This Oregon Hideaway Blends Crisp Modern Design With Forest Views
Set within the high desert landscape of Bend, Oregon, Bend Hideaway by Feldman Architecture was designed as a future home for a couple relocating from Portland. Surrounded by forest and overlooking a 650-acre nature preserve, the house balances privacy with expansive outdoor views while supporting an active lifestyle centered around movement, nature, and hosting family visits.
The homeowners, who previously lived in a Richard Neutra home, wanted a modern design with crisp geometry and durable materials suited to the mountainous climate. The result is a residence made up of two perpendicular wings linked by a glassy bridge, creating moments of openness, compression, and contrast throughout the home.
Sharp Geometry Wrapped in Warm Materials
Clean lines and low horizontal forms stretch across the site, while the two wings frame outdoor areas and protect the home from wind and nearby properties. The architecture opens westward toward uninterrupted forest views, giving nearly every major room a visual connection to the surrounding landscape.
The exterior palette combines non-combustible paneling, concrete, and warm wood details. Operable wood screens soften the sharp geometry while also filtering sunlight into interior spaces. These movable elements bring texture and warmth to the home’s darker exterior finishes, especially against the snowy Oregon backdrop.
A dramatic roofline adds movement to the structure, creating changing ceiling heights that continue inside the house. Large expanses of glass reflect the surrounding trees while drawing natural light deep into the interiors.
A Lap Pool Protected by the Architecture
The outdoor lap pool sits within a sheltered zone created by the home’s private wing. Instead of treating the pool as a separate feature, the architecture wraps around it, helping block strong winds while creating a calm outdoor area for swimming and relaxing.
Adjacent sitting spaces extend the usability of the pool area, making it feel like an outdoor room connected directly to the home. The positioning also keeps the space private without closing it off from the surrounding forest views.
As daylight changes throughout the day, reflections from the water bounce onto the surrounding walls and glazing, adding movement and softness to the angular design.
A Front Entry Framed by Glass and Wood
Approaching the front door, the home reveals more warmth and texture. Wood screening elements soften the entry sequence while large glass surfaces offer glimpses into the spaces beyond.
The combination of steel, wood, and concrete gives the entry a refined modern look without feeling cold or overly polished.
A Living Room Open to the Forest
The great room acts as the social heart of the house, opening completely onto an outdoor patio and firepit area designed for cool Oregon evenings. Large sliding glass walls blur the boundary between inside and outside, making the forest feel like part of the interior experience.
Above, the ceiling becomes one of the room’s standout features. A dynamic roof form cuts diagonally across the space, adding visual movement and height. Clerestory windows pull in additional daylight while framing views high into the surrounding tree canopy.
The material palette keeps the room feeling warm and grounded. White plaster walls contrast against black steel details, while wood finishes soften the concrete flooring and add warmth throughout the large open space.
A Kitchen and Dining Space Built for Gathering
The kitchen and dining area continue the home’s open and social atmosphere. Positioned within the public wing, these spaces connect directly to the great room and outdoor patio, making entertaining feel effortless.
Warm wood cabinetry balances the cooler tones of steel and concrete, while expansive glazing keeps the surrounding trees constantly visible. Clean-lined finishes and uncluttered surfaces reinforce the home’s modern aesthetic without feeling stark.
Hallways That Feel Like Viewing Galleries
The circulation spaces inside Bend Hideaway are more than simple passageways. Long sightlines, framed outdoor views, and shifting ceiling heights make the hallways feel immersive and architectural.
The glass bridge connecting the two wings creates one of the most memorable transitions in the home. As occupants move between spaces, the surrounding forest becomes fully visible through expansive glazing, briefly turning the hallway into a viewing platform suspended within the landscape.
A Home Office Filled With Garden Light
A built-in home office is positioned alongside intimate courtyards carved into the private wing of the house. These outdoor pockets break up the long linear form while bringing natural light and garden views directly into the workspace.
The quieter positioning creates separation from the more active gathering areas, allowing the offices to feel calm and focused without losing connection to the outdoors.
A Gym Designed Around Active Living
Fitness played an important role in the design from the beginning, and the home gym was integrated directly into the overall layout of the house. Positioned near the pool and outdoor areas, the gym supports the homeowners’ active lifestyle while maintaining the same refined material palette seen throughout the rest of the home.
A Sauna With a Warm Minimal Feel
The sauna continues the home’s restrained material palette while introducing a more intimate atmosphere. Warm wood surfaces create contrast against the cooler concrete and steel elements found elsewhere in the home.
Positioned within the wellness-focused areas of the house, the sauna complements the lap pool and gym while reinforcing the home’s focus on comfort and active living.
Bedrooms Framed by Courtyards and Trees
The bedrooms sit within the private wing, where courtyards help break up the long form of the house while bringing in light and greenery. Guest rooms were designed to comfortably host the homeowners’ grown children during visits, giving each space a quiet and private atmosphere.
Large windows maintain a strong visual connection to the surrounding forest while still preserving privacy from neighboring properties.
Bathrooms With Concrete, Wood, and Soft Natural Light
The bathrooms continue the home’s modern material palette with concrete flooring, warm wood tones, and clean-lined detailing. Windows introduce natural light while maintaining privacy through the positioning of the home and surrounding landscape.
Simple finishes allow texture and light to become the focus, while black steel accents tie the spaces back to the rest of the interior design.
Utility Spaces Designed With the Same Attention to Detail
Even functional areas like the storage room follow the home’s clean modern language. Durable finishes, integrated storage solutions, and uncluttered layouts help maintain visual consistency throughout the house.
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.
