Hugging a corner of a forested natural area in the Cedar Mills Neighborhood of West Portland, this project already had some fantastic bones when it came to natural context. We wanted to honor the surrounding forest by filling in the shady understory with the bold textures and bright greens of Pacific Northwest natives and using local juniper, boulders and crushed rock for a soft sensory experience.
In the sunny spots we created a hillside perennial meadow, added a rockery at the entry with loads of warm-hued vegetation, planted a no-mow lawn for the dogs, and built in a narrow veggie garden on deck that has grown some of the wiliest tomato plants we’ve ever seen!
Nestled up in the trees, the deck is central to the whole experience. An expansive, multi-level hub for all kinds of activities, lounging and taking in the wooded surroundings (completed in November 2023).
Project Partners
Structural Engineer: Grummel Engineering
Deck Builder: Craftbau
Landscape Contractor: JP Stone Contractors, Inc
Arborist: Neighborhood Tree
Concrete Contractor: Concrete Structures
