serrated roofline tops waechter architecture’s sawtooth homes in oregon
all images © david papazian

 

 

 

a single-pitched roof defines each of the units within the small neighborhood of private homes designed by portland-based firm waechter architecture. ‘sawtooth’ features eight residential units displaying dramatic roof pitches that simultaneously acts as a characteristic element and responds to the inhabitants need for privacy, light and views. based by lake oswego in oregon; the 6,100 square feet homes have been organized across two levels with living spaces situated above and the bedrooms below.

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the apartments have been painted black to enhance the sculptural quality

 

 

 

WA’s response for each apartment resulted in one generous living space with precisely one east-facing window, coupled with an ambient light window. this meant each unit maintained its privacy, while promoting views of the river and the high clerestory window providing a constant stream of light. as well as the roof form, the building’s walls and roofs are painted black to enhance their sculptural quality.

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four units sit at a higher level and are elevated by a one-level parking podium

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a clerestory window brings light into the top floor

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each unit measures at 6,100 square feet

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spread across two levels, living spaces situated on the top floor and the bedrooms below

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the sawtooth form of the roof was created to achieve an equal balance of light, privacy and views

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in total, there are eight apartment units