Instead, one of the founding principals of Boora Architects smiles, his bright eyes scanning the double-door front entry to the low-slung, California-style ranch snuggled into the Southwest Portland hills. "Hello," Nicole Olszewski says, standing in the doorway, 1 1/2-year-old Grace perched on her hip.

Just over two years ago, Nicole and Brett Olszewski bought the house Oringdulph designed and his brother built.

Street of Eames tour THE TOUR: This year's tour contains three very contemporary modern homes that feature all the latest in materials, two midcentury modern homes maintained in their original condition, and three midcentury modern homes that have been respectfully reinterpreted.

WHEN: Saturday, April 17

TICKETS: $50 each; $40 students. On sale at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22 (at streetofeames.org). Advance ticket packages (two $50 tickets plus $150 donation) now on sale through Sunday.

EXTRA EXHIBIT: Beginning April 1 and continuing through the month, the American Institute of Architects Portland is hosting an exhibit featuring photographs and information on this year's homes. AIA Portland is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 403 N.W. 11th Ave."Being a lumberman," Bud says of Fred, who died in 2006, "there's wood everywhere."

Three-inch-thick cedar decking vaults overhead, while a stunning, unchecked, old-growth cedar beam runs the length of the living room.