Bespoke Circular Residence Framed With Beautiful ALPOLIC MCM
Photo: Luis Gallardo/LGM Studio
Surpassing the lodge-style home designs synonymous with the Pacific Northwest is a new wave of bespoke single-family residences capturing the awe and envy of architecture lovers. A collaboration between two innovative firms, Ponderosa Bend defines dream home aesthetic, harmonizing modern European sensibilities with Oregon’s rugged landscape. Included in the design, surrounding the courtyard roof, are elegant ALPOLIC materials.
Project: Ponderosa Bend Private Residence, Bend, OR
Architect: FRPO Rodriguez & Oriol
Fabricator: Malaspina Design
Installer: Malaspina Design
General Contractor: Bighorn Construction
Finishes: ALPOLIC® Grey
Ponderosa Bend, located in Bend, Oregon’s upscale Tetherow neighborhood, was developed by Malaspina Design in partnership with Spanish architectural firm FRPO Rodriguez & Oriol. It is also home to Malaspina’s director, Gerardo Pandel. From the beginning, Pandel had a vision for his house.
To contrast with the home’s concrete floor, Pandel said, “We wanted this massive roof to be covered by something metallic.” Familiar with metal composite materials from his previous work on canopies in Mexico, he explored the possibilities of using MCM for his personal residence.
In considering the site for Ponderosa Bend, called M1 during the construction phase, the architectural team incorporated the large Ponderosa pine on the property into the home’s design. The tree became part of the inner courtyard as the polygon-shaped home was built around it.
Grey ALPOLIC MCM clads the outer and inner fascia of the flat roof, drawing inspiration from the mountain range of the nearby national forest.
Photo: Luis Gallardo/LGM Studio
During the process, the demand for custom homes in the region inspired FRPO and Malaspina to collaborate on an additional residential project. After showing his plans to local design build professionals, he felt confident in his venture. “They were like, you should do another one. So I bought the lot next to me.” Drawing from his real estate and development background, Pandel used profits from the sale of the adjacent M2, called Porous House, to fund future projects in the area. “I think the projects we’re doing are really cool,” said Pandel. “People love the houses.”
ALPOLIC and Residential Design: A Dream Match
ALPOLIC’s wide selection of finishes guarantees a look that enhances curb appeal and adds value. From Western Canada to the Napa Valley to the Mid-Atlantic United States, homeowners and residential designers have used our products to elevate single-family houses into legacy homes cherished by generations.
“The beauty of using our materials on a residential project is that you have so many different finish and customization options,” says Chad Patterson, ALPOLIC’s Senior Regional Sales Manager for the South-Central United States. “Our materials are lightweight and easy to fabricate, and we can provide you with all the specification and fabrication information so you can take it step by step.”
Building your dream home? Connect with the ALPOLIC sales representative in your region to learn more about specifying our MCM in your design.
