28 | Oregon Home CUSTOM FIT: Build Forward I s it possible to bring a splash of contemporary taste into a traditional Northeast Portland Craftsman-style home without compromising the integrity of either design style? With Portland design-build firm Build Forward it is. Headed up by owner and CEO Javier Montalvo, Build Forward specializes in custom residential and commercial remodels. The Craftsman-home clients came to the company with several challenges for both their outdated kitchen and a small upstairs bathroom, not the least of which was injecting a flair for contemporary style while respecting the historic elements of the home. CRAFTING THE Right Blend PHOTOS: CLEMENTINE HAGE Design-build firm Build Forward strikes a perfect remodel balance between historic and contemporary. By Jon Bell
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