While I was in Portland visiting the Bullseye Resource Center and Gallery, I decided to stop at the Pittock Mansion. The Pittock Mansion is an historic spot and a real gem that was built between 1909 and 1914. It sits on top of a hill that overlooks the whole city. The grounds have been well kept, and the house has been restored and is fully furnished. It is a museum now, open to the public to view the inside.
The interior design was fascinating. Immediately upon walking in, you feel like you have stepped back in time. The ornamentation and detail throughout were wonderful. I really did feel like I was in a castle. What was really unique was that many of the walls in the house were curved. Tons of the rooms had a circular shape which is something you don't normally see. It gave me some ideas on curved features and how I could potentially apply them to the Pufferbelly Depot design without compromising the accessibility of the home and without making too dramatic of a statement.
Lately, I have been learning about the use of pattern in a space, not just in textiles, but through other forms as well. The Pittock Mansion had many wonderful examples! I tried to show some of the pictures that captured the magnificent designs in the ceilings, borders, trims, and even floor work up above.
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