Fragmented wood-clad walls enclose outdoor patios that wrap this remote Oregon house by local firm Hacker Architects.
High Desert Residence is a four-bedroom holiday home in Bend, Oregon designed for an active couple.

"This house is designed as a regular weekend sanctuary, and a getaway for their extended family ? a place where everyone can gather and be together, with a balance between private rooms and communal space," the Portland studio said.

The one-storey home comprises a series of flat-roofed volumes of varying heights that are arranged in a U-shape.
Vertical cedar boards clad the exterior to relate to the home's natural surroundings and will weather over time.

"High Desert Residence?s design is heavily influenced by the natural forms, colours, and textures of the high desert landscape," Hacker Architects said. Before entering is a courtyard and garden, with two shallow reflection pools. Additional wood-covered walls are built to partially close off outdoor spaces, including a patio off the master bedroom and another next to the kitchen and living room.

The house is in Central Oregon, a volcanic region that experiences arid summer months as well as a snowy winter climate. The area comprises a diverse topography of lakes, mountains, trails and desert terrain.
Native shrubs, bushes and rock formations surround High Desert Residence, further integrating the project with its rugged site.

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