River Lodge | renovation + addition

Style
NW Contemporary Lodge
Type
Remodel + Addition
Location
Bend, Oregon
Size
7,215 sf + 3,500 sf
Architect
Cook Architectural
Photos
Kayla McKenzie

A Peaceful Retreat Along the River’s Edge

The home that originally sat on this one-of-a-kind riverside parcel was destroyed by wildfire decades ago. Rebuilt on its existing foundation in the early '90s, it was in need of serious attention when Copperline was brought on to create a multi-generational family retreat. The scope included a full renovation of the main lodge, an addition, and a new 3,500 sf guest house—all on a 3.5-acre site along the Deschutes River.

The outdoor spaces deliver what the site promises: uninterrupted river views, the sound of moving water, and a sense of calm that's hard to find anywhere else. Inside, warm finishes and intentional layouts create spaces that work across generations. A challenging project with results that made it all worth it.

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Modern house with large glass windows and outdoor deck overlooking a river, surrounded by trees and rocky hills at sunset.
A large modern house with glass windows and a stone chimney, situated on a hillside surrounded by trees and rocks, near a body of water.
Exterior view of a multi-story luxury custom home built on the rocky banks of the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon, featuring large windows and Northwest contemporary architecture.
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Modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and landscape, during dusk with a partly cloudy sky.
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Luxury house on a hillside overlooking a river, surrounded by trees and rocks, during sunset.
Sunset over a river valley with trees and houses, including a modern house near the river.
A modern house with large glass windows situated along a river, surrounded by trees and natural landscape at sunset.
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Modern house with stone and wood exterior, metal roof, front porch, landscaped yard, and sunset sky.
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A modern kitchen with wood cabinetry, a marble backsplash, and stainless steel appliances including a stove, oven, and microwave. There is a loaf of bread on a black cutting board near a window.
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Interior view of a second-floor hallway with various framed art, mirrors, and decorative items on the wall, including a mounted deer head, against white walls with small windows on the left side, and a wooden railing on the right.
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