Black Butte Ranch Lodge

Location: Black Butte Ranch

Cost: Not disclosed

Completion: March 2023

Owner/Developer: Black Butte Ranch

Architect: Hacker Architects

Interior Designer: Hacker Architects

Engineers: PAE, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Madden & Baughman Engineering

General Contractor: Kirby Nagelhout Construction

Submitting Company: Kirby Nagelhout Construction

Subcontractors: A Kleene Sweep Chimney Services, Acucraft Fireplaces, Advance Cabinet Designs, Bargreen Ellingson, Bell Hardware-Bend, Bend Commercial Glass, Best Roofing & Waterproofing, Carlson Testing, Cascade Heating & Specialties, Cement Elegance, Central Oregon Garage Door, Central Oregon Roofing, Central Oregon Waterproofing, Conseal, Delta AV, Deschutes Painting, Energy Conservation Insulation, Fabulous Floors, GH Surveying, Green Thumb Industries, Interior Technology, J&R Fire, Joni’s Construction Cleaning, Lakeview Millworks Sales, Latham Excavation, Listen Acoustics, LUMA Lighting Design, Max Manufacturing, MC Interiors, MClean Concrete Construction, Miller Lumber, North Rim Electric, Northwest Framing Systems, Oregon Cascade Plumbing & Heating, PLI Systems, Primo Construction, Rasmussen Masonry, Redmond Fencing & Pole Structures, Schonert & Associates, Sierra Pacific Windows, Summers Wood Floor, The Harver Co., TK Elevator, Tomco Electric, Tri County Paving, Walker Macy Landscape Architecture, Wilson Curb

In the heart of Central Oregon’s Cascade mountains, the new Black Butte Ranch Lodge stands as a testament to the region’s timeless beauty and architectural innovation.

Replacing the cherished original structure, the two-story building spans 28,000 square feet and was crafted to harmonize with its natural surroundings. Designed by Hacker Architects, the lodge boasts a wood-framed design and a central fireplace. It features more than 6,000 square feet of exterior deck space offering panoramic views of Phalarope Lake and the Cascade peaks.

Inside the lodge, the interplay of light and dark stained Douglas Fir panels, along with glue laminated beams, creates an ambiance that connects the indoors with the landscape outside. Salvaging materials from the original structure, such as aged wood for custom finishes, and repurposing a 230-year-old pine tree into exquisite tabletops, reflect a dedication to sustainability and reverence for the land.

Throughout construction, Kirby Nagelhout Construction encountered safety challenges inherent to the rugged terrain and unpredictable weather of the Cascade Range. From snow and ice to wildfire smoke, each element posed unique safety concerns for the workers on site. Through meticulous planning and regular adaptation of safety protocols, KNCC and its team of trade partners ensured a secure working environment.

From the start, construction of this new, central hub for the resort relied heavily on adhering to a tight schedule. Weddings were booked for early spring dates, making the final completion date essentially locked in place. The team met the tight deadline, with days to spare.

BBR’s wedding planning occurred simultaneously during construction. Throughout the project, Kirby Nagelhout supervised walkthroughs of the building with future brides and grooms, as well as the Board of Directors and others, resulting in the need for added security measures and heavy supervision by project superintendents.

The project site posed environmental challenges as well: the lodge is situated on the edge of Phalarope Lake, creating the need for intense water mitigation. Five wells were active nonstop while building the foundation to ensure water didn’t flood the site.

Since the lodge is also at the base of Black Butte, melted snow also posed a potential risk. Raised water levels from melted snow made for a constant battle for water mitigation. KNCC eliminated the risk by the constant pumping of dry wells that were ultimately installed permanently on site for future use and protection.

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