Modern kitchen and dining area with large windows, wooden table, black chairs, and sleek cabinetry.

A modern kitchen and dining area with large windows, featuring a wooden dining table with black chairs, an island with bar stools, and sleek cabinetry. The space is bright with natural light and has a high ceiling with wooden paneling.

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Modern kitchen interior with a wooden ceiling, black cabinetry, and a large island with bar stools.
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Story

A residence where modern design meets natural serenity Set within the high desert landscape of Bend, Oregon, Bend Hideaway by Feldman Architecture was conceived as a future home for a couple transitioning from Portland. The house, surrounded by forest and overlooking a 650-acre nature preserve, balances privacy with expansive outdoor views while supporting an active lifestyle centered around movement, nature, and family gatherings. The design reflects the homeowners' desire for modernity, drawing inspiration from their previous residence, a Richard Neutra home. The structure comprises two perpendicular wings linked by a glassy bridge, creating moments of openness, compression, and contrast throughout the home. Clean lines and low horizontal forms stretch across the site, framing outdoor areas and protecting the home from wind and nearby properties. The architecture opens westward toward uninterrupted forest views, ensuring that nearly every major room maintains a visual connection to the surrounding landscape.

## Design Highlights

Material Palette: Non-combustible paneling, concrete, and warm wood details. Operable Wood Screens: Soften geometry and filter sunlight. Dramatic Roofline: Adds movement and varies ceiling heights. Lap Pool Integration: Sheltered by architecture, blending with outdoor spaces. Great Room: Opens to patio and firepit, blurring indoor-outdoor boundaries. Kitchen and Dining: Social spaces with warm wood cabinetry and expansive glazing. Hallways as Galleries: Long sightlines and framed views enhance experience. Home Office: Positioned alongside intimate courtyards for natural light. Gym and Sauna: Designed for active living with a focus on wellness. Bedrooms and Bathrooms: Courtyard-framed with a modern material palette.

## Key Facts

Feature Description
Location Bend, Oregon, USA
Architect Feldman Architecture
Landscape Architect Cahill Design
Builder Copperline Homes, Inc.
Structural Engineer Walker Structural Engineering
Civil Engineer Sun Country Engineering
Lighting Design Kim Cladas Lighting Design
Through its dramatic rooflines, sheltered pool courtyard, and restrained interiors, Feldman Architecture created a home that feels equally suited to quiet mornings, active afternoons, and evenings gathered around the fire overlooking the Oregon forest.

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Exterior: Non-combustible paneling, concrete, and warm wood details.
  • Interior: White plaster walls, black steel details, and wood finishes.

Materials

  • Wood — Cabinetry, ceilings, paneling, and screens.
  • Concrete — Flooring and structural elements.
  • Glass — Windows and doors.

Construction / Systems

  • Structural: The home features a dramatic roofline and large glass expanses supported by a structural system that integrates concrete and steel.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Warm wood tones, Black steel, White plaster
  • Lighting: Natural light is maximized through large glass windows and clerestory windows.

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