“Another dramatic architectural move is the chunk of negative space that the firm carved out between the upper and lower levels. The negative space serves as a moment between the dining area and the extending living room and is defined by an elegant horizontal structural beam. It also serves to seamlessly integrate the forest into the home and to further enhance the indoor/outdoor living experience.”
—Dwell
Read More“Sitting in the lush landscape of Portland‘s Forest Park, the front facade of the home tells a story of concrete and modern living, but on closer inspection, you quickly find the majority of the home submerged and cantilevered into the deeps green and browns of the sublime forest.”
— HYPEBEAST
Read More“Large expanses of glazing and 735 square feet (68.2-square-metre) of exterior deck wrap the house to overlook the deciduous site and its natural flora, which includes Douglas fir trees and vine maple. In the summer, the tree canopy is intended to mitigate the sun heating the interiors.”
— Dezeen
Read More“William / Kaven Architecture has completed ‘Royal’, a remote residence immersed in the forested landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Despite its bucolic setting, the house is located in Portland’s Forest Park neighborhood — just minutes from the city center. The property was designed so that its occupants could live among the tall trees that surround the home. Embedded into the natural terrain, the building offers floor-to-ceiling views of the forest, while expansive terraces allow residents to maximize time spent outdoors.”
— designboom
Read MoreOur newly completed Royal residence in Portland’s Forest Park is featured in the latest issue of Wallpaper* Magazine. “As a statement of intent,” Jonathan Bell writes, “[Royal] is quite exceptional, making the most of the spectacular landscape without compromising the architecture or the environment.”
Read MoreDezeen names Camp MINOH one of Michigan's best houses.
Read MorePartner Daniel Kaven discusses the recent USPS site acquisition and the potential it offers in the Daily Journal of Commerce:
"The acquisition by Prosper Portland of the U.S. Postal Service headquarters in the Pearl District was made under the pretext of immediate redevelopment by a yet-to-be-determined private group. These 12 city blocks represent an unparalleled opportunity to recast our strategy for urban design and the brand of our city in the eyes of the world."
Read MoreW/K’s Interchange residence is featured in Oregon Home Magazine.
Read MoreRead 'Building a Redefined Life' by Nancy Keates
Read MoreThe Interchange residence is featured in the latest Wall Street Journal.
Read More‘Architecture: The People, Places and Ideas Driving Contemporary Design’
Read MoreDwell's Deputy Editor Aaron Britt writes on William/Kaven Architecture's use of video to showcase an architecture of process; one more often than not denied by professionals and popular media alike.
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