jim olsen: architecture for art exhibition

jim olsen: architecture for art exhibition

jim olsen: architecture for art
the museum of art, washington state university
on now through december 10, 2011



'jim olsen: architecture for art' exhibit at the washing state university museum of art, washington
'hong kong villa' by jim olson
all images courtesy of the museum of art  


the museum of art at the washington state university in pullman, washington is featuring a retrospective
exhibition of the work of jim olson of seattle-based architecture firm olson kundig architects. residential projects
from the architect's 45 year long career, beginning with the inception of his practice in 1966 and the current joint
partnership in 1970. constructed within the northwest region of the united states, settings include the scenic puget
sound and downtown area. the exhibit includes process notebooks demonstrating the sketching phases to develop
his ideas and large photographs, models and installations of the realized forms.



'lake washington residence'



'an american place' exterior view 



'an american place' interior view 



'gallery house'



'house of light'

lauren db
11.30.11  
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