walls of the city

Early 20th century houses in NW Portland.  Attribution Amid fast - rising rents, affordable housing has come to the forefront of Port...

This post isn't a showcase of interesting buildings or neighborhoods, but an attempt to clarify a small linguistic error that often dist...

The Modera Belmont, planned for inner east Portland is typical of new multi-family housing in the city.  It contains 202 units, mostly 1 b...

            As housing becomes denser, providing meaningful outdoor space becomes increasingly difficult.   Shared courtyards pre...

Close up view of stairs, landings, and balconies, the vernacular language of  the city. Recently I went on a short trip to Mont...