Award-Winning Designs Give Window-Maker A Fresh View
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Located in Minnesota's north woods, Marvin Windows and Doors is a family-owned company making products on the cutting edge of modern design.
The company is long a favorite of architects and designers because of its ability to meet the most demanding technical and aesthetic requirements.
One way Marvin stays fresh is by encouraging the work of modern architects. The annual Marvin Architect’s Challenge, now in its fifth year, has recognized some remarkable winners. We’re going to share three of them with you.
And if you know an architect doing amazing work that features Marvin windows or doors, encourage them to enter this year’s challenge. Entries are accepted until May 1.
The Skinny:
- Fun Fact: More than a dozen third- and fourth-generation Marvin family members are actively involved in the company management.
- Marvin Windows and Doors
- 801 Minnesota 11, Warroad, MN 56673
- marvin.com
- 218.386.1430
- For information on Marvin Architect's Challenge, click here.
EAGLE HARBOR CABIN
Photo courtesy of Marvin Windows and Doors.
This amazing cabin retreat stands on the shore of Lake Superior at Eagle Harbor, on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Seattle-based Nils Finne was the architect for this 2011 Marvin Architect’s Challenge winner.
NORTHWOODS LAKE HOME
Photo courtesy of Albertsson Hansen Architecture.
This northwoods lake home looks traditional, but is designed for modern living and modern efficiency. Minneapolis architect Todd Hansen of Albertsson Hansen Architecture penned the plan for the home near Grand Rapids, Minn. It was a winner in the 2012 Marvin Architect’s Challenge.
MINNESOTA HUNTING BARN
Photo courtesy of Marvin Windows and Doors.
Architect Jeff Murphy was honored in the 2011 Marvin competition for this unusual hunting barn in Wayzata, Minn., an upscale suburb near Minneapolis. Using reclaimed timber, barn boards and stone, Murphy crafted a quirky and comfortable retreat that the owner claims is nice enough to live in. Sure, this hunting barn has a traditional look. But what’s more modern than sturdy, comfortable functionality – and reclaimed timber?
Make sure to visit the 2013 Marvin Architect's Challenge contest page to view more photos of past winners. If you know a great architect using Marvin windows or doors, nominate them! Entries are accepted until May 1.
