Inspired by Japanese ryokans and American coastal communities of the ’70s, an architect’s tranquil retreat embraces the wild.
Dwell’s series on daylighting is supported by Marvin, whose Awaken Skylight and Skycove window systems nurture connections with the outdoors and demonstrate natural light’s ability to improve well-being.
Tucked away on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, the dramatic black Halfmoon Bay Cabin peeks out between the trees, receding into the landscape. A stunning 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver, the home is close to the city, but feels like a world away, says architect and designer Patrick Warren.
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Christine Marvin shares the Marvin Design Lab’s thorough process for harnessing the power of light and air, while also discussing two of the company’s latest designs the Skycove and Awaken Skylight.
Since its founding in 1912, Marvin has become a trusted, sought-after source for imagining and creating better ways of living. One of the company’s key ingredients for cultivating its loyal base of homeowners, builders, and architects is its human-centered approach to well being through design. A few years ago, we noticed a shift and desire for better living within the home, which we embraced as a responsibility to craft solutions to meet emerging needs, says Christine Marvin, a fourth-generation family member of the family-owned and -operated company. For Marvin, that means: How can we harness light, air, and views in new ways to provide a better experience in spaces, all while supporting social, emotional, and physical health? Our time spent at home over the past year due to
Marvin, a premium manufacturer of windows, doors and skylights announced today an agreement with
Halio, Inc., the developer and manufacturer of Halio
® smart-tinting glass. This partnership allows Marvin and Halio to bring smart glass to the residential construction market by offering homeowners the high-quality window and door products Marvin is known for with the unique glazing solution of Halio. We are truly committed to well-being at Marvin, focused on providing solutions that support happier and healthier living through maximizing light, air and views in new ways, said Paul Marvin, CEO. This partnership is the newest in a series of product introductions designed for emerging ways of living. We ve long anticipated a complete smart glass solution for the residential market and Halio, the technology leader in architectural smart glass, is delivering just that. We could not be more excited to partner to bring this advanced technology to architects and building professional