Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
This new home, designed by American architect Nils Finne of FINNE Architects, is perched above the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
The home has been covered in two types of siding. a tightly spaced Western red cedar and corrugated metal siding. The cedar is stained a natural wood color to contrast the “zinc grey” color of the metal siding. There’s also the fireplace chimney that’s clad in Montana ledgestone.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
There’s a courtyard to provide a quiet and contemplative space, in contrast to the active river side of the house.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Welcoming you to the home is this wooden door with vertical glass inserts.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
In the living area, there’s a fireplace and large 8-ft by 8-ft sliding glass panels, ideal for taking advantage of the river views.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
A folded steel mantle has been installed above the fireplace.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
In the main living/dining space, two curvilinear wood ceiling panels are suspended from the ceiling. Each panel has 60 uniquely shaped wood slats (milled using CNC equipment), and are tightly spaced in order to create an abstracted river landscape.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
In the kitchen, the island has a suspended glass cabinet with hidden LED lighting.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Just off the kitchen is a small breakfast nook with picture perfect views of the river.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Steel, glass and wood stairs connect the various floors of the home.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Upstairs, the master bedroom and study also enjoy spectacular river views.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
The master bath cantilevers dramatically out toward the river, allowing the freestanding tub to visually float over the river traffic.
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
At night, the home lights up like a lantern.
