Olson Kundig is a full-service design firm providing integrated architecture, exhibit design, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture for clients around the world. …Longbranch Interiors. Longbranch, Washington. At the age of eighteen, Olson began work on a bunkhouse for his family in Longbranch. Since then, he has continued to expand the small structure into both a private retreat and a touchpoint for his work worldwide. The cabin is intentionally subdued in color and texture, allowing the lush natural ...Located blocks from Olson Kundig’s Seattle office, the condo caps a nine-story mixed-use building that Olson designed and developed. Having previously led the development of a mixed-use project in the iconic Pike Place Market in 1978, Olson along with four other local architects initiated this project, called the Olympic Block Building, on ...“Olson Kundig’s Downtown Seattle Residential Tower is a Coy Addition to the Cityscape.” Metropolis, 9 Sep. 2019. Web. 2018 “5 Architectural Approaches That Are Shaping The Way We Live.” The Seattle Times, 16 Sept. 2018, J12, J14, J16, J18. Print.Members of Olson Kundig’s design team joined representatives from general contractor SeaBay Building Group and the Seattle Unity community in a ceremony marking the occasion. This three-story building will be the new home for Seattle Unity, a spiritual congregation with a long history in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. Olson Kundig. 159 South Jackson Street Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98104. Phone: (206) 624-5670. Fax: (206) 624-3730. McKnight, Jenna. “Steel mesh wraps Nike’s LeBron James Innovation Center by Olson Kundig.” Dezeen, 8 Oct. 2021. Web. “Meet the LeBron James Innovation Center.” Nike News, 4 Oct. 2021. Web. Morris, Lauren Grace. “A New Workspace At Nike’s Global HQ Is Designed To Facilitate Participation Culture.” FRAMEweb, 11 Nov. 2021. Web.Tom Kundig. Originally a Dr. Pepper bottling plant and later a recycling center, the design of House of Smith Jet City (formerly Charles Smith Wines) preserves as much of its hard-won industrial patina as possible, while opening up the building to the surrounding Seattle neighborhood, the runways of Boeing Field, and dramatic views of Mt ...The portfolio of Seattle-based Olson Kundig spans a wide range of commissions (it was announced this month that the practice will design the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa), but Tom Kundig has made a reputation for himself as an architect of relatively small and usually remote cabins made out of industrial materials, like capsules …On June 9, a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the new Occidental Park Pavilion in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square. Olson Kundig joined general contractor Schuchart, as well as project donors and representatives from the Seattle Parks Foundation, Pioneer Square Alliance, Downtown Seattle Association and Seattle Parks … Olson Kundig is a Seattle-based design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. Led by five owners, the firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide ranging as huts to high rises, homes—often for art collectors—to academic, cultural ... May 9, 2023 · Seattle-based Olson Kundig is an example of how context and culture can influence a firm's design approach. Founded in 1966 by Jim Olson and now consisting of hundreds of employees and thirteen ... By carefully refurbishing original materials and respectfully incorporating modern conveniences, Olson Kundig was able to successfully accomplish both. Built in 1953 in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood and named after its first owner, the Dowell residence reflects Kirk’s classic Northwest, Asian-inspired aesthetic.Steve Grim joined Olson Kundig in 2007 and was named Principal in 2020. Steve works across a range of project types, including commercial wineries and distilleries, and residential projects across the country. ... Olson Kundig Seattle Seattle, Washington; Analog House Truckee, California; [email protected] P +1 206 624 5670 F +1 206 …Completed in 2012 in Seattle, United States. Images by Lara Swimmer, ... Olson Kundig Architects led the remodel of the building’s exterior and the church’s main sanctuary, ...The Seattle Times, 8 Aug. 2013. Web. Gangal, Sanjay. “Wagner Education Center at The Center for Wooden Boats in SEATTLE by OLSON KUNDIG ARCHITECTS.” AEC Cafe, 13 Nov. 2013. Web. Levy, Nat. “Kundig calls wooden boat center project ‘a tool box, not jewel box.’” Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. 9 Aug. 2013. Web. Rosenfield, Karissa.Seattle, Washington. Type. Privately Held. Founded. 1966. Specialties. Interior Design, Master Planning, Landscape Design, Product Design, Exhibit Design, Architecture, Art, …Olson Kundig collaborated with Degenerate Art Ensemble (DAE) to present Underbelly at the Seattle Center as part of the World’s Fair 50th anniversary. The three-performance engagement—supported by a grant from the Seattle Center—brought Seattle Center’s subterranean world to life through dance, live music, animation, video portraiture, … Olson Kundig is a Seattle-based design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. Led by five owners, the firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide ranging as huts to high rises, homes—often for art collectors—to academic, cultural ... Alan Maskin. Entertaining—centered on cooking and dining, both formally and informally—was a significant factor behind the complete remodel of this late-1970’s home. Living and dining areas are combined and a large, off-center pivoting steel door can either connect or conceal the kitchen. The resulting design emphasizes the simplicity ... Olson Kundig began its creative existence in 1966 with the architect Jim Olson, whose work at that time centered on explorations of the relationship between dwellings and the landscapes they inhabit. Over the five decades of its existence, the firm has grown and broadened its expertise far beyond the residences for which it is still best …Olson Kundig Seattle Seattle, Washington; Zooraji Rooftop Daegu, South Korea; [email protected] P +1 206 624 5670 F +1 206 624 3730. Instagram LinkedIn. Something isn't loading properly. Please ...Mr. Maxon first met Mr. Kundig in 2008, shortly after he and his wife, Kim Maxon, 52, bought their 21.5-acre lot outside Seattle for around $328,000, with the idea of building a modernist home ...Olson Kundig is a collaborative global design practice whose work expands the context of built and natural landscapes. Project Filters All Residential Interiors & Products Cultural …2019/11/12. Olson Kundig has been named the 11th-ranked architecture firm nationwide in the ARCHITECT Magazine 2019 Architect 50 list. This ranking speaks to the firm’s design excellence across a wide range of market sectors, as well as its continuing leadership in sustainable design and strong business management practices.In Tom Kundig: Works, the celebrated Seattle-based architect presents nineteen new projects, from Hawaii to New York City.Kundig’s award-winning houses, known for their rugged yet elegant and welcoming style, are showcased in lush photography with drawings and sketches, and appear alongside his commercial work—from multistory complexes to …American startup Recompose has opened a funeral home in Seattle designed by architecture firm Olson Kundig, where human remains are composted and turned into a nutrient-rich soil that can nurture ...Nils Timm. Seattle-based architectural firm Olson Kundig is redefining the luxury residential landscape of Los Angeles. On the heels of designing boutique luxury …“EQ Office Unveils Repositioning for Seattle’s 800 Fifth, Reflecting the Evolving Needs of the Workplace.” Associated Press Online, 8 Dec. 2021. Web. Hinchliffe, Emma. “Downtown office tower gets human-centered re-design.” Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, 14 Dec. 2021, 1, 4. Print. Hinchliffe, Emma. Design Principal. Jim Olson. The design for this richly complex project enhances the Gethsemane Lutheran Church’s already significant presence in downtown Seattle by updating an existing 1950s building and integrating it with a wide range of program elements (worship, housing and social services). Olson Kundig led the remodel of the building ... Tom Kundig Announced as 2016 National Academician Inductee. Launch Party Inaugurates Museum of Art Expansion at Washington State University. Olson Kundig’s “ICE CUBE” at Seattle Design Festival 2016. Alan Maskin Wins Competition for a New Museum at the Jewish Museum Berlin. Design Principal. Tom Kundig. This LEED® Gold renovation of a 1922 former industrial warehouse in South Seattle serves as a new auto sale and service facility for Stadium Nissan of Seattle, featuring Nissan’s electric car, the Leaf. The space includes an auto-showroom, retail area, service and waiting areas, service bays and back-of-house.Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, 100 Stewart Hotel & Apartments serves as a contemporary landmark that visually and physically responds to the surrounding urban context. The site is ...City Cabin / Olson Kundig. Curated by Fernanda Castro. Share. Houses, Sustainability. •. Seattle, United States. Architects: Olson Kundig. Area: 2400 ft². Year: …Bahadursingh, Nathaniel. “Olson Kundig designs new mixed-use high-rise along Atlanta’s BeltLine.” Archinect, 21 May 2021. Web. “Brasfield & Gorrie Marks Topping Out of 760 Ralph McGill Office Tower.” Metro Atlanta CEO, 16 Dec. 2021. Web. Gangal, Sanjay. “760 Ralph Mcgill Boulevard in Atlanta, Georgia by Olson Kundig.” AECCafe, 13 ...Tom Kundig is an owner and design principal of Olson Kundig. Tom Kundig’s diverse body of work champions the formal and technical, yet makes a genuine connection with its inhabitants. From a tiny, elevated cabin in eastern Washington to a 15-story commercial headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tom’s work draws heavily on context and place ...Seattle, Washington. Starting in May 2017, Olson Kundig’s Laura Bartunek and Elisa Renouard led a summer immersion studio for WSU’s School of Design and Construction. This seven-week studio, entitled “The Odyssean Hand: Architecture of a Rigorous Meander,” was offered to WSU Master of Architecture graduate students and took place …American firm Olson Kundig Architects has unveiled plans to renovate the Space Needle observation tower in Seattle by adding slanted glass balustrades and a rotating glass floor. Called the ...Olson Kundig Seattle Seattle, Washington; Zooraji Rooftop Daegu, South Korea; [email protected] P +1 206 624 5670 F +1 206 624 3730. Instagram LinkedIn. Something isn't loading properly. Please ...2020/11/17. On November 16, two Olson Kundig projects were recognized with 2020 AIA Seattle Honor Awards for Washington Architecture. Wagner Education Center at the Center for Wooden Boats (led by principal/owner Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA) and The Burke Museum (led by principal/owner Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA) each received an Award of …Photo: Ryan Patterson / Olson Kundig. Description Related. Basecamp – Seattle Art Fair Visitor’s Lounge. Seattle, Washington. ... The soundtrack for the space is provided by Seattle-based independent record label SubPop Records. The Seattle Art Fair takes place in mid‐summer when Seattleites like to head for the woods, ...The work of Seattle-based architect Tom Kundig has been called both raw and refined, as well as super-crafted and warm. Kundig’s projects, especially his houses, uniquely combine these two seemingly disparate sets of characteristics to produce some of the most inventive structures found in the architecture world today. Kundig’s ... Principal. This 39-story, 440-foot-tall mixed-use skyscraper is located at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Pike Street in Seattle’s downtown core. Containing 390 residential units, a destination Sky Bar on the eighth floor, four glass-floored observation cubes with unobstructed views to Pike Place Market and Puget Sound, and ground level retail ... Olson Kundig Seattle Seattle, Washington; Zooraji Rooftop Daegu, South Korea; [email protected] P +1 206 624 5670 F +1 206 624 3730. Instagram LinkedIn. Wood Steel Projects Built Projects Selected Projects Hospitality Architecture Restaurants & Bars Seattle United States. Cite: "Charles Smith Wines Jet City / Olson Kundig" 29 Oct 2018. ArchDaily ...Tom Kundig. Designed for a thermodynamic engineer and passionate inventor, Leschi Inventor’s House merges a home with a working laboratory. Guided by the client’s curious and creative nature, the design blurs boundaries between spaces for living and spaces for experimentation. A durable interior materials palette of concrete, steel and wood ... Olson Kundig collaborated with Degenerate Art Ensemble (DAE) to present Underbelly at the Seattle Center as part of the World’s Fair 50th anniversary. The three-performance engagement—supported by a grant from the Seattle Center—brought Seattle Center’s subterranean world to life through dance, live music, animation, video portraiture ... Olson Kundig was selected throughout an international design competition. The firm’s winning entry was focused on the notion of Bob Dylan as a “Master of Change.” ... “Seattle Architects To Build Home …Olson Kundig’s ICE CUBE, part of Seattle Design Festival 2016, marked one of the most popular and interactive installations the firm has launched in recent years. The temporary installation showcased the stages of the natural water cycle while the ice shifted from opaque to translucent. The 10-ton ice cube continued to evaporate and melt over ... Tom Kundig. The Rolling Huts are several steps above camping, while remaining low-tech and low-impact in their design. The six huts sit lightly on the site, which is a flood plain meadow in an alpine river valley. The wheels lift the structures above the meadow, providing space for native grasses to grow and allowing unobstructed views of the ... Tom Kundig. Originally a Dr. Pepper bottling plant and later a recycling center, the design of House of Smith Jet City (formerly Charles Smith Wines) preserves as much of its hard-won industrial patina as possible, while opening up the building to the surrounding Seattle neighborhood, the runways of Boeing Field, and dramatic views of Mt ... Created for the 2021 Seattle Design Festival, the Homebase installation imagines a prototype for flexible temporary housing. To create the prototype, Olson Kundig, Dowbuilt and ARUP partnered with Camp United We Stand (CUWS), a local non-profit organization that works closely with churches and other agencies in the north Seattle and Shoreline …The work of Seattle-based architect Tom Kundig has been called both raw and refined, as well as super-crafted and warm. Kundig’s projects, especially his houses, uniquely combine these two seemingly disparate sets of characteristics to produce some of the most inventive structures found in the architecture world today. Kundig’s ...Located blocks from Olson Kundig’s Seattle office, the condo caps a nine-story mixed-use building that Olson designed and developed. Having previously led the development of a mixed-use project in the iconic Pike Place Market in 1978, Olson along with four other local architects initiated this project, called the Olympic Block Building, on ...Created for the 2021 Seattle Design Festival, the Homebase installation imagines a prototype for flexible temporary housing. To create the prototype, Olson Kundig, Dowbuilt and ARUP partnered with Camp United We Stand (CUWS), a local non-profit organization that works closely with churches and other agencies in the north Seattle and Shoreline …Tom Kundig. Originally a Dr. Pepper bottling plant and later a recycling center, the design of House of Smith Jet City (formerly Charles Smith Wines) preserves as much of its hard-won industrial patina as possible, while opening up the building to the surrounding Seattle neighborhood, the runways of Boeing Field, and dramatic views of Mt ...Text description provided by the architects. Located in one of Seattle ’s most established residential areas, City Cabin’s design answers the client’s desire for a private urban retreat that ...Tom Kundig. Designed for a couple with a grown family, Tansu House is named for the transformative qualities that make it both a private retreat as well as a venue for entertaining. Located on the shores of Puget Sound, the house is positioned to maximize water views and natural light. A simple elegance unites the interior and exterior elements ... Seattle Asian Art Museum Renovation. This Carl Gould-designed, Art Moderne gem was in need of updating. The goal of the renovation was to make the art and the building work better together—to create a harmony of architecture and artifact—and to meet current curatorial standards. Gallery casework was redesigned and pylons were introduced ... Photo: Kevin Scott / Olson Kundig. ... Seattle, Washington. Design Principal. Tom Kundig. Principal-in-Charge. Steven Rainville. A nearly continuous glass façade on this Lake Washington home creates the effect of a single luminous volume, glowing from within like a jewel box. The design maximized the home’s footprint on its tight infill lot ...An owner and principal of Olson Kundig, Kirsten Ring Murray’s body of work is characterized by authentic, contextual buildings and spaces that result from a collaborative design partnership with her clients and colleagues. Since joining Olson Kundig in 1989, Kirsten has designed a range of project types, from private residences to mixed-used ... His third monograph, Tom Kundig: Works, was released in November 2015; within three months, the first print run of 7,500 copies was sold out and in 2018 the book was reprinted for the third time. His fourth monograph, Tom Kundig: Working Title, was published in June 2020, and Tom Kundig: Houses will be re-released in a new paperback edition in ... Jul 2, 2019 · Entering Olson Kundig’s newly renovated office feels like walking into the heart of the design process. Its centerpiece “Commons” is filled with people from all stages of the Seattle-based firm’s work—from in-house teams and partners to clients and consultants—sitting across from one another at structures resembling picnic tables. Tom Kundig. An expansive curve and a massive retractable window wall define the form of this contemporary urban residence. Perched on Queen Anne hill overlooking downtown Seattle and Puget Sound, Meg Home takes full advantage of its steeply sloped site with 180-degree views of the urban landscape below. A two-story “guillotine” window wall ... Since joining Olson Kundig in 2015, Erica has been focused predominantly on large residential projects. She brings deep technical knowledge and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach that ensures these complex, multi-disciplinary projects remain organized throughout a long-term design and construction process.Since joining Olson Kundig in 2015, Erica has been focused predominantly on large residential projects. She brings deep technical knowledge and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach that ensures these complex, multi-disciplinary projects remain organized throughout a long-term design and construction process.Testado, Justine. “Preserving family tradition with the Sawmill Canyon Retreat by Olson Kundig.” Bustler, 14 April 2017. Web. “UW Station, winery among the NW winners of 2017 architecture awards.” Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, 6 April 2017, 1, 8. Print. “UW Station, winery among the NW winners of 2017 architecture awards.” Seattle Asian Art Museum Renovation. This Carl Gould-designed, Art Moderne gem was in need of updating. The goal of the renovation was to make the art and the building work better together—to create a harmony of architecture and artifact—and to meet current curatorial standards. Gallery casework was redesigned and pylons were introduced ... Associated Projects. Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Seattle, Washington. The Jack Seattle, Washington. A collaborative global design practice whose work expands the context of built and natural landscapes.Seattle, Washington. Starting in May 2017, Olson Kundig’s Laura Bartunek and Elisa Renouard led a summer immersion studio for WSU’s School of Design and Construction. This seven-week studio, entitled “The Odyssean Hand: Architecture of a Rigorous Meander,” was offered to WSU Master of Architecture graduate students and took place … By carefully refurbishing original materials and respectfully incorporating modern conveniences, Olson Kundig was able to successfully accomplish both. Built in 1953 in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood and named after its first owner, the Dowell residence reflects Kirk’s classic Northwest, Asian-inspired aesthetic. The new multi-use public pavilion continues the park’s ongoing revitalization, developed with input from the community and various stakeholders throughout the design process. Olson Kundig’s design features a 30-by-90-foot glass canopy supported by heavy timber beams and slender steel columns. The canopy height is scaled so there are no ...Commercially available through Seattle-based Argent Fabrication, who creates each piece in their metalworking studio, the Tom Kundig Collection is an extension of Kundig’s interest in designing approachable architecture that conveys an honesty of materials and emphasizes moments of human connection. Blackened steel remains a primary material ... Seattle Asian Art Museum Renovation. This Carl Gould-designed, Art Moderne gem was in need of updating. The goal of the renovation was to make the art and the building work better together—to create a harmony of architecture and artifact—and to meet current curatorial standards. Gallery casework was redesigned and pylons were introduced ... In 2016, the Recompose team completed a Creative Exchange Residency at Olson Kundig where Spade and her team of architects and engineers designed the first prototype of the Recompose vessel. Alan, Katrina, Blair Payson and others continued to work together to refine both the process and design, including an initial concept for a Seattle ... Alan Maskin. Home Base presents an intimate portrait of architect Jim Olson and his architectural legacy, from his first project in 1959 to his ongoing work for clients across the globe. At the age of eighteen, Olson began work on a bunkhouse for his family in Longbranch, Washington. Since then, he has continued to expand the small structure ...Seattle-based architects Olson Kundig have made the contemporary cabin one of their specialties and the firm seemingly has no shortage of clients keen to make an architectural impact on the stunning landscapes of the Pacific North-West. The studio has released numerous projects within this genre, both in their home state of Washington and ...Completed in 2019 in Seattle, United States. Images by Aaron Leitz, Mikel Amias / Olson Kundig. The Burke Museum is the oldest public museum in Washington State with a collection of over 16 ... Olson Kundig. 159 South Jackson Street Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98104. Phone: (206) 624-5670. Fax: (206) 624-3730. Olson Kundig’s ICE CUBE, part of Seattle Design Festival 2016, marked one of the most popular and interactive installations the firm has launched in recent years. The temporary installation showcased the stages of the natural water cycle while the ice shifted from opaque to translucent. The 10-ton ice cube continued to evaporate and melt over ...“Olson Kundig’s Zooraji Immerses Visitors in a Fantasy World.” Futurist architecture, 30 Dec. 2018. Web. “Zooraji – Olson Kundig.” Hyperform. 31 Dec. 2018. Web. The Bob Dylan Center ... Seattle, Washington. Estelita’s Library …Completed in 2019 in Seattle, United States. Images by Aaron Leitz, Mikel Amias / Olson Kundig. The Burke Museum is the oldest public museum in Washington State with a collection of over 16 ...Completed in 2019 in Seattle, United States. Images by Aaron Leitz, Mikel Amias / Olson Kundig. The Burke Museum is the oldest public museum in Washington State with a collection of over 16 ...Jim Olson. Hillclimb Court, a mixed-use project, is conceived as a visual and physical link between two historic and popular downtown Seattle places, the waterfront and Pike Place Market. Physically bounded by the heavily traveled Alaskan Way Viaduct to the west and a busy city street to the east, this urban infill building faces inward to ... McKnight, Jenna. “Steel mesh wraps Nike’s LeBron James Innovation Center by Olson Kundig.” Dezeen, 8 Oct. 2021. Web. “Meet the LeBron James Innovation Center.” Nike News, 4 Oct. 2021. Web. Morris, Lauren Grace. “A New Workspace At Nike’s Global HQ Is Designed To Facilitate Participation Culture.” FRAMEweb, 11 Nov. 2021. Web. Principal. Art Stable is an urban infill project in Seattle’s rapidly developing South Lake Union neighborhood. Built on the site of a former horse stable, the seven-story mixed-use building carries its working history into the future with highly adaptable live/work units. Both front and back elevations of the building are active.
One conservationist in Seattle got the best of both worlds when she commissioned Olson Kundig to design her home. The resulting City Cabin is a single-family property that looks more like a home in a remote forest than in a metropolitan neighborhood. Jim Olson, the principal of the architecture firm, explained that the client “wanted to feel .... Von holzhausen
Seattle, Washington. Design Principal. Alan Maskin. Principal. Stephen Yamada-Heidner. ... “Olson Kundig wins graphic arts awards.” Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. 6 Nov. 2013. Web. 2009. Holtzman, Clay. “Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation campus builders reaching for planetary impact.” Puget Sound Business Journal, 5 June 2009, 4A-5A. Pacheco, Antonio. “Olson Kundig’s Seattle Space Needle restoration shines in new photos.” Archinect, 15 Oct. 2019. Web. Petrunia, Paul. “Olson Kundig’s Alan Maskin on Icons and Architecture for Children.” Archinect, 30 Apr. 2019. Web. Shim, Bryan. “Olson Kundig redesigns Seattle’s Space Needle with all glass interiors.” Gangal, Sanjay. “Bezos Center for Innovation at the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) in Seattle by Olson Kundig Architects.” AEC Cafe, 14 Jan. 2014. Web. “OKA and SAM win museum awards.” Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, 18 June 2014. Web. Walker, Alissa. “A Bezos-Funded Center for Innovation Explores Seattle’s Tech Roots.”Olson Kundig Seattle, WA 9 months ago 103 applicants See who Olson Kundig has hired for this role Learn more Save Save job. Save this job with your existing LinkedIn profile, or create a new one. ...“Olson Kundig gana el concurso para el nuevo Museo infantil del Museo Judio de Berlín.” Metalocus, 4 Aug. 2016. Web. Parker, Sydney. “Seattle’s Olson Kundig to design a Noah’s Ark-themed children’s museum.” BuzzBuzzNews, 9 Aug. 2016. Web. Speros, Will. “Olson Kundig Wins Competition to Design Jewish Museum Berlin’s ...The building’s inviting street presence establishes 9th & Thomas as a contextual community hub – one that will serve the rapidly evolving South Lake Union neighborhood today and into the future. The design of 9th & Thomas references the evolutionary process of the South Lake Union community. Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA.Tom Kundig. Originally a Dr. Pepper bottling plant and later a recycling center, the design of House of Smith Jet City (formerly Charles Smith Wines) preserves as much of its hard-won industrial patina as possible, while opening up the building to the surrounding Seattle neighborhood, the runways of Boeing Field, and dramatic views of Mt ...The international design firm Olson Kundig has designed a new sustainable option for after-death care. In fact, the architects created the world’s first facility for converting human remains...Mr. Maxon first met Mr. Kundig in 2008, shortly after he and his wife, Kim Maxon, 52, bought their 21.5-acre lot outside Seattle for around $328,000, with the idea of building a modernist home ...Share. Olson Kundig is a collaborative global design practice whose work expands the context of built and natural landscapes. Olson Kundig has 63 projects published in our site, focused on ...A recipient of the esteemed Plym Traveling Fellowship from the Illinois School of Architecture, Mark spent a four-month residency in Europe in 2014 studying the relationship between architecture, environment and art. A longtime advocate for the arts, today Mark is active in creative initiatives at Olson Kundig and in the larger Seattle community.2019/11/12. Olson Kundig has been named the 11th-ranked architecture firm nationwide in the ARCHITECT Magazine 2019 Architect 50 list. This ranking speaks to the firm’s design excellence across a wide range of market sectors, as well as its continuing leadership in sustainable design and strong business management practices.Barandy, Kat. “olson kundig designs ‘studhorse’ house as a contemporary campground in the mountains.” Designboom, 4 Oct. 2022. Web. Montanez, Abby. “This Modern Mountain Retreat in Washington Is Like a Luxury Campground—But With Buildings.” Robb Report Online, 6 Oct. 2022, Web. Stevan, Ludovica.Four Seasons Telluride is a composition of differently scaled buildings carefully situated to optimize views through and from each home, while connecting to both natural slopes and trails, as well as the activity of the Telluride Mountain Village. The buildings are nestled into the mountainside and weave the natural ecosystem throughout the ... Contact. Olson Kundig is a collaborative global design practice whose work expands the context of built and natural landscapes. Olson Kundig has 63 projects published in our site, focused on ... Alan Maskin. Entertaining—centered on cooking and dining, both formally and informally—was a significant factor behind the complete remodel of this late-1970’s home. Living and dining areas are combined and a large, off-center pivoting steel door can either connect or conceal the kitchen. The resulting design emphasizes the simplicity ... Design Principal. This adaptive re-use project for cannabis retailer The Reef is located on a prominent corner of Capitol Hill, Seattle’s longtime counterculture hub. Inspired by the owner’s aspirations to elevate the in-store cannabis delivery model and create a space referencing the aquatic inspirations of the Pacific Northwest, the ... McKnight, Jenna. “Olson Kundig designs Los Angeles house ‘to feel like an adventure’.” Dezeen, 18 Mar. 2020. Web. Stathaki, Ellie. “Exploring the scope of Tom Kundig’s international oeuvre.” Wallpaper*, 27 Jul. 2020. Web. Stevens, Philip. “olson kundig’s hillside ‘collywood house’ presents sweeping views across los angeles.” Tom Kundig. An expansive curve and a massive retractable window wall define the form of this contemporary urban residence. Perched on Queen Anne hill overlooking downtown Seattle and Puget Sound, Meg Home takes full advantage of its steeply sloped site with 180-degree views of the urban landscape below. A two-story “guillotine” window wall ... .