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Five of the best houses in Oregon on Dezeen

This week's roundup of American houses from each of the 50 states brings us to Oregon, where a house built atop a pond and a home and studio nestled in a defunct warehouse are among our favourites (+ slideshow).


Newberg Residence by Cutler Anderson Architects

Newberg Residence by Cutler Anderson Architects

Visitors must traverse a bridge to enter this family dwelling by US studio Cutler Anderson Architects, which was built atop a pond outside the town of Newberg. Find out more about Newberg Residence »


Music Box by Scott Edwards Architecture

Music Box by Scott Edwards Architecture

Scott Edwards Architecture has created a home in Portland that includes soundproof rehearsal spaces for a family of musicians. Find out more about Music Box »


Pavilion House by Ben Waechter

Pavilion House by Ben Waechter

Four "legs" support the upper level of this house in Portland – a design intended to offer the openness of a glass house, without compromising on privacy. Find out more about Pavilion House »


Bowstring Truss House by Works Partnership Architecture

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Works Partnership Architecture converted a warehouse in Portland into a home and studio by punching skylights through the preserved bowstring truss roof and inserting living quarters within timber-clad boxes. Find out more about Bowstring Truss House »


Red House by Waechter Architecture

Red House by Waechter Architecture

A small late-Victorian dwelling in Portland has been transformed into a modern home with a monochrome red steel and wood exterior. Find out more about Red House »