Dine & Design Events

Toast Portland architect Joachim Grube in the house of late sculptor Leroy Setziol, who built it by hand from discarded railroad ties. Daughter Monica Setziol-Phillips, also an artist, now lives in the Sheridan home with husband JP Phillips, a long-time Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor. Enjoy an inspired evening of food, conversation, and art while honoring … Continue reading "A Toast to Joachim Grube"

Studio J is the creative hub of John & Janet Jay’s lifestyle design consultancy. Filled with art and mementos from their careers traveling the globe for the world’s top brands, the studio is housed in an historic commercial building in Chinatown. Sip cocktails and munch hors-d’oeuvres as writer Brian Libby chats with John Jay, named … Continue reading "Drinks + Design at Studio J"

Savor dinner in the iconic First National Bank Building in downtown Portland, new local home of expense management software company Expensify. Designed by ZGF, the elegant interiors feature a stunning 41-foot custom walnut table with brass detailing, at which dinner will be served. Architectural history, great food, and a warm welcome come together to inaugurate … Continue reading "Dine in Elegance at Expensify"

Panoramic views of the Dundee Hills and the Coast Range set the stage for the elegant simplicity of the Domaine Roy & fils winery. Enjoy an afternoon escape for a full wine tasting and tour with Domaine Roy winemaker Jared Etzel and Waterleaf architect Stephen Lapp. Savor heavy appetizers and the exquisite attention to detail of … Continue reading "Tour & Tasting at Domaine Roy et fils"

Take in the stunning views at Westwind, designed by Giulietti Schouten Architects in the heart of McMinnville’s wine country, as you have dinner prepared by chef Danny Wilser, former owner of Crescent Café and custom baking company CBC. Winemaker Jerry Murray of Project M Winery will present Riesling, Rosé, and Pinot Noir to accompany the meal while … Continue reading "Dinner, Wine, & Live Music at Westwind"

Brian and Melody Emerick welcome you to their beautiful home situated 750’ above the Willamette River. The first LEED-certified independent dwelling in Portland, it’s nestled in 300 protected acres of Terwilliger Parkway, preserved by the Olmsted Brothers ‘City Beautiful’ vision in the early 20th century. Dinner and cocktails will be prepared by chefs Kyle Webster … Continue reading "Fab Food & Drinks in the Forest"

Built in 1957 by maverick architect John Storrs, this house with 270-degree views of Portland's skyline represents his signature Pacific Northwest Modernist style of that period. The house was nearly derelict when current owners Pam Saftler & Steve McCallion began renovations, but thoughtful updates have kept this house as Storrs intended. Spanish hors d'oeuvres & … Continue reading "Cocktail Party in a John Storrs Classic"

Celebrate the ebbing days of summer while indulging in crawfish Louisiana-style. Join Agustin Enriquez, principal (and sometimes chef) at GBD Architects for this tasty feast at the beautiful Lease Crutcher Lewis headquarters in Portland. Good food, relaxing vibes, and views to the west make for a unique afternoon of fun and pleasure. We will send the … Continue reading "Rooftop Crawfish Boil"

Explore under-the-radar but notable architecture, concentrated in the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area just north of Lincoln City! Rendez-vous at 11 a.m. at Cascade Head Ranch's Walter Gordon-designed River House, located at the confluence of the Salmon River and the Pacific Ocean. Continue your tour to Van Evera Bailey's Bledsoe Cottage. And then, convene for lunch at 12:30 in a newly … Continue reading "Lunch at Cascade Head"

Spend the evening at L’Angolo Estate Winery, a highly lauded space designed by LEVER Architecture featuring two cantilevered roof structures that interlock at the point of arrival to the tasting room. Sip limited-production, estate-grown wines and stay for dinner with members of the project team while taking in sweeping views of the vineyards. This event … Continue reading "Lavish Dinner at L’Angolo"

Settle in and savor this re-envisioned residence on a former 3-acre sheep farm. Overly large mid-century derived eaves provide year-round outdoor living and create a protected walk to the two-level guest house, converted from an old farmhouse, with views to protected wetlands above and below the main house.  Sip cocktails poolside and relax to the … Continue reading "Party on Patton"

AFO is pleased to introduce a new series of events that highlight the positive social impact of architecture in the community. This summer, explore three stellar nonprofit headquarters recently designed by Oregon architecture firms. You’ll have a chance to hear from each organization’s leader, learn about their missions and discover how the spaces were designed … Continue reading "A Welcoming Space for All Abilities"

Revel in this collaboration between the creative geniuses of ZGF Architects, Lease Crutcher Lewis and Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble.  You’ll explore three spaces – The Sapphire Room atop ZGF, the building lobby and Lease Crutcher Lewis’ HQ two blocks away– accompanied by The Quadraphonnes, a saxophone quartet, that will play pieces inspired by the spaces. … Continue reading "Terrace 2 Terrace"

Enjoy an intimate dinner with Clark/Kjos Architects in the firm’s new studio on the seventh floor of the historic Electric Building in the heart of downtown. With generous windows and exposed structural elements, the office provides new opportunities for firm collaboration.   Hosted by Clark/Kjos Architects.   We will send the address after you register. … Continue reading "An Electric Dinner"

PLACE will showcase the work of Otani Pottery Studio, which was started by Tetsuya and Momoko Otani in Shigaraki, one of the six oldest pottery sites in Japan. The event will feature this duo and their exquisite work as well as heavy hors d'oeuvres by Chef Naoko and music by Toshi Onizuka.  We're sure it … Continue reading "PLACE + Otani = Perfection"

Enjoy mid-summer perfection while indulging in crawfish Louisiana-style. Join building designers GBD Architects atop The Carson, the tallest building in Northwest Portland’s Slabtown. Good food, relaxing vibes, and uninterrupted views from the West Hills to the downtown skyline make for a unique afternoon of fun and pleasure.   Hosted by Agustin Enriquez, GBD Architects.   … Continue reading "Rooftop Crawfish Boil"

With a tower designed to dissolve upwards into the sky through a series of graduations that culminate in a distinguished, illuminated top, Park Avenue West is one of Portland’s newest and most anticipated additions to the downtown skyline.  Tour the building with its designers, then head up to savor views from the magnificent deck while … Continue reading "Park Avenue Perspective"