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Royal II, William / Kaven Architecture | International Design Awards Winners

Royal II

CompanyWilliam / Kaven Architecture

Lead DesignersDaniel Kaven and Trevor William Lewis

Design TeamDaniel Kaven, Partner-in-Charge; Trevor William Lewis, Lead Designer; Mike Perso, Director of Architecture; Joel Dickson, Project Designer

Project LocationPortland, Oregon

ClientWKL Development

CreditsPhotography by Jeremy Bittermann / JBSA

Prize(s)Silver in Residential Architecture Design / Single/Family Dwelling

Entry Description

Royal II is the second in a series of homes developed and designed by the Architect on a wooded, steep site within Forest Park, one of the largest forested urban reserves in the US. Located within minutes of downtown and less than 500 feet from the iconic Wildwood Trail, Royal II unfolds in bands of transparency down a steep slope, opening onto staggering forest views. A simple material palette of dark steel, concrete, glass, and custom bronze-black cladding grounds the house within the surrounding treescape, while an encircling green roof blurs the distinction between architecture and forest.

Bio

William / Kaven Architecture is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Portland, Oregon, working in architecture and interiors. The studio was officially formed by brothers Daniel Kaven and Trevor William Lewis in 2004, continuing a lifetime of collaboration that began as children in their home state of New Mexico. Collectively, the brothers have amassed a significant portfolio in their design careers that includes award-winning residences, commercial buildings, mixed-use projects, and environments for corporate clients.

Awards and Prize

2025 LUXE RED Award for Excellence in Exterior Architecture (Royal II)
2025 Architizer A+ Special Mention (Best Residential Firm)
2024 Grands Prix du Design Grand Winner (Royal II)
2024 American Architecture Award Honorable Mention (Royal II)
2024 Future House Award (Skyview)
2024 Architizer A+ Awards Finalist (Royal II)
2023 International Design Award (Silver) (Royal II)
2023 AMP Honorable Mention (Royal II, Camp MINOH, Heartwood)
2023 Architecture MasterPrize Shortlist (Firm of the Year)
2023 Future House Award (Royal II)
2023 Architizer A+ Awards Special Mention (Best Small Firm)
2022 International Architecture Award (Heartwood)
2022 GRAY Award (Architecture of Normal)
2021 AIA Oregon Merit Award (Heartwood)
2021 Architecture MasterPrize Honorable Mention (Skyview)
2021 American Architecture Award (Royal)
2021 International Architecture Award (Royal)
2020 Architecture MasterPrize (Royal)
2019 AIA Michigan Honor Award (Camp MINOH)
2019 AIA Oregon Citation Award (Silica)
2011 AIA Portland Merit Award (Interchange)