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We have a passion for clarity— transforming complex conditions into spaces of elemental beauty and enduring value.

We work with our clients and partners to solve problems, reveal insights, and create inviting architecture for every place and purpose.




Dune House





Location:
North Oregon Coast

Type:
Houses

Size:
1,800 sf

Status:
Completed Summer 2024
 


Located along the northern Oregon Coast, the Dune House strikes a balance between contextual sensitivity to local landscape and building traditions and the creation of a timeless and iconic form.

A simple box in plan, the exterior is clad in weathering cedar shingles, one of the most prevalent building materials in the region. This more rugged exterior is paired with a restrained interior palette of oak flooring and paneling and minimal trim, giving the building a calm, carved, and monolithic presence.

A simple organizational concept centers around a skylit interior courtyard and multi-purpose space, which is framed by two private bedroom suites, a kitchen and dining alcove, services, and support spaces. From the bedrooms and primary living spaces, framed views of the coastal dunescape provide an ideal space for rest and contemplation.