Bend Modern Home Addition

Project Vision: a Bend Modern Home Addition

The homeowners wanted a new bedroom addition that blended seamlessly with their ultra-modern home. Their vision was clear: replicate the existing architecture’s crisp lines, maximize natural light, and create an additional space that could function as both a relaxing lounge and a guest-friendly extension of the home.

Scope & Challenges
This project was an addition, requiring DH Builders to extend the home’s footprint and construct a completely new roofline. Challenges included:
– Ultra-modern detailing with no traditional trim
– Recessed base trim requiring exact alignment
– Flat roof integration
– Steel components for structural support
– Tight tolerances with zero margin for concealment
Modern homes leave nothing to hide, making precision the defining challenge.

Collaboration & Design
The homeowner, who has experience in architectural design, created the plans for this Bend modern home addition. DH Builders’ role was to translate those plans into a flawless build that matched the existing home’s aesthetic down to the millimeter. Communication remained consistent, ensuring every edge, shadow line, and structural element aligned perfectly.

Craftsmanship Highlights
While the project did not call for elaborate millwork or finish carpentry, DH Builders crafted custom built‑in pieces for the adjacent guest room. These included:
– Integrated nightstand/closet hybrid built‑ins
– Modern furniture elements designed to complement the home’s minimalist approach
In ultra-modern design, the structure itself becomes the feature, and this addition followed that philosophy.

Materials & Key Partners
One standout partner on the project was:
Taylor Roofing – Tim and his crew executed the flat roof and flashing components with exceptional accuracy, matching the home’s existing details flawlessly.
This level of collaboration ensured a seamless visual connection between old and new.

Transformation & Lifestyle Fit
The existing home was L‑shaped. The new sunroom addition extended it into a U‑shape—enhancing the home’s flow and creating a more private courtyard-like feel. The space now brings in more natural light and expands livability without disrupting the home’s architectural rhythm.
This addition elevated the homeowners’ day‑to‑day experience by:
– Increasing natural light
– Improving access to the backyard fire pit
– Enhancing privacy
– Creating a flexible space for guests
– Providing visual continuity with the outdoors

The homeowners now have more room for entertaining or hosting guests, with the sunroom functioning as a peaceful extension of the backyard.

Detail & Client Reaction

The best feature isn’t a single element, it’s the entire feeling of the space. In modern architecture, the beauty lies in what you don’t notice. Nothing distracts. The straight lines, quiet surfaces, and perfectly framed views allow nature to take center stage. While the clients were surprised by the overall cost, the team delivered the project within the expected range for this level of technical difficulty and modern detail. Since completion, the homeowners have been enjoying the space and have appreciated the clear communication and the precision of the finished work.

Craftsmanship Highlights

Bend Modern Home Addition Success

The Mount Thielsen addition reaffirmed DH Builders’ commitment to resilience, patience, and core values, especially clarity and quality. Projects of this nature demand discipline and technical finesse. This Bend modern home addition stands as a refined example of what modern craftsmanship looks like when every detail matters.

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