Skylab Architecture is a Portland, Oregon–based interdisciplinary design studio that explores the convergence of architecture, research, and fabrication. The practice describes itself as a collective of architects, designers, makers, and entrepreneurs, working together to push boundaries in how design can shape human experience and the built environment. Their ethos leans toward optimism, curiosity, and experimentation in design.
Since its founding in 1999 by Jeff Kovel, the studio has delivered a variety of projects across sectors such as offices, residential, cultural, and hospitality. Skylab is known for exploring spatial narratives, material innovation, and conceptual architecture that seeks to reveal unseen aspects of place and structure.
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon, USA
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The Taft House is a 3,930-square-foot, two-story, open plan house designed and built using HOMB, a prefabricated modular system developed by Skylab in collaboration with MethodHomes.
Designed to serve as catalyst for a sustainable, densely planned residential mountaintop village, Skylodge is a 5,500-square-foot event center built on a 10,000-acre ski mountain in Utah.
The Meschter Residence, located in the NW Portland hills, is a remodel and expansion of a mid-century modern home. Nestled within a lush Pacific Northwest landscape, the residence embraces its wooded surroundings and creates a secluded courtyard…
Here’s an exciting new hotel project, the W San Francisco, which involved a complete reworking of the hotel interiors by innovative Portland, Oregon firm, Skylab. The design takes its inspiration from the rich history of San Francisco, abstracting elements…
SINBIN is a creative house balancing both natural and built environments. At it’s core, the space inspires action and activity. It is purpose-built for playing, making, and collaboration of all types.
Owl Creek Residence is a retreat designed by Skylab Architecture, a full service and integrated interdisciplinary design studio. The house is located in Snowmass, Colorado, USA. This residence serves as a vacation home for a brother and sister and…
I have always dreamed of a house in the forest, surrounded by trees, where I can enjoy the peace and greatness that only nature can give to human beings. I have imagined myself admiring the beauty of…
