Balancing Historic Preservation with Modern Expansion

The Fairmount Loop project involved the complete renovation and expansion of a 1928 Dutch Colonial home in Southwest Portland. Aforma supported the coordination of design, documentation, and structural updates to preserve the home’s architectural identity while enabling a modern living experience.

Expanding a Historic Hillside Home Without Compromising Its Integrity

The project required maintaining the home’s defining architectural features while introducing new space, modern systems, and structural reinforcements. Working on a hillside added complexity, requiring precise coordination between existing conditions, new additions, and foundational upgrades.

Coordinating Preservation, Expansion, and Structural Upgrades

Aforma supported the project by aligning design intent with buildable documentation across both existing and new conditions.

• Maintained key architectural elements such as rooflines and facade proportions
  
• Coordinated new additions with the existing structure and layout
  
• Supported structural upgrades including reinforced foundation systems
  
• Organized documentation to align architectural, structural, and construction requirements
  
• Helped validate spatial flow, material transitions, and interior consistency

A Seamless Integration of Old and New, Built for Long-Term Performance

The final result preserved the home’s historic identity while significantly expanding its functionality. With coordinated documentation and aligned design decisions, the project minimized conflicts during construction and delivered a cohesive, buildable outcome.