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Thanks so much for the conversation, @ArchRecord!
Architectural Record@ArchRecord27 Sep 2021
.@olsonkundig Partner/Owner, Kirsten Ring Murray, joins the podcast to discuss the role of mentorship within the firm, designing within an urban context, and how she grew her career over 32 years at Olson Kundig. architecturalrecord.com/desi…
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@dezeen21 Aug 2021
.@olsonkundig has created a residence for a client who loves entertaining, including an underground pub and vineyard in the design. at.dezeen.com/3knL7Hd
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Olson Kundig is hiring! Current openings within the firm include roles on Architecture, Building Performance, Interior Design, Operations and Marketing teams, as well as internships. To learn more and submit your resume, please visit our Careers page: buff.ly/2ZfREel
Olson Kundig Office, Seattle, WA | Photo: Andrew Pogue

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Olson Kundig Office, Seattle, WA | Photo: Andrew Pogue

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Olson Kundig Office, Seattle, WA | Photo: Noah Forbes

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Olson Kundig Office, Seattle, WA | Photo: Andrew Pogue

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@dezeen28 Jul 2021
.@olsonkundig has completed an oceanfront home on stilts on Canada's Vancouver Island. dezeen.com/2021/07/27/olson-…

Olson Kundig perches Canadian beach home on stilts among the forest

Olson Kundig raised this oceanfront home on Canada's Vancouver Island on stilts to provide panoramic views of the surrounding forest and the Pacific Ocean.

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@dezeen15 Jul 2021
Wood shutters, operable by a pulley system installed inside, span across the windows of this Wyoming house by @olsonkundig. dezeen.com/2020/06/25/pulley…

Pulleys open wood shutters covering Wyoming house by Olson Kundig

US architecture firm Olson Kundig has installed large wooden shutters across the front of a Wyoming house designed to take advantage of its mountainous landscape.

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Original wide planks of Douglas fir line the walls and ceilings of this cabin renovated by @olsonkundig principal Alan Maskin. dezeen.com/2020/12/05/agate-…

Olson Kundig principal designs his own cosy beach cabin

Princiapl of Olson Kundig Architects Alan Maskin has renovated and extended a beach cabin from 1938, turning it into a wood-lined retreat.

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Sited at the rim of the Columbia River Gorge, the Cave B Cabins sit lightly within the high desert landscape, with a staggered arrangement and linear orientation to frame dramatic views of the hills, vineyards and gorge. Learn more at @Architizer: buff.ly/2SREKBS
Cave B Cabins, Quincy, WA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Mentor | Photo: Aaron Leitz

ALT Cave B Cabins, Quincy, WA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Mentor | Photo: Aaron Leitz

Cave B Cabins, Quincy, WA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Mentor | Photo: Aaron Leitz

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Cave B Cabins, Quincy, WA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Mentor | Photo: Aaron Leitz

ALT Cave B Cabins, Quincy, WA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Mentor | Photo: Aaron Leitz

Cave B Cabins, Quincy, WA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Mentor | Photo: Aaron Leitz

ALT Cave B Cabins, Quincy, WA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Mentor | Photo: Aaron Leitz

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We are deeply honored to share that The Burke Museum received the 2021 Sustainability Excellence Award for New Facilities from the American Alliance of Museums, which recognizes both collections care and building performance. For more info, visit: buff.ly/3fYOOkh
The Burke Museum, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Pavel Verbovski

ALT The Burke Museum, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Pavel Verbovski

The Burke Museum, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Aaron Leitz

ALT The Burke Museum, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Aaron Leitz

The Burke Museum, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Aaron Leitz

ALT The Burke Museum, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Aaron Leitz

The Burke Museum, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Aaron Leitz

ALT The Burke Museum, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Aaron Leitz

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“This house expresses my desire to create architecture that inspires delight the same way a sculpture does. Landscape elements help to weave the architecture & site together.” –Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal. To learn more about Northwoods House, visit: buff.ly/3c9pVRP
Northwoods House, Iron River, MI | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

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Northwoods House, Iron River, MI | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

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Northwoods House, Iron River, MI | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

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Northwoods House, Iron River, MI | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

ALT Northwoods House, Iron River, MI | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

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Tom Kundig: Houses, originally published in 2006, is now available in paperback! This book was the first monograph from @olsonkundig principal/owner Tom Kundig, and features 5 of his most notable early residential projects. To order your copy, visit: buff.ly/2SOl5T2.
Tom Kundig: Houses | Princeton Architectural Press | Cover photo by Benjamin Benschneider

ALT Tom Kundig: Houses | Princeton Architectural Press | Cover photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Delta Shelter, Mazama, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Tim Bies / Olson Kundig

ALT Delta Shelter, Mazama, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Tim Bies / Olson Kundig

The Brain, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Sketch: Tom Kundig

ALT The Brain, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Sketch: Tom Kundig

Hot Rod House, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Paul Warchol

ALT Hot Rod House, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Paul Warchol

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Tonight at 5 pm PST / 8 pm EST, @olsonkundig principal/owner Kirsten Ring Murray will join Julia Gamolina of @MadameArchitect for a virtual chat on Instagram Live! Follow Madame Architect for updates and tune in tonight: buff.ly/3bBm0gl
Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Principal and Owner | Photo: Rafael Soldi

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"This house, in the middle of a primeval forest, serves as a cozy refuge from the harsh winds coming in off the nearby ocean.” –Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal. Read more about Tofino Beach House at @dwell: buff.ly/33glfot
Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

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Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

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Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

ALT Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

ALT Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

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We're excited to share new renderings of the Mill District community in Healdsburg, CA. Led by design principal Kristen Ring Murray, FAIA, the new development interweaves mid-rise flats and townhouses with courtyards and green spaces. For more, visit: buff.ly/3eDFQcN
Mill District Development, Healdsburg, CA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Rendering: MOLT Studios

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Mill District Development, Healdsburg, CA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Rendering: MOLT Studios | Art by A3L3XZAND3R / The Harris Gallery | Glass objects by SkLO Studio

ALT Mill District Development, Healdsburg, CA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Rendering: MOLT Studios | Art by A3L3XZAND3R / The Harris Gallery | Glass objects by SkLO Studio

Mill District Development, Healdsburg, CA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Rendering: MOLT Studios | Art by A3L3XZAND3R / The Harris Gallery | Glass objects by SkLO Studio

ALT Mill District Development, Healdsburg, CA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Rendering: MOLT Studios | Art by A3L3XZAND3R / The Harris Gallery | Glass objects by SkLO Studio

Mill District Development, Healdsburg, CA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Rendering: MOLT Studios

ALT Mill District Development, Healdsburg, CA | Kirsten Ring Murray, FAIA, Design Principal | Rendering: MOLT Studios

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Recently @olsonkundig principal/owner joined Gina Coluzzi of Seattle Design Center at the Space Needle to record the first episode of SDC's new podcast, Inspired Design! Alan discussed the recent Space Needle renovation and much more. To listen, visit: buff.ly/3tqVwEv
Alan Maskin | Inspired Design podcast from Seattle Design Center

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The Century Project at the Space Needle, Seattle, WA | Alan Maskin, Design Principal | Photo: Hufton & Crow

ALT The Century Project at the Space Needle, Seattle, WA | Alan Maskin, Design Principal | Photo: Hufton & Crow

The Century Project at the Space Needle, Seattle, WA | Alan Maskin, Design Principal | Photo: Hufton & Crow

ALT The Century Project at the Space Needle, Seattle, WA | Alan Maskin, Design Principal | Photo: Hufton & Crow

The Century Project at the Space Needle, Seattle, WA | Alan Maskin, Design Principal | Photo: Hufton & Crow

ALT The Century Project at the Space Needle, Seattle, WA | Alan Maskin, Design Principal | Photo: Hufton & Crow

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We've very excited to share that principal/owner Tom Kundig's first book, Tom Kundig: Houses, will be re-released in a new paperback edition later this month! The book features sketches, photos and essays, plus a new preface. For more info, visit: buff.ly/3b7WIWJ
Tom Kundig: Houses | Published by Princeton Architectural Press 2006, Paperback Edition 2021 | Cover photo by Benjamin Benschneider

ALT Tom Kundig: Houses | Published by Princeton Architectural Press 2006, Paperback Edition 2021 | Cover photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Chicken Point Cabin, Northern Idaho | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Sketch by Tom Kundig

ALT Chicken Point Cabin, Northern Idaho | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Sketch by Tom Kundig

Studio House, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Paul Warchol

ALT Studio House, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Paul Warchol

The Brain, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Marco Prozzo

ALT The Brain, Seattle, WA | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Marco Prozzo

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“This beach house is essentially one single room, with the emphasis on feeling connected to the ocean and the surrounding woods.” –Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal. Tofino Beach House is the Project of the Week at @Architizer! To learn more, visit: buff.ly/3vNBcyE
Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

ALT Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

ALT Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

ALT Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

ALT Tofino Beach House, Tofino, British Columba, Canada | Jim Olson, FAIA, Design Principal | Photo: Nic Lehoux

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“I hope that the home will grow and evolve as it responds to the conditions of the site, blending into the headlands and becoming more integrated with the beach over time.” –Tom Kundig, Design Principal. Read more about Bilgola Beach House at @ArchDigest: buff.ly/2SsH6qF
Bilgola Beach House, Sydney, Australia | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Kevin M. Kudo-King, AIA, LEED AP, Principal | Photo: Rory Gardiner

ALT Bilgola Beach House, Sydney, Australia | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Kevin M. Kudo-King, AIA, LEED AP, Principal | Photo: Rory Gardiner

Bilgola Beach House, Sydney, Australia | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Kevin M. Kudo-King, AIA, LEED AP, Principal | Photo: Rory Gardiner

ALT Bilgola Beach House, Sydney, Australia | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Kevin M. Kudo-King, AIA, LEED AP, Principal | Photo: Rory Gardiner

Bilgola Beach House, Sydney, Australia | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Kevin M. Kudo-King, AIA, LEED AP, Principal | Photo: Rory Gardiner

ALT Bilgola Beach House, Sydney, Australia | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Kevin M. Kudo-King, AIA, LEED AP, Principal | Photo: Rory Gardiner

Bilgola Beach House, Sydney, Australia | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Kevin M. Kudo-King, AIA, LEED AP, Principal | Photo: Rory Gardiner

ALT Bilgola Beach House, Sydney, Australia | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Kevin M. Kudo-King, AIA, LEED AP, Principal | Photo: Rory Gardiner

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@dezeen23 Apr 2021
Wood shutters, operable by a pulley system installed inside, span across the windows of this house in Wyoming by @olsonkundig. dezeen.com/2020/06/25/pulley…

Pulleys open wood shutters covering Wyoming house by Olson Kundig

US architecture firm Olson Kundig has installed large wooden shutters across the front of a Wyoming house designed to take advantage of its mountainous landscape.

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Whistler Ski House is a family retreat built to withstand the harsh mountain environment. A custom steel and wood shutter system can transform from glass-clad to semi-exposed with raw-edged louvers, to completely protected. Learn more at @worldarchitects: buff.ly/3gcGDCH
Whistler Ski House, Whistler, BC, Canada | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

ALT Whistler Ski House, Whistler, BC, Canada | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Whistler Ski House, Whistler, BC, Canada | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

ALT Whistler Ski House, Whistler, BC, Canada | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Whistler Ski House, Whistler, BC, Canada | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

ALT Whistler Ski House, Whistler, BC, Canada | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Whistler Ski House, Whistler, BC, Canada | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

ALT Whistler Ski House, Whistler, BC, Canada | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

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Thursday, @olsonkundig principal/owner Tom Kundig joins Building Your Dream Home, presented by @brickandwonder with @FinancialTimes & @CenterForArch! Tom will discuss Bigwood Residence with the client, GC & interior designer. More info & registration: buff.ly/2PQxsx3
Bigwood Residence, Ketchum, ID | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

ALT Bigwood Residence, Ketchum, ID | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Bigwood Residence, Ketchum, ID | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

ALT Bigwood Residence, Ketchum, ID | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Bigwood Residence, Ketchum, ID | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

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Bigwood Residence, Ketchum, ID | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

ALT Bigwood Residence, Ketchum, ID | Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal | Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

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