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has designed a remodel of a residence with industrial roots in Southeast Portland’s Clinton neighborhood.

The design seeks to preserve industrial elements but incorporate all the features of a modern home to suit a couple that recently relocated from New York, according to Melody Emerick, owner and president of the firm.

鈥淭he whole thing was to have the integrity of an industrial building from the turn of the century put into a residence,鈥� she said.

The building previously was converted from industrial to residential use, but the designers plan to update the nondescript look and add a second story with a 2,300-square-foot penthouse. Existing ground-floor space, which the couple inhabits now, will be used as storage, a garage and a second apartment.

Inspiration for the design came from the nearby Ford Building, a former Ford automobile manufacturing facility that Emerick Architects redesigned for office and retail uses. Emerick incorporated industrial elements 鈥� simple form, big windows, tall ceilings, exposed structures 鈥� into the home design.

The existing residence is mostly concrete on the outside, with huge windows and doors. Inside are 13-foot ceilings and wooden beams and joints. The outside will be reworked and cleaned up, Emerick said.

The building is on Southeast Division Street, which includes a mix of residential and commercial buildings. The designers kept the look of the neighborhood in mind.

鈥淚 wanted it to look like it’s always been here,鈥� Emerick said.

Other Emerick Architects team members include Brian Emerick, Geno Salimena and Diane Cook.

is the general contractor. and landscape architect are part of the project team as well.

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