Mid-century Portland architect John Yeon is the subject of an exhibition at the city's art museum. Here's a look at five buildings that demonstrate his Northwest modern style.
The son of a wealthy Oregon road builder, Yeon designed his first house aged 27 and became synonymous with Northwest modernism through a series of subsequent commissions.
Many of his built projects are listed on the US National Register of Historic Places, and the architect is also known for his conservation efforts in the region.
The exhibition at the Portland Art Museum examines the legacy of the architect, who passed away in 1994, aged 83. It includes drawings, models and photographs, along with art and design from Yeon's eclectic personal collection.
Titled Quest for Beauty, the show is supported by local design company Rejuvenation ? which used Yeon's work as a reference for a recent lighting range ? and runs until 3 September 2017. Here are five of Yeon's most important projects:

Aubrey R Watzek House, Portland, Oregon, 1936-38
Yeon's first architecture project remains his most famous. Designed when he was just 27, the home for his friend ? lumber magnate Aubrey R Watzek ? is an early example of the Northwest modernism style that the architect became known for.
It is located in the forested hills west of Downtown Portland. It boasted views of Mount St Helens, prior to its major 1980 eruption, and Mount Hood, before the native fir trees grew up around the property.
The house is built from ...