This fabulous summer retreat was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, situated in the seaside community of Dalarö, a recreational summer spot just southeast of Stockholm, Sweden. The architects devised this dwelling to be sensitive to the surrounding terrain. Gently nestled into the hillside, the home is approached from above via a flagstone pathway, acting as […]
Olson Kundig Architects crafted this remarkable luminous dwelling showcasing contemporary design details, nestled on a densely wooded site in Iron River, Michigan. Set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula this residence frames and accentuates its natural context, making nature its central focus. The design reacts to the surrounding environment, merging the indoors with the outdoors while producing […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this sleek modern house that features a steel tower home office, nestled in a dense forest of Carnation, Washington. This project called “Maxon House” shows how a disciplined program and budget can lead to innovative design solutions that can liberate rather than confine. Encompassing 3,200 square feet of living space, this […]
Olson Kundig Architects is responsible for the design of this amazing mountain refuge that is located in the awe-inspiring Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The architects were tasked with creating a home that embraces the dramatically varied climate of the region, which experiences all four seasons and extreme temperature changes. The homeowners sought a strong connection to […]
Olson Kundig Architects has designed this spectacular modern home that cantilevers over a rugged topography with insane views over the skyline of Austin, Texas. Constructed for a retired professional golfer, this rusted steel-clad dwelling harmonizes with its surroundings of brush and rocks, allowing the structure to balance dual impressions of strength and lightness. This home […]
Originally built over four decades ago on Fox Island, Washington, this beachfront home has undergone a complete renovation by Olson Kundig Architects. This sensational dwelling showcases unobstructed views of Puget Sound and an island wildlife area to the west. Opening up these previously constrained views and integrating the family’s active coastal lifestyle into the home served […]
Jim Olson of Olson Kundig Architects has designed this cabin as a personal family retreat located on the Puget Sound in Longbranch, Washington. The architect’s reverence for nature and admiration of the property’s beauty is expressed in the design of his cabin which is nestled amidst the towering fir trees of an ancient forest. What […]
Olson Kundig in collaboration with owner/Truckee-based architect Faulkner Architects has designed this high desert forest house located in Truckee, California. This impressive dwelling celebrates a rugged, high desert landscape of ponderosa pine, manzanita, and exposed basalt. The home’s footprint meanders through the understory, deliberately shaped to preserve existing specimen trees and create a protected internal courtyard. […]
Olson Kundig Architects have designed this spectacular summer retreat for a couple of empty nesters, located on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. This dwelling offers a comfortable living space for two with plenty of space to host extended family and friends. The house is nestled into a gently sloping hillside to create privacy from neighbors while framing […]
Olson Kundig Architects has designed this incredible modern house composed of three distinct pavilions offering majestic views of the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah. Each of these pavilions provide an abundance of space for large gatherings, yet can still feel intimate when it is quiet family time. By separating the home into a trio […]
