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Bushytail Residence
Eugene, OR, United States
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Bushytail Residence
Eugene, OR, United States
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
Aging gracefully together: this cedar-clad residence in South Eugene enables multi-generational living with a thoughtful balance of independence and connection.
Set high in the rolling terrain of Eugene, Oregon, the Bushytail Residence by 2fORM Architecture extends across a wooded site shaped by ferns and the soft music of Oregon rain. Overlooking the Willamette River valley and surrounded by thick Pacific Northwest forest, the new residence was conceived not as a separate home, but as a continuation of family, of memory, and of a deep connection to land.
Designed as an addition to an existing family home, the project reflects a decision by the clients to remain rooted rather than relocate in later life. Rather than move away from the place where they raised their children, the couple chose to build beside it. Their original house now becomes a home for their children and grandchildren, while the new structure provides them with a space designed to support changing needs. A subtle interior passage links the two homes, maintaining physical and emotional proximity while allowing for independent living. This shared compound arrangement supports multigenerational life without compromising privacy.
2fORM implemented universal design strategies from the start, incorporating step-free thresholds, wide hallways, and open kitchen layouts to improve accessibility and ease of circulation. These features were not treated as clinical interventions, but as opportunities for spatial clarity. As the plan opened up, light, movement, and materiality were allowed to take center stage. Throughout the project, natural lighting is used as both a functional and formal element. Large windows and clerestories draw in daylight from the forest canopy, while sheltered overhangs prevent glare and manage seasonal heat.
Influenced by both Japanese architectural principles and the surrounding Oregon landscape, the new structure balances restraint and warmth. Overhanging eaves, low rooflines, and vertical cedar cladding give the building a grounded presence that recedes quietly into the trees. Inside, natural wood finishes, simplified transitions, and open living areas create a space that feels timeless and serene. The design process was rooted in longevity, not only in how the home ages with its occupants, but how it weathers into the land. Materials were selected for their durability and ability to patina, including local cedar siding and resilient interior finishes that require minimal maintenance over time. Together, these choices reinforce a home that is built to last.
Completed in 2024 in collaboration with McKenzie Commercial Construction and photographed by Brian Davies, the Bushytail Residence offers a deeply personal model for aging in place: one that resists displacement in favor of intergenerational connection, and one that shows how accessibility and beauty can co-exist without compromise.
Set high in the rolling terrain of Eugene, Oregon, the Bushytail Residence by 2fORM Architecture extends across a wooded site shaped by ferns and the soft music of Oregon rain. Overlooking the Willamette River valley and surrounded by thick Pacific Northwest forest, the new residence was conceived not as a separate home, but as a continuation of family, of memory, and of a deep connection to land.
Designed as an addition to an existing family home, the project reflects a decision by the clients to remain rooted rather than relocate in later life. Rather than move away from the place where they raised their children, the couple chose to build beside it. Their original house now becomes a home for their children and grandchildren, while the new structure provides them with a space designed to support changing needs. A subtle interior passage links the two homes, maintaining physical and emotional proximity while allowing for independent living. This shared compound arrangement supports multigenerational life without compromising privacy.
2fORM implemented universal design strategies from the start, incorporating step-free thresholds, wide hallways, and open kitchen layouts to improve accessibility and ease of circulation. These features were not treated as clinical interventions, but as opportunities for spatial clarity. As the plan opened up, light, movement, and materiality were allowed to take center stage. Throughout the project, natural lighting is used as both a functional and formal element. Large windows and clerestories draw in daylight from the forest canopy, while sheltered overhangs prevent glare and manage seasonal heat.
Influenced by both Japanese architectural principles and the surrounding Oregon landscape, the new structure balances restraint and warmth. Overhanging eaves, low rooflines, and vertical cedar cladding give the building a grounded presence that recedes quietly into the trees. Inside, natural wood finishes, simplified transitions, and open living areas create a space that feels timeless and serene. The design process was rooted in longevity, not only in how the home ages with its occupants, but how it weathers into the land. Materials were selected for their durability and ability to patina, including local cedar siding and resilient interior finishes that require minimal maintenance over time. Together, these choices reinforce a home that is built to last.
Completed in 2024 in collaboration with McKenzie Commercial Construction and photographed by Brian Davies, the Bushytail Residence offers a deeply personal model for aging in place: one that resists displacement in favor of intergenerational connection, and one that shows how accessibility and beauty can co-exist without compromise.
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