Melding Japanese design with the beauty of its surroundings, the Glass Link House in Portland, Oregon by Scott|Edwards Architecture was designed for a family with a passion for nature and entertaining. Utilising an experimental approach, the Glass Link House celebrates the natural features of the site, while serving as an expression of the family’s lifestyle.
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Offering incredible views with expansive floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the Glass Link House simultaneously maintains the privacy of its inhabitants. Divided into three primary components, the property features a main area, as well as two wings; active and quiet. Dedicated to entertainment, the active wing plays host to a workout room, cedar sauna, media room, guest bedrooms, wine room with custom walnut wine racks, and a hidden whiskey room. The latter is accessible via a hidden latch in a cabinet.
The other wing contains the master suite and children’s bedrooms, with both wings joined by a large glass room used for gathering and entertaining. Seamlessly blending Japanese and Pacific Northwest Modern design, the home utilises an open framework of beams and columns. Durable materials like wood, steel, glass, and stone make for an elegantly restrained home, with warm wooden ceilings, cosy furniture, and rugs lending a sense of warmth and softness to the minimalist material palette employed.
Words by T. Angel
