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Ray Kappe, now 80, sits in the master bedroom. He says he's as busy now as he was 40 years ago.
Ray Kappe, now 80, sits in the master bedroom. He says he's as busy now as he was 40 years ago.
This portrait of furniture maker Sophia Lithell's Malmö studio captures a work in progress, the Näver stool, which is a piece created with birch bark using traditional weaving techniques.
This portrait of furniture maker Sophia Lithell's Malmö studio captures a work in progress, the Näver stool, which is a piece created with birch bark using traditional weaving techniques.
The nave contains the living and studio space. Taking full advantage of the height and scale of the original structure, the main area allows for adaptation over the lifetime of the building.
The nave contains the living and studio space. Taking full advantage of the height and scale of the original structure, the main area allows for adaptation over the lifetime of the building.
The former gallery was enclosed in order to create space for two guest bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. An elevated walkway stretches over the former nave and leads to a master suite opposite, separated from the other bedrooms for privacy.
The former gallery was enclosed in order to create space for two guest bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. An elevated walkway stretches over the former nave and leads to a master suite opposite, separated from the other bedrooms for privacy.
Mikei, his partner, and their dog Shabu Shabu in their living space. The table was made for the outdoors, but repurposed for the dining area from Urban Outfitters. It's surrounded by '80s-era vintage chairs sourced from Betsu.
Mikei, his partner, and their dog Shabu Shabu in their living space. The table was made for the outdoors, but repurposed for the dining area from Urban Outfitters. It's surrounded by '80s-era vintage chairs sourced from Betsu.
The central nave of the house is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows, with ocean views to the west, and forest views to the east.
The central nave of the house is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows, with ocean views to the west, and forest views to the east.
Harper sits on the porch just off the entrance. James notes that the children spend their time “swimming in the dam, feeding the chickens, and riding their ponies or bikes. It’s really just the simple stuff that we had when we grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s."
Harper sits on the porch just off the entrance. James notes that the children spend their time “swimming in the dam, feeding the chickens, and riding their ponies or bikes. It’s really just the simple stuff that we had when we grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s."
Designed for the Future is available from Princeton Archtiectural Press for $25 and covers ideas on sustainability from architects, curators, landscape designers, and more.
Designed for the Future is available from Princeton Archtiectural Press for $25 and covers ideas on sustainability from architects, curators, landscape designers, and more.
Harper sits on the porch just off the entrance. James notes that the children spend their time “swimming in the dam, feeding the chickens, and riding their ponies or bikes. It’s really just the simple stuff that we had when we grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s.
Harper sits on the porch just off the entrance. James notes that the children spend their time “swimming in the dam, feeding the chickens, and riding their ponies or bikes. It’s really just the simple stuff that we had when we grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s.
The Nave
The Nave
Saul outfitted an antique, cast-iron clawfoot tub ($200) with a rainfall showerhead ($80) in the bathroom.
Saul outfitted an antique, cast-iron clawfoot tub ($200) with a rainfall showerhead ($80) in the bathroom.
Before: Another view of the nave.
Before: Another view of the nave.
The “River Cabaan” is just steps away from the Wilson River and a 80-minute drive from Portland, Oregon.
The “River Cabaan” is just steps away from the Wilson River and a 80-minute drive from Portland, Oregon.
The stunning 80-foot-long glass wall opens up to the outdoors and brings the lake inside.
The stunning 80-foot-long glass wall opens up to the outdoors and brings the lake inside.
interior of the main Nave, 1996
interior of the main Nave, 1996
A WH Design sofa and an Arper Catifa 80 chair rest on a Nanimarquina rug made of recycled bike tires.
A WH Design sofa and an Arper Catifa 80 chair rest on a Nanimarquina rug made of recycled bike tires.
Nave's firm, Studio.BNA Architects didn't just design this beautiful home, he and his team built it, as well. “We actually pound the nails. I put the bags on and go out there and pound nails and break my ankle,” joked Nave. This hands-on approach is a key component to how Nave and his team prefer to work. “Our goal is to teach architects how to build because we think it makes you a better architect to know how the pieces go together and understand the role of the trades.” Asked if it was especially rewarding to live in a home he himself had built, Nave replied with a laugh, “It is, but it is also permanent torture because there's always those little gaps here and there and when you live in the place you see it all the time, so it's a little like a permanent reminder we can always improve!” Having heard Nave describe the beauty and serenity of A3 and the whole Heron Park neighborhood, one gets the feeling that this “torture” is the type Nave will be happy to enjoy for many years to come.
Nave's firm, Studio.BNA Architects didn't just design this beautiful home, he and his team built it, as well. “We actually pound the nails. I put the bags on and go out there and pound nails and break my ankle,” joked Nave. This hands-on approach is a key component to how Nave and his team prefer to work. “Our goal is to teach architects how to build because we think it makes you a better architect to know how the pieces go together and understand the role of the trades.” Asked if it was especially rewarding to live in a home he himself had built, Nave replied with a laugh, “It is, but it is also permanent torture because there's always those little gaps here and there and when you live in the place you see it all the time, so it's a little like a permanent reminder we can always improve!” Having heard Nave describe the beauty and serenity of A3 and the whole Heron Park neighborhood, one gets the feeling that this “torture” is the type Nave will be happy to enjoy for many years to come.
The Genesis GV80 sits near the open carport of the Clear Oaks Residence. Preproduction model with optional features shown.
The Genesis GV80 sits near the open carport of the Clear Oaks Residence. Preproduction model with optional features shown.
This 7,072-square-feet, two-story house consists of 80 tsubos, which were re-organized to accommodate modern living.
This 7,072-square-feet, two-story house consists of 80 tsubos, which were re-organized to accommodate modern living.
A dramatic, 80-foot-long pool and spa runs beyond the building along the north edge, as the site slopes down to the lake.
A dramatic, 80-foot-long pool and spa runs beyond the building along the north edge, as the site slopes down to the lake.
The new glass doors are 96 x 80 feet.
The new glass doors are 96 x 80 feet.
A Genesis GV80 sits in front of the deep-set, two-story garage of the Foust Residence. Preproduction model with optional features shown.
A Genesis GV80 sits in front of the deep-set, two-story garage of the Foust Residence. Preproduction model with optional features shown.
With a stairway placed to the left of the entryway, it almost appears as if the carport (where a Genesis GV80 is parked) is floating Preproduction model with optional features shown.
With a stairway placed to the left of the entryway, it almost appears as if the carport (where a Genesis GV80 is parked) is floating Preproduction model with optional features shown.
Nave recalls potential buyers remarking on how most homes for sale in Ocean Springs are either historic homes—often damaged by hurricanes—or are standard tract models that lack character. Rather than a straight line of cookie-cutter homes, Nave's Heron Park is set amidst woods and three and a half acres of open park.
Nave recalls potential buyers remarking on how most homes for sale in Ocean Springs are either historic homes—often damaged by hurricanes—or are standard tract models that lack character. Rather than a straight line of cookie-cutter homes, Nave's Heron Park is set amidst woods and three and a half acres of open park.
The food cart specializes in smoked meat sandwiches. It sits on a patio event space that can hold up to 300 people with seating for 80.
The food cart specializes in smoked meat sandwiches. It sits on a patio event space that can hold up to 300 people with seating for 80.
“We empathized with the clients as they come from humble beginnings and worked hard to make a better life for themselves and their children,” says architect Alexander Saved. “We started from zero almost 10 years ago and have built our practice up—so we understood the meaning of the project immediately and knew it was a big responsibility to take on.”
“We empathized with the clients as they come from humble beginnings and worked hard to make a better life for themselves and their children,” says architect Alexander Saved. “We started from zero almost 10 years ago and have built our practice up—so we understood the meaning of the project immediately and knew it was a big responsibility to take on.”
Dwell’s executive editor, Jenny Xie, steps out of the Genesis GV80 into Richard Neutra’s Lew House. Preproduction model with optional features shown.
Dwell’s executive editor, Jenny Xie, steps out of the Genesis GV80 into Richard Neutra’s Lew House. Preproduction model with optional features shown.
The two-level home rests on a lush property surrounded by 80-foot-tall trees. Simple black steel siding lends texture to the home’s facade.
The two-level home rests on a lush property surrounded by 80-foot-tall trees. Simple black steel siding lends texture to the home’s facade.
Sagrada Família Basílica & Temple / Detail of the roof in the nave. Gaudí designed the columns to mirror trees and branches.
Sagrada Família Basílica & Temple / Detail of the roof in the nave. Gaudí designed the columns to mirror trees and branches.
Mississippi QueenThe sustainability-minded Mississippi home of architect Brett Nave, a dwell.com exclusive, is our pick for the best home featured in August. In building his house, Nave took extra care to conserve mature trees on his lot. In addition to the shade from the nearby trees, the house stays cool with the help of Zero VOC closed cell foam in the floors, open cell foam in the roof deck and Knaupf ECO Batts in the walls. A 16 seer heat pump circulates the air when it's too humid for the open windows. Marvin Low E windows and Simpson Mastermark insulated French doors can be opened up to the screened-in porch on the backside of the house, which Nave says helps create a mood that is his favorite element of the house.
Mississippi QueenThe sustainability-minded Mississippi home of architect Brett Nave, a dwell.com exclusive, is our pick for the best home featured in August. In building his house, Nave took extra care to conserve mature trees on his lot. In addition to the shade from the nearby trees, the house stays cool with the help of Zero VOC closed cell foam in the floors, open cell foam in the roof deck and Knaupf ECO Batts in the walls. A 16 seer heat pump circulates the air when it's too humid for the open windows. Marvin Low E windows and Simpson Mastermark insulated French doors can be opened up to the screened-in porch on the backside of the house, which Nave says helps create a mood that is his favorite element of the house.
In keeping with the ’80s theme, Lorenz selected an Andy Warhol wallpaper for the bathroom. Glossy black cabinetry and counters complement an edge design in the wood-clad walls.
In keeping with the ’80s theme, Lorenz selected an Andy Warhol wallpaper for the bathroom. Glossy black cabinetry and counters complement an edge design in the wood-clad walls.
Clear Oaks Residence is nearly hidden by the landscape, which makes this home a true retreat from the hubbub of the city. A Genesis GV80 sits surrounded by lush landscaping. Preproduction model with optional features shown.
Clear Oaks Residence is nearly hidden by the landscape, which makes this home a true retreat from the hubbub of the city. A Genesis GV80 sits surrounded by lush landscaping. Preproduction model with optional features shown.
Living green walls may have gotten their start 80 years ago, but they’ve recently become some of the most striking and important eco-friendly features in buildings across the world.
Living green walls may have gotten their start 80 years ago, but they’ve recently become some of the most striking and important eco-friendly features in buildings across the world.
To perserve the foundation of the original church, modern necessities, such as bathrooms and storage, are located away from the main chapel and nave.
To perserve the foundation of the original church, modern necessities, such as bathrooms and storage, are located away from the main chapel and nave.
Adding to this visual effect are the rich woods of the FSC walnut cabinets and Engineered Bamboo Nave used throughout the house in the flooring, as well as in a striking feature connecting the lower and upper floors. To help separate the kitchen from the dining and living areas, Nave used the bamboo on the kitchen ceiling. At the edge of the kitchen, the bamboo wraps the vertical wall leading to the stairs before turning horizontal again as the upstairs hallway ceiling and ending in the ceiling of an extra bedroom.
Adding to this visual effect are the rich woods of the FSC walnut cabinets and Engineered Bamboo Nave used throughout the house in the flooring, as well as in a striking feature connecting the lower and upper floors. To help separate the kitchen from the dining and living areas, Nave used the bamboo on the kitchen ceiling. At the edge of the kitchen, the bamboo wraps the vertical wall leading to the stairs before turning horizontal again as the upstairs hallway ceiling and ending in the ceiling of an extra bedroom.
Another lounge area is located in the sound-proof basement, providing a spot to enjoy the custom stereo system. "The rug truly captures the ’80s love of geometric shapes," says Lorenz.
Another lounge area is located in the sound-proof basement, providing a spot to enjoy the custom stereo system. "The rug truly captures the ’80s love of geometric shapes," says Lorenz.

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