Skylab: The Nature of Buildings is the first monograph of the Portland-based architecture and design studio. Presenting more than two decades of work, the story of Skylab is told by several influential contributors through reflective essays, interviews, conversations, and anecdotes, as well as extensive project photography and illustrations that detail the firm’s design process. 

The book pays homage to the double LP format from the great rock legends by dividing into four "sides" (A, B, C, D), ten projects "tracks," inside front- and back-cover gatefolds, and nine project "interlude" fold-out posters.

Published by Thames & Hudson, 2023
ISBN 978-0-50002-540-6
304 pages 
Manuscript design: Omnivore

Role: Editor
Project team: Jeff Kovel (Skylab); Julie Cho, Alice Chung, Karen Hsu (Omnivore); Lucas Dietrich, Helen Fanthorpe (Thames & Hudson)
With contributions by: Randy Gragg, Mimi Zeiger, John Hoke, Mauricio Villarreal
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