Slim House – Innovative Split-Level
Working with a small footprint, the owners of a lot in a North Portland neighborhood wanted to maximize the benefits of natural light and views from their new home. The design aim was to create a house with a modern sensibility, open plan, and dynamic spatial qualities.
The design of this 1,500 SF three-bedroom residence fits within a 25’ wide lot and conforms to the City of Portland’s Narrow Lots & Skinny Lots design standards. The limitation of these standards requires that the maximum height of the building be 24’ and prohibits flat roofs. Often, these “skinny houses” are manifest as tall, long, and narrow. By breaking the arrangement of the house into two distinct forms the design team was able to create a more dynamic residence that reflects the intent of its owners.
