the Sellwood area needed a dormer. All construction was to be done by the
homeowner, immediately preceding the start of the rainy season. A small set of
drawings were completed for the permit submission and a list of materials
prepared for construction. A few phone calls, discussions about construction
techniques, and site visits later, the dormer was up and the house was dried in.
Tolvstad Basement and Wine Cellar
A Basement Apartment and a New Wine Cellar
Portland, Oregon
The genesis of this project was having a large extended family with the need for
both long term and short term overnight capacity. Storage space for a
burgeoning collection of wine was also needed. The daylight basement is
currently being designed for a two bedroom apartment with views to the hills
beyond. The wine cellar will also be located in this basement and is being
designed to heighten the visitor’s experience of selecting, opening and sampling
the wine. The aesthetics of the new cellar can only be described as something
that grew out of a movie set and includes a revolving bookcase entry and a
circuitous tunnel leading to the collection. Scope of project includes design of
apartment and cellar as well as all special environmental detailing of the cellar.
Moore Remodel
An Opening of the Interior of the House
Sherwood, Oregon
A ranch style house, c 1960 that was moved to its present site and located in such
a way as to leave no clearly demarcated entry. Though the owners have made-
do for many years, this renovation will look at the existing house and attempt to
bring some order (or at least serendipity) to the entry sequence and layout of
rooms. Project scope includes the design of the aforementioned entry sequence
(including front patio, entry walk and driveway), as well as some work in the
dining/kitchen area and a possible new garage.
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5. Selected Residential Projects
Rebecca and Russ Teasdale
Design Studies and Permit Drawings for an Historical Addition
Portland, Oregon
A turn-of-the-century house needed to grow in an historically sensitive way.
Design drawings were first developed to help the owners plan for future
phased work on this house. Later, construction drawings were requested and
produced for the addition. Project consisted of two bedrooms, upper level
gathering area for the children, laundry area, lower level family room, enlarged
dining area, renovated kitchen and a potting room.
Villa La-Paz
A Good Use for an Old Apartment Building
Tigard, Oregon
A renovation of an 84 unit apartment building into affordable housing. Owned
by a non-profit organization, and put together by a project team consisting of
public and private organizations, this project demonstrated the ability of a
community to provide for affordable housing at a sustainable level of spending.
The project strategy was twofold: repair the existing units; and, provide for a
central gathering and socializing space for the tenants. All design and
construction decisions were made by asking the question: “Given the extremely
tight budget, what is the least amount of design and construction that must be
done to enable a soulful and enabling physical environment to emerge?”
(project design and management with Aron Faegre and Associates)
1011 N. Killingsworth
Changing a Turn-of-the-Century Commercial Building into Apartments
Portland, Oregon
Design advice and permit drawings for Terrell Garrett in turning an historical
building in inner NE Portland into much needed housing. These apartments
effectively brought a grand old building back into circulation for the city and is
serving as a cornerstone for the future development of the neighborhood.
Design help included many discussions with the City of Portland Bureaus of
Building and Planning, as well as coordination with the various engineering
consultants which comprised the design team. A fundamental charge for this
project was to keep it financially feasible for a private developer without
sacrificing the needs of the city or the neighborhood. (Project design and
management with Aaron Faegre and Associates.)
Mickey and LuAnn Anderson
A Renovation of a Farmhouse
Carlton, Oregon
A small c.1930 house that needed to grow. The owners wished to take advantage
of the pastoral land to the South and expand the living portion of the house. The
roof was razed and re-built with a master suite designed for the large attic space.
Small dormers flood the upper level with light. A redesigned kitchen and many
fire and life safety upgrades complete this large renovation. Design help
included design, permit drawings and construction observation.
Paul Ries, Architect (an architecture and design counseling company)
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