Gables at Tree Farm

Set within the ponderosa forests and high-desert landscape of Tree Farm, one of Bend's most distinctive residential communities, Gables at Tree Farm is conceived as an architecture of shelter. Rooted in the belief that a mountain home should not compete with its landscape, but reveal it, the residence embraces a quiet, enduring character shaped by natural materials, simple forms, and a deep connection to place.

Materiality is deliberately restrained and grounded in the colors and textures of Central Oregon. Pale, blonde limestone forms the primary architectural expression, complemented by warm, dark wood, a muted standing-seam metal roof, and finely detailed steel and aluminum windows and doors. The contrast between the weight of the stone and the warmth of the wood creates an architecture that feels both permanent and inviting. Materials are carried from exterior to interior, blurring the distinction between building and landscape.

Inside, the home is conceived as a series of interconnected spaces for gathering, retreat, and everyday family life. Carefully framed views, generous glazing, and expressed structural elements establish a rhythm between openness and enclosure, while natural light and the changing seasons become integral to the experience of the home.

The surrounding landscape is approached with the same sense of restraint. Existing ponderosa pines, native grasses, and high-desert planting establish a naturalistic setting, while outdoor living areas, a pool, and a detached guest residence extend the experience of the home into the forest. Rather than imposing a formal landscape upon the site, the architecture and gardens are intended to feel inseparable from the land.

The result is a contemporary mountain residence defined not by architectural spectacle, but by permanence, warmth, and a sense of belonging. A home that offers shelter from the elements while remaining deeply connected to the landscape, light, and seasons of Central Oregon.