This one-of-a-kind modern “tree house” was designed by Olson Kundig, in collaboration with owner/architect Faulkner Architects, in the prestigious Martis Camp community near Lake Tahoe, California. Nestled on 2.2 private acres bordering National Forest Land, this impressive dwelling celebrates a rugged, high-desert landscape of ponderosa pine, manzanita, and exposed basalt. The home’s footprint meanders through […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this beach house sanctuary in Tofino, a town on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Surrounded by a weather-beaten forest, this 2,500-square-foot beach house connects the drama of the nearby ocean with the sense of sanctuary provided by the trees. This dwelling mainly consists […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this spectacular house as a four-season family escape in the remote Methow Valley in Winthrop, Washington. Nestled in the North Cascades, the home comprises steel and reclaimed barn wood. The client wanted to experience and interact with the surrounding landscape, so the house was built. The compound consists of four separate […]
This compact rural cabin retreat, designed by Olson Kundig Architects, is nestled on a heavily wooded hillside property in Stowe, Vermont. Its 750-square-foot footprint creates an intimate family gathering place amongst the trees and offers an efficient and economical framework for the family to experience the tranquil woodsy surroundings. The family has owned this land for […]
Olson Kundig Architects together with Erica Colpitts Interior Design has reimagined this midcentury modern house for a young family, nestled in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 3,300-square-foot home was extensively renovated, though the footprint was only minimally enlarged. The designer was brought on to meld Olson Kundig’s overall design for the home with an […]
This incredible modern refuge was crafted by Olson Kundig Architects and is nestled in seclusion on a sprawling three hundred acres of property of rolling hills in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. The first challenge of this project was to select the optimal construction site to maximize the surroundings. “The choice was the ecotone—the border between two […]
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 […]
