A modern house with a wooden exterior and large glass windows, illuminated by interior lighting. The house is surrounded by landscaping, including trees, rocks, and flowering plants. The driveway curves around the garden, with a large tree in the foreground.

HEWETT HOUSE | PORTLAND, OREGON

SCOPE: Full interior renovation + Furniture

ARCHITECT + CONTRACTOR: Green Gables

The West Hills project began with a 1950s architectural legacy and a modern family’s need for space and serenity. Our transformation was an exercise in 'soft modernism'—preserving the warmth of the original wood ceilings while introducing a full architectural finish package that feels light and ethereal. By moving the heart of the home—the staircase and the kitchen—we unlocked a new perspective on the landscape outside. We envisioned a retreat where four teenagers and their guests could find autonomy in their own en suite quarters, while the shared spaces remain open and inviting. It’s a home that honors its midcentury roots not by staying in the past, but by evolving into a functional, art-forward sanctuary for the next generation."

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, beige countertops, an open refrigerator, and a built-in microwave and oven.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, beige countertops, a black and/or dark gray wall sconce, and a window showing trees outside.

Interior view of a modern home showcasing wooden frames, a staircase with a slatted wooden railing, a large window, and a contemporary kitchen area.

Modern open-concept kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large island with four brown bar stools, and large windows showing greenery outside.

A wooden dining table with red upholstered chairs around it. On the table are two yellow candlesticks with tapered candles, a pink vase with greenery, and a framed artwork of a tree on the wall in the background.

Living room with wooden flooring, a large abstract painting on a brown wall, a white vase with tall green plant, and a black lounge chair on a dark blue rug.

Bright living room with large windows showing trees outside, beige sectional sofa with pillows, wooden coffee table with books and a plant, two black chairs, a tall floor lamp, modern art on the wall, and potted plants, with a blue rug on the wooden floor.

A cozy living room corner featuring a blue armchair with a colorful pillow, a small round table with books, a modern fireplace, and a tall vase with green plant stalks against a minimalist wall.

Modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, a small black side table with candles and a succulent plant, a beige towel draped over the tub, beige tiled half wall, a white wall with a black shelf holding a green plant and a yellow candle, wooden ceiling detail, and a glass shower door on the left.