Recent Projects
Missouri Ave Entry Door
We replaced a garage-looping backyard route with a direct, daylight-filled connection from the office. A full-light Pella fiberglass entry door (pre-primed for the clients to paint) pairs with an Andersen full-view storm door for light, ventilation, and a tight multi-point seal.
We added a new exterior light and custom stain-matched Philippine Mahogany trim inside, reusing existing baseboard and shoe for a seamless look.
Outside, we built a deeper cedar landing with full-length treads and a guardrail to screen nearby utilities. All exterior wood is salvage incense cedar finished with Valhalla LifeTime for a durable, silvering patina.
Portland, OR
Dorena Mountain ADU Deck
This deck was designed to extend an ADU into the trees — simple lines, sustainable materials, and thoughtful detailing throughout.
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Decking: all clear incense cedar from the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe, milled from wildfire-salvaged logs.
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Retaining wall: built with salvaged railroad ties, backfilled with soil, a french drain, and river rock — raising the grade so the deck meets the tree line without a railing cutting across the view.
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Stairs: space-saving winder stairs connect the deck smoothly to the ADU entry.
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Finish: sealed with a low-VOC product for warmth and durability.
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FSC framing lumber and incense cedar decking provided by Sustainable Northwest Wood
The guardrail is still to come — a homeowner-built design in madrone branches that will add a personal, sculptural finish.
This project blends sustainability and craft, creating a deck that feels both grounded and suspended in the canopy.
Dorena, OR
