ARCHITECTURE OF NORMAL WINS 2022 GRAY AWARD

We are very proud to announce that Architecture of Normal (Birkhäuser, 2022) took the honors the other night at the 2022 GRAY Awards in the Product Design category. We had a great time accepting the award and celebrating our fellow winners at the epic GRAY Gala at Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel

The GRAY Award is a prestigious design accolade, awarded to designers in the categories of Architecture, Interiors, Landscape, and Product Design and determined by an international judging panel of design icons. This year's panel included Ini Archibong, Paul Cocksedge, Paolo Ferrari, Holly Hunt, Patrick Lam, and Mia Lehrer.

Architecture of Normal, Awards, Books, Office NewsNatalie GaryetDecember 7, 2022William Kaven Architecture, Residential Architecture, Architecture, Daniel Kaven, Architecture of Normal, New Book, Birkhauser, Awards, Book Awards, Gray Magazine, Gray Awards, 2022 Gray Awards

CAMP MINOH FEATURED IN NEW BOOK

Our Camp MINOH project in Charlevoix, Michigan, is featured in Beautiful Houses by the Water: Living at the Water’s Edge, a gorgeous new hardcover book from Images Publishing.

“Views are the centerpoint of this home. Views of year-round sunsets; views of Beaver Island; and views of the shimmering lake, visible right from the approach and arranged to permeate the entire house. Prioritizing the stunning views conveys a distinct sense of tranquility that makes Camp MINOH perfect as a family vacation home, in any season.”

Photography by Matthew Carbone and Daniel Kaven

ORDER BOOK HERE

Office News, Published Features, BooksNatalie GaryetOctober 13, 2022William Kaven Architecture, Residential Architecture, Architecture, New Book, Images Publishing

ARCHITECTURE OF NORMAL IS A 2022 GRAY AWARDS FINALIST

BIG NEWS! W/K partner Daniel Kaven’s book Architecture of Normal is a finalist for a 2022 GRAY Award in the Product Design category.

Now in its 6th year, GRAY Awards — a cross-disciplinary design awards program — recognizes the incredible work happening around the world.

Winners will be announced on December 5, 2022.

FULL LIST OF FINALISTS

Architecture of Normal, AwardsNatalie GaryetOctober 3, 2022William Kaven Architecture, Residential Architecture, Architecture, Daniel Kaven, Architecture of Normal, New Book, Birkhauser, Awards, Book Awards, Gray Magazine, Gray Awards, 2022 Gray Awards

DANIEL KAVEN BOOK LAUNCH AT SOHO WAREHOUSE IN DTLA

Join us for the launch of Daniel Kaven's book, Architecture of Normal: The Colonization of the American Landscape (Birkhäuser, 2022), and a discussion of the history and future of design in America. Kaven's expansive literary and visual assemblage, called an "enthralling cautionary tale about the future" by Metropolis Magazine, explores how evolving transportation technologies have shaped America's built environment and examines the connection between urbanization and colonization in the American West.

September 21, 2022
7 to 9pm

SOHO Warehouse
1000 S Santa Fe Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Architecture of Normal, Events, TalksNatalie GaryetSeptember 15, 2022William Kaven Architecture, Residential Architecture, Architecture, Book Launch, Daniel Kaven, Architecture of Normal, Soho House, Soho Warehouse, DTLA, New Book

ARCHITECTURE OF NORMAL IN THE DEMOCRACY CHAIN

Richard Speer reviews Daniel Kaven’s Architecture of Normal for The Democracy Chain.

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Architecture of Normal, Press, Interviews, Published Features, ReviewsNatalie GaryetMay 31, 2022William Kaven Architecture, Residential Architecture, Portland Architecture, Architecture, Architecture of Normal, Daniel Kaven, New Book, Richard Speer, The Democracy Chain

W/K PARTNER DANIEL KAVEN VISITS GRAY'S DESIGN LOUNGE

W/K partner Daniel Kaven talks Architecture of Normal with host Brandon Gaston for Season 3, Episode 2 of GRAY Magazine’s “In the Design Lounge” interview series.

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Architecture of Normal, Press, Talks, InterviewsNatalie GaryetApril 26, 2022William Kaven Architecture, Residential Architecture, Portland Architecture, Architecture, Architecture of Normal, Daniel Kaven, New Book

ARCHITECTURE OF NORMAL IN GRAY MAGAZINE

“In his new book, Architecture of Normal (through Birkhäuser), Portland-based architect Daniel Kaven explores the contrast between the grandeur of the American landscape and the underwhelming architecture of its suburban strip malls, fast-food chains, motels, and tract housing.”

—Rachel Gallaher, GRAY MAGAZINE

Architecture of Normal, PressNatalie GaryetMarch 3, 2022William Kaven Architecture, Residential Architecture, Portland Architecture, Architecture, Skyview Residence, Architecture of Normal, Daniel Kaven, New Book

ARCHITECTURE OF NORMAL BY DANIEL KAVEN NOW AVAILABLE

W/K partner Daniel Kaven’s debut book is hot off the press. Pink foil stamping, painted page edges, 200+ full-color images, beautiful endpapers, plus a fascinating selection of historical photos and original art — the design and print quality of Architecture of Normal make for an incredible reading experience. Order your copy here.

New Projects, Office News, Architecture of NormalNatalie GaryetFebruary 8, 2022William Kaven Architecture, Residential Architecture, Residence, Portland, Portland Architecture, Architecture, Skyview Residence, Architecture of Normal, Daniel Kaven, New Book

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