olson kundig architects (20 articles)
olson kundig is a full-service architecture and design firm whose work includes residences (often for art collectors), museums and exhibition design, hospitality projects, commercial design, academic buildings, interior design, visual identities, and places of worship. the firm is led by five owners: jim olson, tom kundig, kirsten r. murray, alan maskin, and kevin kudo-king.
tom kundig builds surfers treehouse using local teak wood in costa rica
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the retreat is designed as an open-air surfer hut, immersed in the surrounding jungle.
the retreat is designed as an open-air surfer hut, immersed in the surrounding jungle.
jim olson's remodeled longbranch cabin exists in constant transformation
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throughout the past few decades, the structure has morphed from a small bunkhouse into a modest, yet highly livable private retreat.
throughout the past few decades, the structure has morphed from a small bunkhouse into a modest, yet highly livable private retreat.
'sawmill' is an off-grid canyon retreat made from salvaged and recycled materials
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seattle-based design practice olson kundig has completed a family retreat in the harsh high desert of california.
seattle-based design practice olson kundig has completed a family retreat in the harsh high desert of california.
this sustainable forest studio was scavenged together using discarded house parts
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this structure was built from a combination of reclaimed materials, ultimately forming a woodland retreat in washington state.
this structure was built from a combination of reclaimed materials, ultimately forming a woodland retreat in washington state.
redesign of seattle space needle includes glass floors for dining experience at 500 feet
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US firm olson kundig has been chosen to oversee the preservation and design modifications.
US firm olson kundig has been chosen to oversee the preservation and design modifications.
seattle's space needle to undergo major renovation by olson kundig architects
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one of the most recognized landmarks in the united states is set to launch a major renovation project that will subtly transform the 55-year-old icon.
one of the most recognized landmarks in the united states is set to launch a major renovation project that will subtly transform the 55-year-old icon.
olson kundig completes haub family galleries for the tacoma art museum
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the galleries, together with a newly configured entry plaza, mark kundig’s first museum project and expand the institution’s existing structure by 16,000 square feet, doubling »
the galleries, together with a newly configured entry plaza, mark kundig’s first museum project and expand the institution’s existing structure by 16,000 square feet, doubling available floor space.
38beams collectors lounge by olson kundig opens at design miami/
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in order to bring a local sensibility to the international event, the design team, led by principal alan maskin, incorporated a range of design elements from creatives based in »
in order to bring a local sensibility to the international event, the design team, led by principal alan maskin, incorporated a range of design elements from creatives based in the pacific northwest region.
olson kundig architects flood gethsemane church in color
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colorful bands of glass wrapping around the exterior of the church result in changing patterns of over-sized cross forms that are reflected onto the interior, forming a visual »
colorful bands of glass wrapping around the exterior of the church result in changing patterns of over-sized cross forms that are reflected onto the interior, forming a visual tapestry that is constantly responding to the changing daylight.
jim olsen: architecture for art exhibition
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this retrospective exhibition of the 45 year career of seattle-based architect jim olsen will be featuring a range of his renowned residential projects at washington state »
this retrospective exhibition of the 45 year career of seattle-based architect jim olsen will be featuring a range of his renowned residential projects at washington state university in pullman, washington.
olson kundig architects: gethsemane lutheran church
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the redevelopment project includes the building’s exterior and church’s main sanctuary, as well as designing the parish life center, a garden and chapel.
the redevelopment project includes the building’s exterior and church’s main sanctuary, as well as designing the parish life center, a garden and chapel.
olson kundig architects: art stable
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the site is a former horse stable that was converted into a seven-story loft building with five living units and ground-level retail space.
the site is a former horse stable that was converted into a seven-story loft building with five living units and ground-level retail space.
olson kundig architects: T bailey offices
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the 12,860 square foot office addition adjoins the existing heavy industrial manufacturing plant of T bailey. all steel fabrication and erection takes place in the plant »
the 12,860 square foot office addition adjoins the existing heavy industrial manufacturing plant of T bailey. all steel fabrication and erection takes place in the plant adjoining the project.
olson kundig architects: 1111 E. pike
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1111 E. pike is the address of a recently completed urban infill project in seattle by olson kundig architects.
1111 E. pike is the address of a recently completed urban infill project in seattle by olson kundig architects.
olson kundig architects: idaho residence
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jan mcfarland cox commissioned architect tom kundig of olson kundig architects to design her new home in bellevue, idaho
jan mcfarland cox commissioned architect tom kundig of olson kundig architects to design her new home in bellevue, idaho
olson kundig architects: guggenheim helixmart
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the year as 2060. olson kundig architects from seattle, see the guggenheim museum as a place which is no longer inhabitable. all artworks have been moved to a secure location and »
the year as 2060. olson kundig architects from seattle, see the guggenheim museum as a place which is no longer inhabitable. all artworks have been moved to a secure location and the edifice that was once a lively place, sits empty...
olson sundberg kundig allen architects: lightcatcher at whatcom museum
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the 'lightcatcher' at whatcom museum, seattle is a new addition to the city of bellingham's downtown arts and cultural district. the structure will add 42 000 square feet of space »
the 'lightcatcher' at whatcom museum, seattle is a new addition to the city of bellingham's downtown arts and cultural district. the structure will add 42 000 square feet of space to the museum and will house state-of-the-art galleries for art exhibitions.
olson kundig architects: AIA award 2009
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AIA names olson sundberg kundig allen architects firm of the year in 2009.
AIA names olson sundberg kundig allen architects firm of the year in 2009.
olson kundig architects: sun valley center for the arts
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this building takes cues from nature and artist andy goldsworthy to incoporate environmental elements into the experience of the space.
this building takes cues from nature and artist andy goldsworthy to incoporate environmental elements into the experience of the space.
olson kundig architects: whatcom museum
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a museum that brings the interactivity of space from the inside to the outside, encouraging visitors not only to inhabit the interior, but also play with the exterior.
a museum that brings the interactivity of space from the inside to the outside, encouraging visitors not only to inhabit the interior, but also play with the exterior.
