Wickiup Station Apartments - 52695 Drafter Road, La Pine, Oregon 97739

Wickiup Station Apartments is a three-story complex with 39 units and shared amenities totaling 46,847 square feet. The La Pine affordable housing project is estimated to be completed in the summer of 2026 on behalf of the Foundation for Affordable Housing. The affordable community is dedicated for households earning at or below 30-60% of the area’s median income, with 10 units reserved for veterans. The building is designed for universal accessibility, anticipating the needs of disabled veterans and seniors. It features enclosed breezeways to make circulation more comfortable year-round, sheltering residents from heavy snowfall in winter and from high summer temperatures up to 90 degrees.

The contemporary design aesthetic, particularly the butterfly roof, creates a modern and dynamic architectural statement. The roof will also have an 85-kilowatt photovoltaic array that will lower the electricity costs of the building. The design team optimized the building envelope to meet Earth Advantage Platinum Certification, exceeding code requirements for thermal performance with high R-values in the walls, contributing to improved sound transmission control, and high R-values in the attic insulation to significantly reduce the cooling and heating requirements for the building. 

Upon completion, the property will feature a range of amenities, including a large community room, game rooms, a fitness area, and a common deck with mountain views. The grounds will also include a playground, raised bed gardens, covered bike storage, and natural areas, fostering a sense of community and well-being among residents.

Nine Peaks - 2720 NE Conners, Bend, Oregon 97701

Located on the northeast side of Bend, OR, Nine Peaks is a three-story, garden-style apartment community with 45 units, featuring a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes totaling 47,234 square feet. The community is expected to be completed in the summer of 2026 on behalf of Housing Works at a construction cost of $10.7 million. Once completed, the upper west-facing stories will gain breathtaking views of nine mountain peaks, giving the building its name. 

The building’s contemporary architecture blends gable and half-butterfly rooflines to create a modern profile. Designed with Central Oregon’s dramatic weather in mind, the building’s enclosed breezeway connectors offer residents protection from the high desert’s temperature swings and the elements. Nine Peaks has also been designed to meet Earth Advantage Platinum Certification, including future solar panel installation on the roof. Each unit is equipped with high-efficiency mini split systems for heating and cooling – an investment in comfort and lower utility costs for residents.

Trinity Place - 302 N. Trinity Way, Sisters, Oregon 97759

The final affordable housing project set to break ground at the end of 2025, Trinity Place, is a 40-unit three-story complex with one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes totaling 49,174 square feet. The project located in Sisters, OR, is estimated to be completed in the spring of 2027 on behalf of Northwest Housing Alternatives at a construction cost of $12.8 million. Durability, sustainability, and fire resilience are the main design focuses, incorporating fire-resistant materials and defensible space landscaping. The larger goal of the development is to provide housing for folks who are essential to the Sisters community but have been priced out of the area or are overburdened by local housing costs. Many of the units on the property will be reserved for local agricultural workers, forestry professionals - some of whom are involved in wildfire prevention efforts - and families who work in Sisters with children in the local school system. 

The site has many large, beautiful ponderosa pines that have been incorporated into the community. A National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Certification will be applied for, as this complex incorporates numerous green design and construction practices that emphasize water and energy efficiency, site design, building operations and maintenance best practices, indoor environmental quality, and the use of sustainable materials that reduce waste and promote recycling.

“It is really exciting to see these projects break ground,” said Matt Dreska, Senior Associate. “Our goal is to design high-quality, affordable housing that can withstand the climate and the high desert, and we always put resident comfort first. These projects can have a huge impact on the livability of La Pine, Sisters, and Bend.”