Ment Architecture

Heritage House is a new single-family residence in the Southwest Washington countryside. Its gable roof is inspired by minimal gabled houses that define the architectural vernacular in Underdahl, Norway, a small fishing village on a fjord that is the ancestral hometown of the owners. Scandinavian details of the ancient village have been modernized and adapted to the Washington context.

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Contractor: Naillon Construction
Landscape Architect: Abbate Designs
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Stafford, Oregon lies roughly fifteen miles south of Portland, characterized by rolling pastureland and dense stands of Douglas fir. Homes here are embedded in the landscape, reached by long, meandering drives. The Stafford Residence draws from the quiet beauty of this rural setting and from the sensibilities of Scandinavian country homes, where a close relationship to nature is central to daily life.

Rather than defining a conventional front or back, the house is oriented to engage the landscape in both directions, opening to views north and south. Three distinct wings frame a central outdoor patio and fireplace, forming a sheltered gathering space that extends toward the northern landscape.

Architecture and Interiors:
Builder: Ironwood Homes
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