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BELOW: Located in downtown Bend, Oregon, the home is
nestled among early 1900s mill worker housing. The roofline
features three steps to break up the scale of the house, so
it doesn't overpower its one-story neighbors. Its entry to the
right is subtly accented with a low concrete wall in gentle
homage to Frank Lloyd Wright's designs.
FACING PAGE TOP: A see-through fireplace clad in aluminum
panels becomes the focal point inside and out. Smaller rooms
make for an intimate feel in context of the neighborhood, while
providing ample room for the courtyard out back. Polished
concrete floors with radiant heat ground the interior spaces.
FACING PAGE BOTTOM: In contrast to the front of the house,
which is rather solid, the back opens to the protected
courtyard. Rough-sawn black stained cedar siding contrasts
with the aluminum and cedar features on the exterior.
Contractor: High Timber Construction.
Photographs by Alan Brandt Photography
"Quality of light and
texture, and how they
reinforce the character
and the use of the space,
are the most important
elements of a design."
–Eric Meglasson
