GHOST TREE RESIDENCE

Bend, OR

Scott and Olivia Steele designed this contemporary home for themselves in North Rim.

They chose the site for its natural High Desert beauty and designed it to highlight a gorgeous old dead standing Juniper “Ghost Tree”. The Ghost Tree is a part of the entry procession and accents and anchors the edge of the large outdoor patio. The home’s form is clean and modern and designed with passive solar orientation and design principles. The exterior pallet of stone, metal and wood is deliberately muted to blend with, rather than overpower the landscape. The expansive great room is the heart of the home with a folding glass NanaWall that opens an entire side to the “outdoor great room patio” that is surrounded by lichen encrusted boulders. There is not a single step in or out of the home which further promotes the ease of movement and outdoor access.

RUSSELL RESIDENCE

Sisters, OR

This luxurious Tuscan style home rests in harmony with its protected wooded setting outside Sisters, Oregon. The Italian country vernacular is faithfully articulated in the masterful use of timber, stucco and stone. From each minute detail to the lofty Great Room, this 4,600 SF home blends fine craftsmanship and sustainable architectural design for robust and gracious living.

“I have had the opportunity to work directly with Scott Steele on a number of projects over the past five years . . . including educational, commercial and residential projects . . . I respect his integrity and communication skills…”

Stephen R. Keeton, President
Steve Keeton Construction, Inc.

919 BOND CONDOS

Bend, OR

The third and fourth floors of this 4-story mixed-use building consist of condo units, 2 per floor. The condos were designed in tight collaboration with the clients, who selected a unique color and material palette for each unit. SAA provided space planning and full design documents and assisted the contractor (SunWest Builders) where needed to bring the building to successful completion.

WRIGHT JONES RESIDENCE

Bend, OR

Steele Associates designed this northwest contemporary-modern style home which is currently under construction in North Rim. The home was designed to meld into the contours of the site. A beautiful stone and paver entry court complete with a fireplace greets visitors, along with a large deck off the great room and kitchen. Additionally, the main level has a study and master suite, while the day-lit lower level has a media room and two bedrooms.

FAREWELL DRIVE RESIDENCE

Bend, OR

This 4,500 SF home is a fine example of a site responsive sustainable design. The home’s long axis parallels the slope of the site, working with natural contours while maximizing the view. The area in front of the home drops off a terraced slope to give a stunning and unencumbered 180 degree “infinity yard” yard view. The home’s long slim plan maximizes solar and view exposure on the southeast side where deep overhangs shade the summer sun while admitting it in winter. In best practice solar design fashion secondary spaces are placed along the north wall to insulate and buffer the living spaces. The majority of the large lot is left in its natural state.

KEETON RESIDENCE

Sisters, OR

SAA designed this home for Steve and Pam Keeton. The 6,000 SF home is set on a 20-acre site with mountain views, a large pond and a pine tree studded meadow. Great care was exercised in locating the home on a rocky knoll. Steve even went so far as to have a honeybee hive relocated from a tree adjacent to the home site. The use of timbers, river rock and board and bat siding combined with a design that is sensitive to the nature of the setting resulted in a beautiful home.

“… I highly recommend Steele Associates to all my clients.”

Stephen R. Keeton, President
Steve Keeton Construction, Inc.

TILLMAN RESIDENCE

Redmond, OR

This home is perched on the rim rock overlooking the Deschutes River. SAA took great strides to design the home around trees, rock outcrops and large boulders. Patios and paths wind their way among the boulders creating a natural sense of closure and “outdoor rooms.” Dry stack basalt was used to visually anchor the home to the existing rocky site.

FRANKLIN CROSSING CONDOS

Bend, OR

This high-end design focused on the “Live, Work, Shop” theme utilizing all the conveniences of urban design in downtown Bend. Set on the top floor of the 5-story mixed-use structure, the eight units range from 1,000 to over 2,300 SF; each with a unique floor plan and private outdoor access.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Scott Steele and Steve Hockman on the mixed-use building known as Franklin Crossing in downtown Bend, Oregon… The team had to deal with the restrictions of building in the downtown core- building right to the property line, code changes, height restrictions, and the challenges of a mixed-use building with restaurant, retail, office and residential condos all under the same roof …We were so impressed with the team …”

Amy Cawrse
Oliver Commercial Group

HIGHLANDS RESIDENCE CONCEPT

Bend, OR

Steele Associates developed a conceptual design for this single family home on a relatively flat site in The Highlands. This contemporary style, single level residence, features approximately 4-5,000 SF of living space plus a three car garage, recreation building and guest suite.

NORTHRIM CONCEPTS

Bend, OR

Scott Steele designed this contemporary lodge style concept when he was approved as an architect for NorthRim and was involved with refining NorthRim’s Design Guidelines.