The Collins Family on the Web - Aubrey Watzek House

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The Watzek House on Skyline Blvd in the West Hills of Portland was the first building designed by John Yeon. The house is revealed at the end of a driveway that is a tunnel of greenery. This landscaped journey toward discovery of the house was planned by Yeon. Landscape, both natural and planned, defines Yeon's Northwest Style of architecture.

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The Watzek House on Skyline Blvd in the West Hills of Portland was the first building designed by John Yeon. The house is revealed at the end of a driveway that is a tunnel of greenery. This landscaped journey toward discovery of the house was planned by Yeon. Landscape, both natural and planned, defines Yeon's Northwest Style of architecture. / The Watzek House on Skyline Blvd in the West Hills of Portland was the first building designed by John Yeon. The house is revealed at the end of a driveway that is a tunnel of greenery. This landscaped journey toward discovery of the house was planned by Yeon. Landscape, both natural and planned, defines Yeon's Northwest Style of architecture.

Courtyard entry. The exterior cladding is cedar.

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Courtyard entry. The exterior cladding is cedar. / Courtyard entry. The exterior cladding is cedar.

Trumpet vine

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Trumpet vine / Trumpet vine

The windows in the entry door reveal a glimpse of the Courtyard inside.

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The windows in the entry door reveal a glimpse of the Courtyard inside. / The windows in the entry door reveal a glimpse of the Courtyard inside.

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Ceiling of picnic alcove

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Ceiling of picnic alcove / Ceiling of picnic alcove

Exterior wall sconces are repurposed battery fluid containers.

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Exterior wall sconces are repurposed battery fluid containers. / Exterior wall sconces are repurposed battery fluid containers.

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Looking from interior Courtyard toward Living Room windows

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Looking from interior Courtyard toward Living Room windows / Looking from interior Courtyard toward Living Room windows

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The private Bedroom wing lies beyond this wall facing the Courtyard.

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The private Bedroom wing lies beyond this wall facing the Courtyard. / The private Bedroom wing lies beyond this wall facing the Courtyard.

Horizontal windows bring light into the Bedroom wing hallway.

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Horizontal windows bring light into the Bedroom wing hallway. / Horizontal windows bring light into the Bedroom wing hallway.

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Looking back toward the Courtyard entry

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Looking back toward the Courtyard entry / Looking back toward the Courtyard entry

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Gutters and downspouts are integrated into the design and are enclosed.

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Gutters and downspouts are integrated into the design and are enclosed. / Gutters and downspouts are integrated into the design and are enclosed.

This 28 foot long beam is an expression of the magnificent wood used and celebrated in the construction of the home. Aubrey Watzek, original owner and friend of the Yeon family, was a lumberman.

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This 28 foot long beam is an expression of the magnificent wood used and celebrated in the construction of the home. Aubrey Watzek, original owner and friend of the Yeon family, was a lumberman. / This 28 foot long beam is an expression of the magnificent wood used and celebrated in the construction of the home. Aubrey Watzek, original owner and friend of the Yeon family, was a lumberman.

Main entry into the home

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Main entry into the home / Main entry into the home