Oregon Home | 47 is carried through quarter sawn white oak hardwood flooring, exposed beams at the roofline, and heart hickory custom cabinetry throughout. As creatives themselves, the homeowners took the lead on interior design, embracing an eclectic mix of color and artistry. More than 35 paint colors appear throughout the interior and exterior, and the homeowners even created custom stained-glass pieces for the primary suite door, upper kitchen cabinets, and bar area. The home’s relationship to its past is perhaps most poignantly felt outdoors where artifacts salvaged from the fire, such as a piano frame and pieces of the original brick chimney and fireplace, were transformed into sculptural elements in the backyard. Given the site’s history, resilience is as integral to the design as beauty. Fire safety was considered in many aspects of the build, from a metal roof and Hardie Plank siding to high-efficiency windows and insulation. Beneath the home, a discreet path off the driveway leads to a concealed mechanical room housing HVAC equipment, electrical panels, a generator transfer switch, and a multi-gallon water storage tank that supports fire sprinklers—a practical but powerful response to the realities of building in a fire-prone landscape. Completed in June 2025, Passages II now stands as a testament to innovative design, meticulous craftsmanship, and the hopeful belief that from devastation, something meaningful—and beautiful—can emerge. “This is a warm, comforting place that truly reflects the homeowners, their lifestyle, and their artistic style,” Kraft Saldivar says. “The home will be passed down for generations. And it will last for generations, rooted in their family’s land.” The primary bathroom shower features a hand-set pebble tile mosaic, with each stone individually placed to achieve perfect spacing.
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