WeShed: An Inspiring Backyard Retreat
The rise of accessory dwelling units, like this WeShed, inspires homeowners to think outside the box when it comes to creating cozy retreats.
Inspiration
The Marvin Skycove is an award-winning product that broke the mold for what’s possible with windows.
October 7, 2022
License to explore, permission to be curious, and freedom to think outside the box—these creative pillars can sometimes be difficult to achieve. Especially if we’re talking about a large organization with a long history in manufacturing. At Marvin, after 100+ years of making handcrafted windows and doors, we were pretty confident that we’d figured out all things fenestration. But in 2018, Marvin embraced a new way of thinking, one focused on human-centered innovation. It was a shift that challenged how to think about the product design and how people experience natural light, fresh air, and views. It was a genuine curiosity about how products—namely windows and doors—can enhance well-being.
The openness of the inquiry led Marvin on a journey to become more than a manufacturer of windows and doors, but a company driven to innovate for happier, healthier living. What the Marvin team didn’t know at the time, but what would emerge later, was that this was the foundation for the development of a never-before-seen product in the market: the Marvin Skycove.
The rise of accessory dwelling units, like this WeShed, inspires homeowners to think outside the box when it comes to creating cozy retreats.
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Marvin Skycove, available in select markets, is a glass structure that projects into the open air.