Hilltop House is a 6,834-square-foot single-family residence in Portland, Oregon, located in the West Hills above downtown. Originally an early 1980s tract home, the property stands along a winding, narrow road and opens to a clearing bordered by tall fir trees, offering views to the east and toward the city. The owners chose to retain the dramatic site and its forested outlook, but sought a complete transformation of the existing house to better suit their needs and reflect contemporary sensibilities.
The project entailed a full down-to-the-studs remodel and a new addition. The original footprint and the placement of the main living areas were maintained, but most other aspects were reimagined, with particular attention given to the exterior massing and rooflines. To unify and warm the façade, vertical tongue-and-groove cedar was installed across the front and side elevations, juxtaposing natural texture against the varied geometry of the new roof forms and windows. The resulting composition supports a blend of modern, contemporary, and traditional elements while anchoring the house more clearly within its wooded hilltop context.
Balcony, Black Window Frames, Corner Windows, Covered Patio, Exposed Beams
Typical architect fee for a 6,834 sq ft new home here: $122,000 – $352,000Full services, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · BLS wage and Census construction data
