Erez Russo founded the firm in 2000 and based it on his passion for modern and organic architecture. His deep respect for nature, extensive world travel, and over 20 years of architectural experience bring valuable insight into every project. The firm specializes in residential, commercial, and mixed use buildings with an emphasis on quality and sustainability. At Erez Russo Architect PC, we believe the design of each project is site and client specific. Because every building is different, principal Erez Russo selects a team at the outset of the project that will best service your goals and the parameters of the site.
The 5,700 square foot mixed-use building covers a 50' x 50' infill lot in the heart of the NE Alberta Arts District in Portland, Oregon. The client wanted the building to be modern and unique yet still fit in the context and scale of the street. Erez Russo Architect PC achieved this by breaking up the mass of the building into 3 distinct contextual elements and capping the whole composition with a sweeping curved roof that has the effect of reducing the perceived height of the project. The first level is clad in maintenance free, graffiti resistant glazed CMU except for a wall panel to the east that is left exposed for community murals.
An extensive art collection and the desire for light and space drove the design of the addition and renovation to a 1970's timber frame house in NW Portland. The clients fell in love with the rustic character and the exposed wood frame of the house but the interior was very dark and offered no connection to the outdoors. The new design solved this disparity by providing large opening in the exterior walls and roof in combination with a complete interior renovation. Throughout, the design juxtaposes the rustic character of the existing timber frame with a new modern interior and zinc clad additions.
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