Bend Residence
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At first glance, the desert landscape surrounding this Bend, Oregon home seems barren and scaleless, but on closer inspection it is teeming with diverse flora and fauna. This rustic environment inspired a triptych of richly layered volumes crafted of concrete, granite and wood, framing views of the distant mountain ranges, including Mount Rainer. At ground level, public and guest wings flank a courtyard, allowing the natural terrain to flow through the center of the home. Overhead, a bridging volume contains the private family spaces, comprising bedrooms, bathrooms, and a playroom for the children.