When I wrote the original Cullen House article I never imagined it would gain the popularity it did. As promised, I have been in contact with Jeff Kovel from Skylab Architecture and have prepared the following interview/bio along with a few more images for all the mad fans!
“I am in architecture, development, and rock and roll.”
– Jeff Kovel
Jeff Kovel grew up just outside of New York City and lived there until he attended Cornell University’s Architecture school. Since then he has made his way to the West Coast and in 1996 he finally settled down in Portland, Oregon. However, it was while growing up in New York that Jeff realised he wished to become an architect. His family had begun work on a new home and a young Jeff thus developed a new fascination for both building and design.
It was three years after arriving in Portland when 26 year old Jeff founded his own architecture firm, Skylab architecture. He admits that he started his practice at a very young age and wishes that he’d worked under other architects beforehand. Nevertheless, Skylab Architecture has grown into a fully fledged successful firm. When asked what the most rewarding aspect of practicing architecture is, Kovel explains “We [architects] have carved out a niche that allows us to explore and innovate. The most rewarding part of this career is the work which we are able to create with this open format.”
Kovel likens his own design philosophies to storytelling. “We bring concepts to life, each of these concepts is a story,” he says. “The paragraphs are like spaces, the words, materials. Each project is a unique deep investigation into this story telling…
Our process is research based, and iterative. We look for authentic meaning and relationships. We do not rush aesthetic conclusions.”
Kovel explains that his inspiration comes from many different architectural sources. “I love many progressive architects from all eras of modernism, I appreciate the periods prior as well. There isn’t a subject I would rather talk about.”
As I’m sure many of you can relate, Jeff Kovel and Skylab architecture became known to me through the film Twilight; what many of us have come to know as the Cullen residence is actually the ‘Hoke Residence’, so I asked Jeff about how the house came to be.
“The Hoke residence was originally built as a ‘spec’ house [This simply means it was built, with the speculation of finding a suitable buyer], or a project built without a client as a development for sale.
After two days on the market, the house was purchased by the director of footwear design at Nike, John Hoke. Following a cover story in a northwest architecture publication, The Hoke’s were approached by a film location scout, a little film called Twilight.”
“We designed the house in 2006, completed construction in 2007. We have designed an additional residence next door that will begin construction once we locate another vampire”
“This December, we took our staff to see the movie to start our holiday party. We all loved it. We have been receiving fan mail from all over the world, including many inquiries for the house plans – contacts from Croatia, The Philippines, Buenos Aires, and Melbourne Australia among others.”
There is more to Skylab architecture beyond the Hoke House – amoungst Skylab’s impressive folio is also the following..
Montgomery residence
Nau Webfront
‘North’
12 + Alder
More images on these projects and more can be found at Skylab Architecture’s website.
I was very happy to find this web site. I wanted to thank you for your time due to this wonderful read!! I definitely enjoyed every bit of it and i also have you saved to fav to look at new stuff on your website.|
Woah! I’m really enjoying the template/theme of this website. It’s simple, yet effective. A lot of times it’s hard to get that “perfect balance” between usability and visual appeal. I must say that you’ve done a amazing job with this. Additionally, the blog loads very fast for me on Safari. Superb Blog!|
Hi, this weekend is fastidious designed for me, since this moment i am reading this impressive educational paragraph here at my house.|
This is my first time pay a quick visit at here and i am actually happy to read everthing at single place.|
A motivating discussion is worth comment. I do think that you should publish more about this subject matter, it might not be a taboo subject but typically people don’t talk about these subjects. To the next! Cheers!!|
I don’t even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great. I do not know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger if you are not already ;) Cheers!|
I just want to say I’m beginner to blogging and really loved your blog site. Probably I’m planning to bookmark your blog post . You certainly come with perfect writings. Thank you for sharing your blog site.
I just want to tell you that I am just all new to blogging and certainly savored you’re web page. Most likely I’m going to bookmark your blog post . You certainly come with terrific writings. With thanks for sharing your blog site.
I simply want to tell you that I am just beginner to blogs and certainly savored your web blog. Almost certainly I’m going to bookmark your blog . You definitely have incredible articles and reviews. Cheers for sharing your web-site.
Wow, that’s what I was seeking for, what a material! existing here at this web site, thanks admin of this web site.|
My brother suggested I may like this blog. He used to be totally right. This submit actually made my day. You cann’t imagine simply how much time I had spent for this info! Thank you!|
I simply want to tell you that I’m new to weblog and absolutely enjoyed your web-site. Probably I’m want to bookmark your site . You really come with exceptional posts. Thanks a lot for sharing your web site.
Very good, thanks.
An outstanding share! I have just forwarded this onto a coworker who was doing a little research on this. And he actually ordered me breakfast because I stumbled upon it for him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanks for spending time to discuss this topic here on your site.|
Hello! I realize this is sort of off-topic however I had to ask. Does managing a well-established blog like yours take a large amount of work? I am completely new to operating a blog but I do write in my journal on a daily basis. I’d like to start a blog so I can easily share my personal experience and feelings online. Please let me know if you have any kind of suggestions or tips for new aspiring blog owners. Thankyou!|
Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You clearly know what youre talking about, why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when you could be giving us something informative to read?|
MCSTEEL – Быстровозводимые здания из ЛСТК
Проектирование, производство, монтаж складских, производственных, торговых, сельхоз сооружений.
быстровозводимых зданий из легких металлоконструкций. Расчет стоимости проектов.
Дома. Гаражи. Ангары. Склады. Навесы. Коровники. Птичники. Мастерские. Склад-Холодильник.
Торговые здания. Зернохранилища. Овощехранилища. Производственный цех. СТО
Собственное производство.
[url=https://mcsteel.ru/]металлоконструкции лстк[/url]
Attractive section of content. I just stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to assert that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Anyway I will be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently quickly.|
Yeah, thats nice.
You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be actually something that I think I would never understand. It seems too complex and very broad for me. I’m looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it!|
If some one wants to be updated with latest technologies after that he must be visit this web page and be up to date daily.|
Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to more added agreeable from you! By the way, how could we communicate?|
Hello to every one, it’s really a good for me to go to see this website, it contains valuable Information.|
I dugg some of you post as I thought they were very beneficial invaluable
I enjoy, cause I found just what I was taking a look for. You have ended my four day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye|
Hi, all the time i used to check weblog posts here in the early hours in the break of day, because i love to gain knowledge of more and more.|
Remarkable! Its genuinely amazing paragraph, I have got much clear idea on the topic of from this paragraph.|
Pretty! This has been an extremely wonderful article. Thank you for providing these details.|
It’s a real mattress and one that our company rested and also in our personal bedroom in the house. This was actually a choice well created.
I remain in my late FIFTY’s and I can tell you that this mattress is one of the most comfy mattress I have ever reconsidered. I anticipate crawling in to mattress at evening and I wake freshened off a great evening sleeping.
I thrashed all evening, made an effort to add pillows where my shoulder touched as well as my hip to no get.
What theme is this? Love it!
Finally someone that knows what they’re talking about.
Anyone else having issues viewing this on mobile device?
Way cool! Some extremely valid points! I appreciate you writing this post plus the rest of the website is very good.|
Currently I am actually really unsure! First thought, just how do you acquire a springtime mattress in a carton, rolled no much less?
I appreciate, lead to I discovered exactly what I was looking for. You have ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye|
What’s up it’s me, I am also visiting this web page regularly, this website is actually nice and the visitors are really sharing nice thoughts.|
If you want to grow your experience simply keep visiting this website and be updated with the most recent news update posted here.|
Heya i’m for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something back and help others like you helped me.|
Hi there, just wanted to say, I liked this post. It was helpful. Keep on posting!|
I will immediately take hold of your rss as I can not to find your e-mail subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do you’ve any? Please allow me recognise in order that I may just subscribe. Thanks.
Thanks for helping out, great information. “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” by J. K. Rowling.
Some genuinely great information, Glad I discovered this. “Use your imagination not to scare yourself to death but to inspire yourself to life.” by Adele Brookman.
Really love your site
Thanks a lot for sharing this with all folks you actually know what you’re speaking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also consult with my website =). We could have a hyperlink alternate arrangement among us|
Rattling nice pattern and wonderful content material , very little else we want : D.
Wow, incredible blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your website is great, let alone the content!|
Hi there, its nice post concerning media print, we all be aware of media is a fantastic source of data.|
Unbelievably insightful elements you’ll have stated, warm regards for putting up.