Olson kundig architects began its creative existence with architect jim olson, whose work in the late 1960s explored the relationship between dwellings and the landscape they inhabit in the northwest. Murray, alan maskin, and kevin kudokingwho are supported by twelve principals, fifteen associates, and a staff of approximately 190 in the historic pioneer square neighborhood of downtown seattle. Over 35 years, olson sundberg kundig allen architects created a body of architecture recognized for its ability to merge notions of materiality, craft and lightness, all of which are richly demonstrated in their work on art collectors residences and art museums. Tom is principalowner of the seattlebased firm olson kundig architects. Olson kundig, an american architectural firm based in seattle, was founded by architect jim. Olson kundig is an seattle design firm led by five owners. This excerpt was taken from the essay an approach to architecture, by jim olson, rick sundberg, tom kundig and scott allen 1998. Olson sundberg kundig allen masters art of modern design. The house is a response to the clients interest in philip johnsons glass house. Chilmark house by olson sundberg kundig allen architects. A national award has come to the seattle architectural firm of olson sundberg kundig allen, in large part because the firm has mastered the art of modern design that honors a sense of place. His honors include some of the highest design awards.
He is the author of twentysix books, most recently modernist paradise. In the volume, mimi gates, former director, seattle art museum notes, when architect jim olson designs a. The result is a well integrated composition of concrete, limetone, and natural woods, with long enfilades leading to views of the splendid green setting. The person office specializes in a range of both national and international projects. Inspired by the sculptormechanics who make rolling art from massproduced automotive iron, kundig takes a cutting torch to our accustomed concepts of dwelling. Over the past thirtyfive years, olson sundberg kundig allen architects, based in seattle, has created a body of architecture that is recognized for its ability to merge notions of materiality, craft, and lightness, all of which are richly demonstrated. The latest example of his trademark big thinking is this artists studio in seattles patchwork pike street corridor. Aia names olson sundberg kundig allen architects firm of the year.
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Olson sundberg kundig allen says, the brain is a 14,280 cubicfoot cinematic laboratory where the client, a filmmaker, can work out ideas. Among the firms accolades are the 2009 national aia architecture firm award as olson sundberg kundig allen architects. Mercer island residence by olson sundberg kundig allen. Seattle architect tom kundig known for daring architecture. The pierre house by olson kundig architects olson kundig architects beautiful house in oregon. The firm opened a workspace in new york in 2014 to better serve its expanding roster of east coast and international clients. Architecture projects from olson sundberg kundig allen architects, an architecture office firm centered around. American architecture awards from the chicago athenaeum. Olson kundig is a collaborative global design practice whose.
Over the past 35 years, olson sundberg kundig allen architects, based in seattle, has created a body of architecture that is recognized for its ability to merge notions of materiality, craft, and lightness, all of which are richly demonstrated in their work on art collectors. Architecture, art, and craft by paul goldberger, oscar riera ojeda editor, compileroscar riera ojeda, ojeda goldberger paperback, 304 pages, published 2003. Completed in 2011, it provides a country retreat for a couple who take regular fishing expeditions in. Tom kundig is a seattlebased architect with olson sundberg kundig allen whose work is inspired by both industrial structures and the vibrant craft cultures that are fostered there. Led by five partners, olson sundberg kundig allen architects is an architecture studio based in seattle, which was awarded the 2009 aia architecture firm award by the american institute of architects. David basulto discusses archdaily, technology and design thinking in. If theres one material tom kundig of seattle firm olson kundig architects is known for deploying in his projects, its steel. Necessity may be the mother of invention, but in the hands of tom kundig, faia, rudimentary solutions become bold and celebratory. Aia names olson sundberg kundig allen architects firm of the year in 2009. There is a certain spirit to the pacific northwesta reverence for the natural environment, an appreciation of light that shades. Houses architecture and design by olson sundberg kundig. Olson kundig architects have designed a beautiful and contemporary farmhouse. Us firm olson kundig architects has created a family cabin with a compact footprint and a tall profile, enabling it. Rolling huts are minimally appointed mountain cabins mounted on wheels, designed by seattle architects olson sundberg kundig allen.
Physically, that neighborhood birthplace of invention, the garage, provides the conceptual model. Diana buddss olson kundig houses design collection on dwell. The form is essentially a castinplace concrete box, intended to be a strong yet neutral background that provides complete flexibility to adapt the space at will. Seattlebased architect jim olson, the founding partner of olson sundberg kundig allen architects, is particularly known for his subtly elegant residences, from a glass farmhouse in eastern oregon to a balineseinspired retreat in hawaii, from a diminutive waterfront cabin for his own family to two grand artfilled residences on the shores of.
Architecture, art, and craft by goldberger, pauljanuary 1, 2003 paperback on. The brain by olson sundberg kundig allen architects not so small but cool. Part prefab home and part rv, tom kundigs mobile home rolling huts are a tribute to the simplicity of rural romanticism, much like their predecessor the. Over 35 years, olson sundberg kundig allen architects created a body of. Part prefab home and part rv, tom kundigs mobile home rolling huts are a tribute to the simplicity of rural romanticism, much like their predecessor the delta shelter. The architecture is by jim olson of olson sundberg kundig allen architects. Were pretty sure wed have no problem feeling inspired enough to get work done in this 14,280cubic foot concrete box in seattle. Olson kundig is a seattlebased design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspir.
Along with this picture of the landscape view from the central room of the shadowboxx, we believe that this is a great illustration of kundigs philosophy. Olson is the recipient of the 2007 seattle aia medal of honor. Current principalowners include jim olson, faia, tom kundig, faia, faia, kirsten r. Olson kundig olson sundberg kundig allen architects. The pivoting walls in the conference room, you realize, are set at. The firm is led by five ownersjim olson, tom kundig, kirsten r. Olson sundberg kundig allen architects, published in 2003. Seattle architect tom kundig known for daring architecture, basic style originally published june 15, 2008 at 12. Olson kundig, an american architectural firm based in seattle, was founded by architect jim olson in 1967. Tom kundig architecture seattle houses, usa architect tom kundig buildings, olson sundberg kundig allen architects, usa building, houses, architecture. Olson kundig is a fullservice design firm whose work includes residences often for art collectors, museums and exhibition design, hospitality projects, commercial design, academic buildings. Olson sundberg kundig allen architects designed this house located on seattle, washingtons mercer island. Tom kundig born 1954 is an american principal and owner of the seattlebased firm olson kundig architects. The brain by olson sundberg kundig allen architects.
Designed by olson sundberg kundig allen architects in seattle, these huts sit lightly on the meadow, with wheels lifting the structures above the site. Rolling huts by olson sundberg kundig allen architects. We started our latest series with globallyrenowned architect tom kundig. Each one is introduced w concept, dwg, almost excessivephotos, and details. His buildings uniquely meld industrial sensibilities and materials such as corten steel and concrete with an intuitive understanding of scale, from the overall site to lovingly wrought, intimate details. Seattlebased architect jim olson, the founding partner of olson sundberg kundig allen architects, is particularly known for his subtly elegant residences, from a glass farmhouse in eastern oregon to a balineseinspired retreat in hawaii, from a diminutive waterfront cabin for his own family to two grand artfilled residences on the shores of lake washington in seattle. Over the past 35 years, olson sundberg kundig allen architects, based in seattle, has created a body. Olson kundig tucks vermont cabin into wooded site in the mountains. Since that time the office has grown into a diverse practice with an international reputation as olson sundberg kundig allen, winner of the 2009 aia firm award. Tom kundig, faia, often refers to his architectural method as hot rodding. Olson kundig is a seattlebased design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature.
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