Inside "Entertainment Central"

When award‑winning Willamette‑Valley builder Mike Riddle Construction teams up with the design pros at Studio 3 Architecture and interior specialists Breit + Hill Home, you expect something extraordinary. Their custom build in south Salem delivers just that—blurring the line between inside and out with two signature ActivWall units that Mike proudly calls “Entertainment Central.”

At the heart of the 2,800 sq. ft. residence is a light‑filled kitchen that flows into the dining area and a covered patio. To remove every visual and physical barrier between those zones, the team specified the following ActivWall products: 

Gas Strut Window
🌿 42″ W x 60″ H
🌿 Single Panel, Outswing
🌿 Black Powder-Coat, Raised Sill
🔎  Lifts open with minimal effort, creating a pass-through serving bar from the kitchen to patio. 

Folding Door
🌿 12′ W x 8′ H (3 Panels)
🌿 3L, Outswing
🌿 Black Powder-Coat, Raised Sill
🔎 Opens the dining room wall in seconds, uniting indoor seating with the outdoor patio.

Salem’s climate can swing from summer sunshine to coastal drizzle. That’s why both ActivWall units feature thermally broken aluminum frames and Low‑E insulated glass that limit heat transfer and prevent condensation.

According to Mike, “I love the open concept of having the kitchen, dining room, and outdoor living all together in one space so that everyone can stay connected during a social gathering.”