diff --git a/src/components/projects/ProjectDetail.vue b/src/components/projects/ProjectDetail.vue
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+<script setup lang="ts">
+import { computed } from 'vue'
+import { RouterLink } from 'vue-router'
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'
+import ProjectImage from './ProjectImage.vue'
+import type { Project } from '@/data/projects'
+
+const props = defineProps<{ project: Project }>()
+
+const hero = computed(() => props.project.images.find((img) => img.feature === 'hero'))
+const rest = computed(() => props.project.images.filter((img) => img.feature !== 'hero'))
+</script>
+
+<template>
+  <article class="bg-background">
+    <!-- Hero -->
+    <section v-if="hero" class="relative overflow-hidden">
+      <img
+        :src="hero.src"
+        :alt="hero.alt"
+        class="h-[88vh] w-full object-cover md:h-screen"
+      />
+      <div
+        class="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-b from-transparent via-transparent to-black/45"
+      ></div>
+      <div
+        class="absolute right-0 bottom-10 left-0 mx-auto max-w-[1400px] px-6 text-white md:bottom-16 md:px-10"
+      >
+        <p class="eyebrow text-white/80">{{ project.eyebrow }}</p>
+        <h1 class="mt-3 font-serif text-5xl font-light tracking-tight md:text-7xl">
+          {{ project.name }}
+        </h1>
+      </div>
+    </section>
+
+    <!-- Intro -->
+    <section class="px-6 py-20 md:py-28">
+      <p
+        class="mx-auto max-w-[60ch] text-center text-lg leading-relaxed text-foreground/80 md:text-xl"
+      >
+        {{ project.intro }}
+      </p>
+    </section>
+
+    <!-- Editorial image scroll -->
+    <section class="space-y-16 px-6 pb-24 md:px-10 md:pb-32">
+      <div class="mx-auto max-w-[1400px] space-y-16 md:space-y-24">
+        <template v-for="(img, i) in rest" :key="img.src + i">
+          <!-- wide: full-bleed within container -->
+          <ProjectImage v-if="img.feature === 'wide'" :image="img" />
+
+          <!-- narrow: centered, narrower max-width -->
+          <div v-else-if="img.feature === 'narrow'" class="mx-auto max-w-3xl">
+            <ProjectImage :image="img" />
+          </div>
+
+          <!-- paired: 2-up grid; only the first in a pair renders here -->
+          <div
+            v-else-if="img.feature === 'paired' && (rest[i - 1]?.feature !== 'paired')"
+            class="grid gap-6 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-10"
+          >
+            <ProjectImage :image="img" />
+            <ProjectImage v-if="rest[i + 1]?.feature === 'paired'" :image="rest[i + 1]" />
+          </div>
+
+          <!-- the second of a pair is rendered as a sibling above; skip -->
+          <template v-else-if="img.feature === 'paired'"></template>
+
+          <ProjectImage v-else :image="img" />
+        </template>
+      </div>
+    </section>
+
+    <!-- Closing CTA -->
+    <section
+      class="border-border/60 border-t px-6 py-20 text-center md:py-28 md:px-10"
+    >
+      <p class="eyebrow">A space of your own</p>
+      <h2 class="mx-auto mt-4 max-w-2xl font-serif text-3xl font-light md:text-4xl">
+        Begin a conversation about your home.
+      </h2>
+      <Button as-child class="mt-8">
+        <RouterLink to="/contact">Inquire</RouterLink>
+      </Button>
+    </section>
+  </article>
+</template>
diff --git a/src/components/projects/ProjectImage.vue b/src/components/projects/ProjectImage.vue
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+++ b/src/components/projects/ProjectImage.vue
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+<script setup lang="ts">
+import { ref } from 'vue'
+import { Dialog, DialogContent, DialogTrigger } from '@/components/ui/dialog'
+import type { ProjectImage } from '@/data/projects'
+
+defineProps<{ image: ProjectImage }>()
+
+const open = ref(false)
+</script>
+
+<template>
+  <Dialog v-model:open="open">
+    <DialogTrigger as-child>
+      <button
+        type="button"
+        class="group relative block w-full overflow-hidden rounded-sm"
+        :aria-label="`View larger: ${image.alt}`"
+      >
+        <img
+          :src="image.src"
+          :alt="image.alt"
+          loading="lazy"
+          decoding="async"
+          class="w-full transition-transform duration-700 ease-out group-hover:scale-[1.015]"
+        />
+      </button>
+    </DialogTrigger>
+    <DialogContent
+      class="border-0 bg-transparent p-0 sm:max-w-[min(95vw,1400px)]"
+    >
+      <img
+        :src="image.src"
+        :alt="image.alt"
+        class="h-auto max-h-[88vh] w-full rounded-sm object-contain"
+      />
+    </DialogContent>
+  </Dialog>
+</template>
diff --git a/src/data/projects.ts b/src/data/projects.ts
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+export type ImageOrientation = 'landscape' | 'portrait'
+
+export interface ProjectImage {
+  src: string
+  alt: string
+  orientation: ImageOrientation
+  /** Tag controlling layout slot in ProjectDetail's editorial scroll. */
+  feature?: 'hero' | 'wide' | 'narrow' | 'paired'
+}
+
+export interface Project {
+  slug: 'boulder' | 'asheville'
+  name: string
+  eyebrow: string
+  intro: string
+  cover: string
+  coverAlt: string
+  images: ProjectImage[]
+}
+
+export const boulder: Project = {
+  slug: 'boulder',
+  name: 'Boulder',
+  eyebrow: 'Light-filled organic',
+  intro:
+    'A mid-century ranch reimagined around warm woods, reclaimed barnwood walls, ' +
+    'live-edge counters, and emerald glazed tile. The palette stays in conversation ' +
+    'with the trees outside — sunlight does most of the work.',
+  cover: '/images/boulder/05.jpg',
+  coverAlt: 'Walnut kitchen with white embossed tile and warm pendant light',
+  images: [
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/03.jpg',
+      alt: 'Kitchen with reclaimed barnwood walls and live-edge bar top',
+      orientation: 'landscape',
+      feature: 'hero',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/01.jpg',
+      alt: 'Oil-rubbed bronze faucet over a quartz counter, reclaimed wood backsplash',
+      orientation: 'portrait',
+      feature: 'narrow',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/07.jpg',
+      alt: 'Kitchen alternate angle showing live-edge counter and Asian carving',
+      orientation: 'landscape',
+      feature: 'wide',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/02.jpg',
+      alt: 'Dining room with reclaimed barnwood feature wall and rush-seat chairs',
+      orientation: 'landscape',
+      feature: 'wide',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/08.jpg',
+      alt: 'Living room with mid-century sofa and emerald tile fireplace surround',
+      orientation: 'landscape',
+      feature: 'wide',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/05.jpg',
+      alt: 'Walnut cabinets with white embossed tile and glass pendant',
+      orientation: 'portrait',
+      feature: 'narrow',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/09.jpg',
+      alt: 'Bathroom with emerald subway tile shower and walnut vanity',
+      orientation: 'portrait',
+      feature: 'paired',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/06.jpg',
+      alt: 'Emerald subway tile shower with bronze fittings and white niche',
+      orientation: 'landscape',
+      feature: 'paired',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/12.jpg',
+      alt: 'Walnut bath vanity with reclaimed wood mirror and white tile backsplash',
+      orientation: 'portrait',
+      feature: 'narrow',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/10.jpg',
+      alt: 'Rear deck and patio at golden hour with mountain view',
+      orientation: 'landscape',
+      feature: 'wide',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/11.jpg',
+      alt: 'Rear deck at dusk with warm lit windows',
+      orientation: 'landscape',
+      feature: 'wide',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/boulder/04.jpg',
+      alt: 'Front of the home under a winter moon at dusk',
+      orientation: 'landscape',
+      feature: 'wide',
+    },
+  ],
+}
+
+export const asheville: Project = {
+  slug: 'asheville',
+  name: 'Asheville',
+  eyebrow: 'Architectural and moody',
+  intro:
+    'A counterpoint to Boulder — black vertical slats, matte black appliances, ' +
+    'and large picture windows held in balance by warm wood floors and layered ' +
+    'textiles. A space that is restrained but never cold.',
+  cover: '/images/asheville/01-living.jpg',
+  coverAlt: 'Living room with black vertical slat wall and picture window',
+  images: [
+    {
+      src: '/images/asheville/01-living.jpg',
+      alt: 'Living room with black vertical slat wall and oversized window',
+      orientation: 'portrait',
+      feature: 'hero',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/asheville/02-kitchen.jpg',
+      alt: 'Galley kitchen with matte black appliances and layered Persian rug',
+      orientation: 'portrait',
+      feature: 'narrow',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/asheville/04-dining-wide.jpg',
+      alt: 'Dining nook with vertical slat wall and trailing monstera',
+      orientation: 'portrait',
+      feature: 'narrow',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/asheville/05-dining-detail.jpg',
+      alt: 'Dining table beneath a Nelson Saucer pendant against vertical slat wall',
+      orientation: 'portrait',
+      feature: 'narrow',
+    },
+    {
+      src: '/images/asheville/03-bath.jpg',
+      alt: 'Powder bath with layered glazed tile and matte black accents',
+      orientation: 'portrait',
+      feature: 'narrow',
+    },
+  ],
+}
+
+export const projects: Project[] = [boulder, asheville]
+
+export function getProject(slug: string): Project | undefined {
+  return projects.find((p) => p.slug === slug)
+}
diff --git a/src/router/index.ts b/src/router/index.ts
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--- a/src/router/index.ts
+++ b/src/router/index.ts
@@ -6,11 +6,39 @@ const routes: RouteRecordRaw[] = [
     name: 'home',
     component: () => import('@/views/HomeView.vue'),
   },
+  {
+    path: '/portfolio',
+    name: 'portfolio',
+    component: () => import('@/views/PortfolioView.vue'),
+  },
+  {
+    path: '/portfolio/boulder',
+    name: 'portfolio-boulder',
+    component: () => import('@/views/projects/BoulderView.vue'),
+  },
+  {
+    path: '/portfolio/asheville',
+    name: 'portfolio-asheville',
+    component: () => import('@/views/projects/AshevilleView.vue'),
+  },
+  {
+    path: '/contact',
+    name: 'contact',
+    component: () => import('@/views/ContactView.vue'),
+  },
+  {
+    path: '/:pathMatch(.*)*',
+    redirect: '/',
+  },
 ]
 
 const router = createRouter({
   history: createWebHistory(import.meta.env.BASE_URL),
   routes,
+  scrollBehavior(_to, _from, saved) {
+    if (saved) return saved
+    return { top: 0 }
+  },
 })
 
 export default router
diff --git a/src/views/ContactView.vue b/src/views/ContactView.vue
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+<script setup lang="ts"></script>
+
+<template>
+  <div class="mx-auto max-w-2xl px-6 py-20 md:py-28">
+    <p class="eyebrow">Contact</p>
+    <h1 class="mt-3 font-serif text-4xl font-light tracking-tight md:text-5xl">
+      Get in touch.
+    </h1>
+    <p class="text-muted-foreground mt-6">Form arriving in the next commit.</p>
+  </div>
+</template>
diff --git a/src/views/PortfolioView.vue b/src/views/PortfolioView.vue
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+++ b/src/views/PortfolioView.vue
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+<script setup lang="ts">
+import { RouterLink } from 'vue-router'
+import { AspectRatio } from '@/components/ui/aspect-ratio'
+import { projects } from '@/data/projects'
+</script>
+
+<template>
+  <div class="bg-background">
+    <section class="mx-auto max-w-[1400px] px-6 pt-20 pb-12 md:px-10 md:pt-28 md:pb-16">
+      <p class="eyebrow">Portfolio</p>
+      <h1 class="mt-3 max-w-3xl font-serif text-4xl font-light tracking-tight md:text-6xl">
+        Two homes, one sensibility.
+      </h1>
+      <p class="text-foreground/70 mt-6 max-w-2xl text-base md:text-lg">
+        Each project responds to its setting — Boulder leans into light and warm woods;
+        Asheville into matte black and architectural shadow. The throughline is restraint
+        and material honesty.
+      </p>
+    </section>
+
+    <section class="mx-auto max-w-[1400px] px-6 pb-24 md:px-10 md:pb-32">
+      <div class="grid gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-14">
+        <RouterLink
+          v-for="project in projects"
+          :key="project.slug"
+          :to="`/portfolio/${project.slug}`"
+          class="group block"
+        >
+          <AspectRatio :ratio="4 / 5" class="overflow-hidden bg-muted">
+            <img
+              :src="project.cover"
+              :alt="project.coverAlt"
+              loading="lazy"
+              decoding="async"
+              class="h-full w-full object-cover transition-transform duration-[900ms] ease-out group-hover:scale-[1.03]"
+            />
+          </AspectRatio>
+          <div class="mt-6 flex items-baseline justify-between">
+            <h2 class="font-serif text-2xl font-light tracking-tight md:text-3xl">
+              {{ project.name }}
+            </h2>
+            <p class="eyebrow">{{ project.eyebrow }}</p>
+          </div>
+        </RouterLink>
+      </div>
+    </section>
+  </div>
+</template>
diff --git a/src/views/projects/AshevilleView.vue b/src/views/projects/AshevilleView.vue
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+++ b/src/views/projects/AshevilleView.vue
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+<script setup lang="ts">
+import ProjectDetail from '@/components/projects/ProjectDetail.vue'
+import { asheville } from '@/data/projects'
+</script>
+
+<template>
+  <ProjectDetail :project="asheville" />
+</template>
diff --git a/src/views/projects/BoulderView.vue b/src/views/projects/BoulderView.vue
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+++ b/src/views/projects/BoulderView.vue
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+<script setup lang="ts">
+import ProjectDetail from '@/components/projects/ProjectDetail.vue'
+import { boulder } from '@/data/projects'
+</script>
+
+<template>
+  <ProjectDetail :project="boulder" />
+</template>