1345 Lexington, Bend, OR

completed 2004

The site for this 1021 sq.ft. urban infill project was specifically chosen so as not to contribute to rampant urban sprawl & subsequent traffic and transit problems.  The owner wished to live within walking distance of downtown in a neighborhood that allowed a physical and emotional connection to the core of the city.

An existing wood working shop was partially dismantled and recycled.  Several walls and foundations were re-used in the new structure.  The memory of the old building is reflected in the exterior siding material choice of industrial corrugated galvalum siding on the old portions of the building against the smooth troweled stucco finish denoting the new intervention. 2x12 rafters are left exposed in the bedrooms and patio area to maintain the memory of the skeleton of the former building.

The program called for a very flexible floor plan.  The client wanted the interior to be able to adapt to changing lifestyles and situations.  The public portion of the building is one completely open room which can be reconfigured in one of several arrangements to suit the needs of the inhabitants.  Currently the house is set up as a live/work studio with an office occupying the street end of the building. The program can be adjusted to accommodate one, two, or three inhabitants.