Lone Feather Residence

Lone Feather Residence is nestled at the top of a gentle hillside on a working vineyard. The house is sited to rest among mature conifer trees and positioned to maximize views of Oregon wine country’s rolling hills and verdant forests, and its post-and-beam structure is expressed in a deliberately minimal way so as not to detract from the landscape. A restrained material palette and intentional flow between indoor and outdoor spaces create a timeless, comfortable place where daily life is immersed in nature and small moments invite pause.

Scott Edwards Architecture’s approach to the Lone Feather Residence is informed by the landscape and the desired lifestyle of the clients as they enter a new chapter. The clients are a couple who moved from the Midwest to the Willamette Valley to pursue their passion for making wine. They envisioned a quiet, subtle home for themselves surrounded by their vines and connected with this pursuit and place that they love.

Arriving at the house is a series of unveilings. The driveway is tucked above a linear outbuilding that houses the garage and a guest studio on separate ends, split by a portal-like pass-through that leads to the main residence further down the slope.

The design is deeply rooted in the site. The exposed post and beam construction is representative of the house’s northwest vernacular and this design language carries through to material choices, the placement of spaces, and the prioritization of indoor-outdoor living.

The entryway links the home’s two wings. A set of steps lead up to the quiet wing where bedrooms, bathrooms, and a laundry room are placed. Another set of steps leads down into the active wing, an open space with the living and dining areas, kitchen, and nook.

The home’s interior design creates moments that build upon the architecture’s clarity and refined palette. The exterior siding is also used to clad the kitchen island and walls, and junctures between any two materials are meticulously crafted to feel seamless. Lighting throughout the home is understated, and materials and surfaces are simple and soft, encouraging one to focus their attention on the view outside.