Condominium Remodel
Interior Renovation
Space Optimization

NW Condo

Aforma supported a cosmetic renovation of an existing Portland condominium: a reworked kitchen, two full bathrooms, a powder room, and an office converted into a true third bedroom, without altering the building structure, exterior, common areas, or shared utilities.
Overview

Meaningful Change Within a Condominium Boundary

The project demonstrates how much a condominium can change within its own boundaries. The scope stayed inside the unit perimeter and trade-permit requirements while making a tangible improvement to both daily function and interior character.

Location:
Portland, OR
Year:
2025
Status:
Completed
Project Type:
Residential Remodel Condominium
Challenge

Improving Function Without Touching Shared Systems

The renovation had to stay inside the unit boundary while still solving real functional problems.

  • Could not affect shaft walls, building utilities, or plumbing lines
  • Could not alter the tensioned concrete slab or the exterior
  • Needed to convert an office into a functional bedroom
  • Could not increase the unit's overall footprint
Approach

Using Planning to Get More From the Existing Unit

Aforma reorganized the existing footprint to improve function while staying within unit and trade-permit boundaries.

  • Documented the renovation of the bathrooms and kitchen
  • Removed a non-bearing wall for a more open kitchen
  • Converted the office by bringing adjacent hallway storage into the closet area
  • Kept all finish and fixture changes within unit and trade-permit boundaries
Result

A Refreshed Home With an Added Bedroom Function

The completed renovation refreshed the kitchen and three bathrooms and created a genuine third bedroom without structural or common-area disruption.

A More Open Kitchen
Removing a non-bearing wall improved kitchen flow and light.
An Additional Bedroom Function
Adjacent hallway storage created the closet needed for a true third bedroom.
Renewed Everyday Spaces
Two full bathrooms and one powder room received distinct finish palettes.
Respect for Building Limits
The work remained within the unit and trade permit scope without structural or common area disruption.