Mosier House

A custom residential home in Mosier, Oregon. The house is centered in the frame, with the garage off to the left. The house is dark brown and has a metal roof. There is a large patio and grassy area. The background shows the Columbia gorge in Autumn.

The Columbia River Gorge offers a dramatic backdrop to this hillside retreat for a young family. Careful positioning of the plan and windows provide views to Mount Adams and Mount Hood. The home is a linear composition of a two-level volume linked to a single-level guest suite and garage. Each volume was articulated to successfully balance views and privacy.

  • Location: Mosier, OR

    The first-floor living level spills out to the rugged landscape through glass doors that open to stepped patios of natural basalt. Vast expanses of windows assure a vivid display of seasonal changes from every room.

    Elements include standing seam metal roofs, dark horizontal cedar siding, and a full-height, board-formed concrete wall designed to retain the steeply sloped natural terrain.

    Inside, an open floor plan employing high ceilings and materials such as exposed doug fir framing, radiant concrete floors, and bleached wood ceilings guarantees a modern and timeless look.

    Incorporating the owner’s stock of salvaged wood screens and vintage European light fixtures makes this home truly unique and full of personality.

  • DESIGN TEAM: Richard Brown AIA, Jennifer Wright AIA, and Jason Didion

    CONTRACTOR: John Bloomster Construction

    PHOTOGRAPHER: Christopher Dibble & Nakamoto Forestry

The dining room of a custom residential home. A wood table that seats eight is in the fore ground. The room has large glass windows, a wood stove, and an electric fireplace.
A breakfast nook in a custom residential home. It is made completely of wood, seats two, and has a view out the window.
A living room of a custom residential home. There is a brown leather couch, white ottoman, and pink side table. The house has concrete walls.
The kitchen of a custom residential home. There are light wood cabinets, a large stainless steel sink, an over, and views out the window.
A living room of a custom residential home. There is a brown leather couch, a gray ottoman, and hard wood floors. There is a large wall of windows looking towards the Columbia Gorge.
A photo showing the dining room and kitchen island of a custom residential home. In the background is an open large glass door to the Columbia Gorge.
A bedroom of a custom residential door. There is wood walls and ceilings, a gray geometric rug, and a bed. There is a sliding glass door in the corner.
A detail photo of repurposed organ screens that were used as a room divider.
The outside of a custom residential home in Mosier, Oregon. The house is flame resistant dark wood. There is a stone path leading from the front yard to the back.
The backside of a custom residential home in Mosier, Oregon.
The master bathroom of a custom residential home. There is a large soaking dup and a stand up shower. The walls a pink tiles. At the far end of the bathroom is a window looking over the Columbia gorge.
The master bedroom of a custom residential home. There are concrete floors, a fur rug, a wall of built in closets, and a bed. The chandelier is made of antlers. To the right is a large window overlooking the Columbia Gorge.
The master bathroom of a custom residential home. There is a large soaking dup and a stand up shower. The walls a pink tiles. At the far end of the bathroom is a window looking over the Columbia gorge.
The master bedroom of a custom residential home. There are concrete floors, a fur rug, a wall of built in closets, and a bed. The chandelier is made of antlers. To the right is a large window overlooking the Columbia Gorge.
The hallway in a custom residential home. The left side of the hallway is a large window. The right side is lined with repurposed organ screens to provide texture.
A bathroom in a custom residential home. The tiled wall are forest green. The flooring is concrete.
The entry hallway of a custom residential home. This photo highlights the custom trusses, supports, and brackets that were used to support the concrete retaining wall.
A detail photo of a custom home. This photo shows freshly cut firewood and an axe near the fireplace.
The outside of a custom residential home.
The outside of a custom residential two story home.
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