Pacific Northwest Elegance| A Japanese-Inspired Transformation

The South Shore Residential Project is located on the shores of Lake Oswego in Portland, Oregon, where the towering Douglas fir trees and the lake create a quiet and poetic picture. Designer Sarah Gray undertook the challenging renovation of a 1956 ranch house into a warm family home with Japanese style and wabi-Sabi aesthetics. Throughout the project, minimalist design combines with the clever use of natural materials to create a home that is both spacious and intimate.

The renovation process is full of surprises and touching. The project lasted three years, during which many events occurred that had a profound impact on the family. Designer Gray recalled that during the loss of her mother, but also welcomed her sister's first child. Adding to the challenge, as the renovation was about to be completed, two huge fir trees fell on the house in quick succession, nearly destroying the structure. Instead, however, these setbacks have infused the house with deep emotion.

The design concept of the house is to combine Japanese style with the aesthetics of the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing the balance of nature and space. The house covers an area of 370 square meters and is divided into three floors. The first floor houses the lobby, living room, dining area, kitchen and study, the second floor houses the master bedroom and baby room, while the basement houses the family gathering area, guest rooms and a hidden sauna.

In order to achieve a wide connection with the outside environment, the designer designed a five-and-a-half-meter high double-height ceiling in the living room with floor-to-ceiling Windows to maximize natural light and outdoor views. Although the space is extremely spacious, the designers created a warm and intimate atmosphere by wrapping the walls in white oak, lowering the height of the fireplace, and installing low-key furniture.

The materials used throughout the house are natural and rustic, with elements such as white oak, limestone, bronze, black steel and natural linen throughout. The designer cleverly used warm neutral tones, combined with the texture of natural materials, to create a "calm, peaceful and warm" atmosphere in the home. This not only reflects the respect for nature and time in the aesthetic of wabi-Sabi, but also brings comfort and peace of mind to its occupants.

The South Bank House successfully combines the emotions of a family with space through natural integration and careful design. The reimagining of the spatial layout and the exquisite use of natural materials reflect the designer's deep understanding of the home. The house was not only a place to live, but also a haven of love and warmth that became an important emotional anchor for the family. As Sarah Gray says, the design of this house is not just an architectural renewal, but an emotional reinvention that gives home its true meaning.

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