On cold winter days you can be inside and see everything that is outside. Listing Agents:Andrea Guest and Lauren Geannopoulos at The Guest Group at Keller Williams Realty Professionals. to get Oregonian/OregonLive journalism delivered to your email inbox. I offered to buy the house AS-IS with everything that remained inside. At the initial meeting, we did not discuss details about me purchasing the house but instead focused on her parents, who had the house custom designed and built by Rummer for them in 1964. The original glass used in these homes were uninsulated single pane. Each has unifying features and each has been altered by its owners' idea of good taste. Habegger and her husband, Hank, want to downsize and have put their three-bedroom house on the market at $719,000. From the sliding glass door entry, there are sightlines across three different axis points: into the galley kitchen, through the living room to the backyard, and to one end of the bedroom hallway, where the main suite is located. Habegger says her home "is like art. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A woman has died after a shooting in Louisvilles Portland neighborhood. Restore Oregon. Rummer Homes 6 Results Found Status Sold $1,485,000 15035 NW PERIMETER DR, Beaverton, OR 4 Bedrooms 2 Total Baths 2,600 SqFt 0.260 Acres Status Sold $1,285,000 8545 SW CECILIA TER, Portland, OR 4 Bedrooms 2 Total Baths 2,500 SqFt 0.180 Acres Status Sold $1,200,000 8540 SW CECILIA TER, Portland, OR 3 Bedrooms 2 Total Baths Traditionalists turned up their noses and scratched their heads when they saw Robert Rummer's wide-open, glass-walled modern homes in the 1960s. The things that I remember the most from my childhood that made our home unique was the atrium and the low slope/flat roof. Rummer was willing to rotate rooms to capture a better view. The plans were often oriented around a sunlit atrium and courtyard element which was either enclosed or open air, with glass window walls throughout to bring nature to the interior of the home. Rummer, whos 95 and lives in Woodburn, built roughly 750 of his trademark post and beam homes around Portland in the 60s and 70s. 84th Ave. in the Garden Home neighborhood is for sale at $719,000.]. Your subscription to MODmail has been confirmed. [A 1969 Robert Rummer-built house in Beaverton.]. The following description was submitted by the event organizer. Many of his homes are 1,850 square feet or a little larger, and each was carefully located, typically on a quarter-acre lot to maximize indoor-outdoor living. Local Businesses Bohmann Park is perhaps the quintessential example of Robert Rummers personal mission to bring modernism to middle-class Oregonians and offer a unique display of how functional design and new construction technologies impacted modern suburban development in the Pacific Northwest. He also saw opportunity. Roseway is a thriving, family-friendly community brimming with nonprofits, historic architecture and some great places to nosh. The built-ins that line the kitchen and serve as a console in the living room are a case study. Get your guide to Portland's events, attractions and news. Home to bakeries, coffee shops and yoga studios galore, Portland's largely residential Beaumont neighborhood is an excellent place to start your day. Mailing address 1327 SE Tacoma Street #114, Portland, OR 97202 | (503)243-1923 | info@restoreoregon.org, Sponsorships: Annual, Event, and Business Sponsorships, Our Commitment to Racial and Social Equity, Oregons Most Endangered Places: The Jantzen Beach Carousel, Apply for the DeMuro Awards: Excellence in Preservation, SOLD OUT: Members-Only Tiki Cocktail Party. Webpresents Mr. Rummers Neighborhood On May 13th, 2023, Restore Oregon Modernism will host its signature mid-century modern home tour and highlight the work of Robert Rummer. More specifically, from Joseph Eichler, the iconic developer behind that states ubiquitous midcentury tract-style subdivisions. They bought the house without having set foot in it, only catching their first in-person glimpse the morning of December 25, fresh off an international flight, plucked from the middle of Amsterdam and dropped into an Oregon suburb. WebJust Listed Mid Century Homes in Portland. When Oregonian Phyllis Rummer took a trip to visit her sister in Walnut Creek in 1959, she wasn't expecting a life-changing experience from builder Joe Eichler. "He wasn't interested because we hadn't lived in our new home very long. Many of Rummer's customers stayed put in their homes for decades. Spend a day wandering its many blocks, stopping along the way to snack, sip and shop at its many must see and must-eat destinations. The credit for his change of mind belongs to Phyllis Rummer who, after visiting a Joseph Eichler-designed home in California, announced to her husband that she would trade their brand-ne traditional dream home in Newberg for a modern one. In 1959, he created Rummer Homes to introduce that modern aesthetic to the Portland market, beginning with a development in Newberg. enerally speaking, these midcentury designs are revered for their restrained, open-concept floor plans, a photogenic feature that brings challenges when it comes to containing children (and their stuff). By Annette Maxon Summer travel looks a little different this year. in what used to be the historically Black Albina neighborhood. ", She was the first to call his attention to a new type of tract housing. Winters in the NW can be dark in gloomy, but with all the natural light it is always bright inside. 3 Beds 2 Baths 4,237 SqFt 1.620 Acres. "That Rummer homes are so popular today is a reflection of the timelessness and livability of the design, and their accessibility to the middle class," says Peggy Moretti, executive director of Restore Oregon. Flat/low pitch roofs are uncommon in the area but in our neighborhood, there were a number of them. Attractions include the St. Johns Bridge, Portland International Raceway and Smith & Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. All rights reserved. An overview of the central city and Washington Park, Outside of Central City perimeter map view. ", Habegger's home is in the Bohmann Park tract, which Rummer developed on a former hazelnut farm. WebFor the next 15 years, until the mid-1970s, Rummer built an estimated 750 of his modern-styled homes in the Portland metro area, including in Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Clackamas, and several other nearby locations. Famed Oregon builder, Robert Rummerinspired by the popular California houses designed by developer Joe Eichlerlaunched Rummer Homes, Inc. in 1959. Phyllis was awestruck by Eichlers open layout and clean lines, but her husband was resistant to her newfound passion for modernist architecture. A veneer on the living room console is repeated in the kitchen, which has pop-up outlets in the countertop. "Some seem dated," says Libby, "and others seem like they could have been designed recently. "Bob embodied the enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit of that period," she adds, "and still does.". Steps away from bustling Mississippi Avenue, this vibrant North Portland street offers stellar shopping, dining and activities. Other than that, I never thought too much about the house itself, it was a little different but did not seem odd because we were in a small development of similar Rummer homes (Cynthia Terrace) and the surrounding houses were the same style. Foremost, the expansive floor to ceiling glass lets in tons of natural light. But it was Jones & Emmons, according to Rummer, who first caught the Portland builder's eye. WebVista Brook lies just north of Garden Home Rd., roughly between SW 84th Ave. and SW 92nd Ave. Mailing address 1327 SE Tacoma Street #114, Portland, OR 97202 | (503)243-1923 | info@restoreoregon.org. Portland Monthly Old Portland charm lives through the repurposed Victorian homes, now boutiques and restaurants which line the streets of Portland's Northwest district with sophisticated shopping, dining, an urban forest and breathtaking views of the city. The result is a modernist play on an exposed wood cabinet, emphasizing the modern in midcentury modern. 7805 SW Famed Oregon builder, Robert Rummerinspired by the popular California houses designed by developer Joe Eichlerlaunched Rummer Homes, Inc. in 1959. Rummers homes are spare in design, with simple vaulted and flat roof forms, exposed wood beams, and tongue and groove ceilings below. 5327-5649 SW Oleson Rd. Located near downtown Portland in Washington Park, the Oregon Zoo is home to more than 2,600 animals. Close to downtown parks and restaurants, the Schnitz (as locals call it) resounds with art and culture. We wouldnt have done that, Remco says, crediting the influence of Horner. [A nearby 1968 Rummer house on a 7,405-square-foot lot at 7290 S.W. $675,000. This Beaverton home was built in 1974 by Robert Rummer, a name well-known to local midcentury modern enthusiasts. Features that originally made them affordable, like white laminated Formica counters, and "Mad Men" swanky, like paneled walls, looked faded, outdated. Focal roof-high fireplace chimneys, galley kitchens with state-of-the-art appliances, Shoji sliding closet doors, and Roman baths are features of his distinct modern houses and can be experienced in many of his preserved residential designs today. Tight margins and the rising cost of building materials often forced him to downgrade finishes; some of his homes had only one "feature wall" of high-end paneling. It feels like somewhere you could really live: special, but never precious. Triangular windows in the living room and a bedroom underscore the vaulted roofline. All rights reserved (About Us). Flat roofs with sharp-pitched gables and large windows (you can see through the house, front to back) are markers of Rummer designs, but most immediately recognizable are the central atriums. Kids who grew up in a Rummer home often return to start a new generation, says Darla Castagno, a long-time Oak Hills homeowner who was instrumental in creating the historic district. Robert (Bob) Rummer, now 95, continues to receive praise from homeowners and architectural historians for carefully siting his homes on larger lots to take advantage of natural views. "Robert Rummer's homes are a time capsule of the 1960s and '70s, and yet they're delightful enough to remain highly coveted," he says. Are you in Portland or visiting soon? An earlier Restore Oregon tour brought fans to Rummer's personal residence in Southwest Portland's Bohmann Park tract. With its unbroken faade (due to a hidden door handle and hinges) theres nothing midcentury about it. Much more than a coincidencewhen the Eichler modern aesthetic rose up in the suburbs of Portland. He has left a lasting legacy of magnificently crafted modern homes that are as relevant today as they were almost sixty years ago. Sponsorships: Annual, Event, and Business Sponsorships, Our Commitment to Racial and Social Equity, Oregons Most Endangered Places: The Jantzen Beach Carousel, Apply for the DeMuro Awards: Excellence in Preservation. "Now, my houses are selling for $800,000 and more," he says, "and the profit is good. It wasnt until 1959 that Rummer, a man in his 30s with a successful insurance business, turned his attention to building modern tract housing. Portland Monthly WebMay 13 @ 12:00 am. Flat roofs with sharp-pitched gables and large windows (you can see through the house, front to back) are markers of Rummer designs, but most immediately recognizable are the central atriums. Lastly, one of the attributes of many Rummer homes that I love are the sunken roman tubs. Clean lines, open spaces, and a connection to nature are just some of the attributes that make these homes so appealing both then and now. What are the Key Design Features in Frank Lloyd Wright Homes? Rummer, whos 95 and lives in Woodburn, built roughly 750 of his trademark post and beam homes around Portlandin the 60s and 70s. Coincidentally, Jacks childhood Rummer Home is currently on the market and was featured in our February Modern & Mid Century Homes Round Up. Mr. Rummers Neighborhood. Randy Hopp of Hopp Insurance Agency and his family have known the Rummers for 60 years. "Jones wasn't doing much for Eichler when I met him," claimed Rummer, who arranged a weekend meeting with A. Quincy Jones in Portland in March 1961. The flat portion of the roof is the weak point with a potential to leak in our wet northwest climate. Horner expanded the design to cover large planes of the house, making for a clever, if-you-know-you-know nod to a design-industry titan. In Beaverton to the west youll find Oak Hills, one of Oregons first planned communities, and a prominent Rummer neighborhood that was recently recognized on the national register of historic places. What he came up with were these wild, three-legged stools that are shockingly comfortable despite looking like they were designed circa the year 3000. Normally, a big furniture swap to complete the new aesthetic is part of a remodel, but the couples existing collection actually influenced the more permanent design aspects of the house. Portland photographer David Papazian, who grew up in a Redwood City midcentury modern with an exposed beam ceiling and extended roof, says Rummer's layouts allow his camera to capture top to bottom -- "the ceilings are dramatic," he says -- and one room leading to another provides depth. He built around 750 modern homes in the Portland area that were often clustered together in neighborhoods, which makes them This period, of course, was a high-water mark for Joe Eichler's homes in California, which were published on a regular basis, especially during the late 1950s and early 1960s, in many home and architecture magazines - from House & Home to Better Homes & Garden to Arts & Architecture. The following description was submitted by the event organizer. She had grown up nearby and remembers her dad complaining that the "mass produced," concrete slab homes would bring down the value of the neighborhood and his custom-built two story along Fanno Creek. At that point there was no way I could live anything that was not MCM architecture. Like elsewhere around the country, people were ready to take a chance on bold new innovations in the way they lived. A world away, physically and culturally, they struggled to find a home around Beaverton that appealed to the clean-lined minimalism theyd grown used to in the Netherlands: Remco is from there, and Andrea worked in Amsterdam for years. In recent years, Rummers have become hot commodities on the local real estate market. WebJust Listed Mid Century Homes in Portland. Modernizing a Seattle Area Midcentury Home with a Touch of Boldness, A Guide to What Defines Mid-Century Modern Art. WebVista Brook lies just north of Garden Home Rd., roughly between SW 84th Ave. and SW 92nd Ave. This family-friendly Northeast Portland community brims with historic architecture and great eateries. Luckily, Rummer homes pop up on the market with some degree of frequency so if its your dream own one of these gems some day, chances are youll be able to get your hands on one sooner or later. After this many decades, Rummer homes are still iconic and the man behind them is still around. "He was getting more into commercial work at the time." Explore Portland neighborhoods in the city's six main geographical sections (North, Northeast, Northwest, South, Southeast and Southwest) or "quadrants." Restore Oregon. While in Walnut Creek, Phyllis and her sister toured some new homes in the Rancho San Miguel subdivision developed by Eichler. Two-by-four construction can feel drafty. The couple, young parents working as designers in Amsterdam, were called by their employer (a certain sportswear company) to relocate across the ocean to be closer to its Oregon HQ. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2280 SW HUMPHREY PARK RD Portland , Oregon. He didn't always think he could have another shot. After all, her husband Robert, a World War II veteran with an established position in the insurance business during the 1950s, had just completed building the couple's dream home in Newberg, Oregon. As many of you know, there are hundreds of Rummer Homes; ie., virtual Eichler clones in the Portland, OR metro area. Other than the bedrooms and bathrooms, the whole main part of the house acts almost as one. Christopher Barnes/Windermere Realty Trust. It sets them apart. Media Privacy Policy and An offer was received in five days after one, built on a half-acre lot at 1961 Park Forest Ave. in Lake Oswego, was listed in November 2018 at $699,900. To see more great pictures of Jacks current and childhood Rummer homes, you can follow him on Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter to recieve weekly emails on all things modern design. In Beaverton to the west youll find Oak Hills, one of Oregons first planned communities, and a prominent Rummer neighborhood that was recently recognized on the national register of historic places. Sitemap | IDX Sitemap | IDX XML Sitemap. But after a few self-deprecating asides and laughs with his wife, Phyllis, he announces his ambitions to build tract homes again, but in a way where he could make more money. Rummer, whos 95 and lives in Woodburn, built roughly 750 of his trademark post and beam homes around Portland, They turned to friend and former colleague Stewart Horner, of the interior design firm, Klee that drawing is simply taking a line, A Midcentury Collector Home Gets a Very Modern Push into Tomorrow, Property Watch: A Serene Rummer in a Neighborhood Full of Them, Gawk at These Modern Portland Homes on an Architectural Tour. Media Sometimes called the Fifth Quadrant, North Portland encompasses a range of neighborhoods and commercial districts, including Cathedral Park, Mississippi/Williams and Kenton. Flat roofs, which are detested by pragmatists, need to be reworked to ward off sunlight and rain. 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