Business Details
46 Years
experience
Award-Winning Custom Home Design in Bend, OR
Wright Design Studio has been crafting custom homes in Central Oregon since 1980, combining sustainable design principles with over 35 years of professional expertise. Founded by Rick Wright, a UC Berkeley-trained architect with hands-on construction experience, our studio prioritizes client collaboration to create homes that reflect individual lifestyles while harmonizing with the natural environment. Our award-winning designs, including three consecutive COBA Tour of Homes Best in Show recognitions, demonstrate mastery of passive solar techniques and innovative space planning.As active community members, we contribute to local watershed conservation and mentor future designers while maintaining deep knowledge of Bend's unique building landscape. Our comprehensive services span conceptual sketches, 3D modeling, and full construction phase management, ensuring seamless execution from vision to reality.
Services
Custom Home Design
Sustainable Architecture
Architectural Plans
3D Modeling
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of Central Oregon architectural expertise
- Three-time COBA Tour of Homes Best in Show winner
- Sustainable design advisor with passive solar specialization
- Full-service process from concept to construction
- Deep understanding of Bend's environmental building requirements
Services
Custom Home Design
Creating personalized home designs tailored to client needs and Central Oregon's landscape. Our process combines lifestyle analysis with environmental considerations to produce functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. Services include site evaluation, space planning, and material selection for new constructions and renovations.
Sustainable Architecture
Specialized sustainable design services optimizing energy efficiency and environmental integration. We implement passive solar heating, natural daylighting, and eco-friendly materials. Our expertise includes Sustainable Building Advisor certification and award-winning solar design implementations across Central Oregon.
Architectural Plans
Comprehensive plan creation from conceptual sketches to construction documents. Services include 3D modeling, renderings, and technical drawings for permitting and building. We ensure all designs meet local code requirements while maintaining aesthetic vision and functional integrity.
Project Management
Full-service project management through all construction phases. We coordinate with contractors, monitor timelines and budgets, and ensure design specifications are maintained. Our hands-on approach guarantees quality control from foundation to final finishes.
Design Consultation
Expert guidance on design decisions and process navigation. Services include site development analysis, material selection assistance, and budget planning. We help clients make informed choices that balance aesthetic goals with practical considerations and regulatory requirements.
People
Rick Wright
Owner/Designer
UC Berkeley architecture graduate with 40+ years local experience. Recognized for three COBA Tour of Homes awards. Combines design expertise with construction knowledge from building his own home. Active in community sustainability initiatives and design education mentoring.
Questions
What home design styles do you specialize in?
We create modern, contemporary, rustic lodge, and traditional prairie-style homes that integrate with Central Oregon's natural environment.
Do you work on sustainable building projects?
Yes, we specialize in sustainable design with passive solar heating, energy-efficient systems, and eco-friendly materials.
Are you licensed architects?
Rick Wright holds an architecture degree from UC Berkeley with 40+ years of professional residential design experience.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Bend and Central Oregon, though we've completed projects in Sandy, Hood River, and Creede, Colorado.
How involved will I be in the design process?
Clients participate in all stages, from initial concept through construction, with regular progress updates and decision points.
What awards have you received?
Three consecutive COBA Tour of Homes Best in Show awards and multiple Bend lifestyle magazine featured projects.
