Gotta love the “snout” houses…
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Classic “Snout” Houses in Bend. Why would anyone shove the garage in front of the home? And what is the fascination with flanking the garage door with stone? Last time I checked we’re in the 21st century, time to think outside the box. Let’s bury this trend for good!
Another “Not so Great” Production Home…
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Here’s a perfect example of a home that sprouted up overnight in the boom years on a 40′ wide Bend subdivision lot. You’ll notice the home next door is the same. The design is driven by maximizing the square footage on the lot and the eye is drawn to the garage wall.
Why transition the siding at the midpoint of the windows? Why apply an “out of scale” pre-manufactured vent at the gable? The 2 single hung windows above the front porch could have been incorporated with trim better.
Spacing of the covered porch columns are crowding the entrance to the front door and should never have corner trim. Columns should always be mitered!
Designer: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Housing inventory plummets in Bend
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Sustainable Design
Great article on sustainable and modular design in the current issue of architectural digest: http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/features/2009/10/hom_slideshow?slide=1#globalNav
New Photos of “Not so Great Homes” in Bend!
I’ve been driving around Bend taking more photos of what I believe is bad architecture. Please, send me your comments! Or better yet, send me your photos!
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Production Homes can be Green too!
One of the latest designs by Muddy River Design located in the ReedPointe Neighborhood in Southeast Bend. This home features Earth Advantage certification, solar hot water, low VOC paints/flooring and Energy Star appliances. I believe this home is going for $184,000? Now who says Green isn’t affordable? This is a NeighborImpact home and built by WoodHill Homes.
See the video here: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=102719969747592
The delicate dance of modern in Bend!
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Home to left won several awards on the 2008 COBA Tour of Homes. This home received a mixed bag of comments from community, but most were in favor of something different from craftsman. House sold in 2008, after a price reduction. Designed by Muddy River Design, LLC. 
Homes to left are an example of modern on another scale. Contemporary architecture was merged with northwest details, sort of. Unfortunatly the market told the tale on these homes. Most units have not sold, mainly for the hefty price tags.
Another home shown to left is a great example of contemporary architecture in Bend. The scale and massing is great and the siding materials are applied efficiently. Not quite sure why this home hasn’t sold, but I’m sure it has to do with the hefty price tag.
Southeast Bend
Home under construction in Southeast Bend. After reviewing the great rendering created by the designer. It appears the builder made some modifications of his own. Notice the placement of gable windows….way to high on gable and should only be one window. Lap siding should continue on all 4 sides of home. Massing looks pretty good and the garage tucked under the roof is a great detail to draw your eye to front porch. Lets see what the builder decides to do with the columns.
Builder: Unknown
Designer: Muddy River Design, LLC
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SouthPointe Neighborhood
Great location off Brosterhous Road. This neighborhood has potential. 5 homes currently under construction, starting in the high 100’s according to the billboard. Builder seems to have designs in place, but there’s always room for improvement!
