olson kundig architects (30 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.
interview: tom kundig discusses his collaborative, hands on approach to architecture
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'one of my favorite design challenges is taking an 'ugly' building – like a strip mall or an office park – and giving it new life as something new.'
'one of my favorite design challenges is taking an 'ugly' building – like a strip mall or an office park – and giving it new life as something new.'
olson kundig's 'hale lana' house in hawaii embraces its natural habitat
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the residence is informed by its island context with elevated wooden 'lanais' used to connect the home.
the residence is informed by its island context with elevated wooden 'lanais' used to connect the home.
three pavilions in utah define the 'wasatch house' by olson kundig
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dividing the home creates a closer relationship to nature, with the landscape weaving between public and private spaces.
dividing the home creates a closer relationship to nature, with the landscape weaving between public and private spaces.
olson kundig's rio house in brazil is a remote rainforest retreat away from city life
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the architects sought to design a home that would be as small as possible within its tropical jungle setting.
the architects sought to design a home that would be as small as possible within its tropical jungle setting.
olson kundig's hillside 'collywood house' presents sweeping views across los angeles
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the architects sought to blur the boundaries between internal and external space – encouraging outdoor living as much as possible.
the architects sought to blur the boundaries between internal and external space – encouraging outdoor living as much as possible.
designboom visits olson kundig's ANOHA new children’s museum at jewish museum berlin
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ANOHA's design concept combines the story of noah from the torah with interactive exhibits that teach children about caring for the environment.
ANOHA's design concept combines the story of noah from the torah with interactive exhibits that teach children about caring for the environment.
olson kundig connects ski house in whistler, canada, with a glass-walled bridge
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the mountain family retreat is wrapped in an operable façade that protects it from weather conditions.
the mountain family retreat is wrapped in an operable façade that protects it from weather conditions.
olson kundig's vermont cabin brings its residents closer to nature, and each other
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the dwelling, which has an efficient 750-square-foot (70 sqm) footprint, presents an elemental material palette of steel, wood, and concrete.
the dwelling, which has an efficient 750-square-foot (70 sqm) footprint, presents an elemental material palette of steel, wood, and concrete.
olson kundig reveals recompose facility in seattle for composting human bodies
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the new facility will offer a service called 'natural organic reduction' which gently converts human remains into soil over a period of 30 days.
the new facility will offer a service called 'natural organic reduction' which gently converts human remains into soil over a period of 30 days.
olson kundig redesigns seattle's space needle with all glass interiors
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the project aims to preserve the landmark's legacy by creating a new visitor experience for the next 50 years.
the project aims to preserve the landmark's legacy by creating a new visitor experience for the next 50 years.
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 olson: architecture for art exhibition
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this retrospective exhibition of the 45 year career of seattle-based architect jim olson 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 olson 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.
the 12,860 square foot office addition adjoins the existing heavy industrial manufacturing plant of T bailey.
olson kundig architects: 1111 E. pike in seattle
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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.
the year as 2060: olson kundig architects from seattle, see the guggenheim museum as a place which is no longer inhabitable.
olson kundig: 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 'lightcatcher' at whatcom museum, seattle is a new addition to the city of bellingham's downtown arts and cultural district.
olson kundig: AIA firm of the year for 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.
