HOME | PHOTO GALLERY | VIRTUAL TOURS | FLOOR PLAN | NEIGHBORHOOD | MAP Kathy MacNaughton Principal Broker (503) 416-4158 kathym@macgroup.net Henry Davison Principal Broker (503) 704-2559 hdavison@realtytrust.com Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Website design © Build Creative Group In 1955, William Fletcher started a private architectural practice in  his basement. The following year he established an office in a  house near downtown Portland at SW 14th and Columbia, sharing  space with several other architects. So began the firm which is now Fletcher Farr Ayotte. One of the bright-eyed young lions of Portland architecture, Bill  soon built a reputation in residential design. In the 1960s Bill’s  work was inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and the  international style of architecture. His houses were based on  strong, clear geometries and rational floor plans. Ninety degree  angles were the rule, made beautiful through graceful proportions  and a masterful use of materials. But Bill was also true to his Northwest roots and his early homes  show a respectful relationship with the landscape and deft  sensitivity to capturing the often elusive light of the cloudy  Northwest climate. Along with established designers such as John Yeon and Pietro  Belluschi, Bill helped shape a regional Northwest vernacular style  of architecture using indigenous materials and forms echoing the  landscape and traditional building types. Constructed primarily of  wood and cognizant of Scandinavian design, his houses rest  comfortably in their settings, an integral part of nature. He brought this same aesthetic and design integrity to commercial projects as his practice expanded into multifamily housing, banks  and office buildings.  Bill was an artist and a lifelong advocate for local art. One of his  key contributions to architecture was his fruitful collaboration  with many of the regions best sculptors and painters. His house  was full of art and often full of artists, engaging in a dialogue and  inquiry into the nature of art and life. He melded art and  architecture on projects such as the Rex Hill Winery, which  features a signature sculpture done by Lee Kelly. As Bill’s work evolved it became more fluid. He continued to  explore regionalism and the use of indigenous materials and  construction techniques. But he was also willing to join his clients  in finding an architectural vocabulary that matched their  individual tastes and temperament. His late work is as varied as his clients, from the modernist Eaves residence to the elegant and classic Mark residence. Throughout  his career Bill paid careful attention to even the smallest details  of his projects. Every aspect of his buildings was organized and  thought out, working together to create a harmonious whole. Bill was actively involved in his projects until the day before his  death. He completed the design for the Rigby Residence, a master piece on the Willamette River, in the last months of his life. Bill was a true gentleman and passionate about architecture. His  spirit continues to inspire the work of the firm that he founded  more than 40 years ago. We miss him. About the Architect: Bill Fletcher (1925-1998) Special thanks to Fletcher Farr Ayote for providing Bill’s bio