Tom Kundig: Works
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Tom Kundig: Works
So, the same disclaimer I gave for the other Kundig volumes: I'm reviewing this as an architect, and also reviewing it as a HUGE fan of the first book, "Tom Kundig: Houses". I gave that book 5 stars, and I gave "Houses 2" two stars.This volume is similar in presentation/content to "Houses 2," with barely a nudge toward the high standard set by "Houses".This book contains 17 projects, including single family (Studhorse, NYC Residence), multi-family (Art Stable, Whistler House), and commercial (Tacoma Art Museum, Charles Smith Wines). It also covers Kundig's object design/fabrication. The book contains 3 interviews with Kundig, all concise and interesting.Each project contains a page with a written description, two full page B&W photographs, one page of pencil sketches (ranging from all project stages, details, elevations, floor plans), and one page of hardline drawings (annotated plans, and typically one section or elevation). The remaining pages have color photographs, typically full-space interior or exterior views. About 10-24 pages per project. The use of photography varies widely with each project. Some projects are well photo-documented, and other projects "fly by" with minimal photos. Some projects have photographs of details and close-ups, whilst others have few/no detail pictures. There are several photograph "pairs" showing the operable/movable components of the work (usually window-walls, moving horizontally or vertically). Good stuff there.Some of the larger (5500 square foot) projects (Bigwood, Ketchum, ID, Berkshire, MA) are well documented, but others (Tansu House (3300 sf) seems underwhelmingly represented.Unfortunately, the shadow of Kundig's 2006 book "Houses" still looms large over the subsequent volumes on his work. I consider "Houses" to be the gold-standard for small project/residential monographs.
Product Description "The book offers not only gorgeous studies of Kundig's signature details and integration with natural landscapes, but also a record of his refreshingly straightforward voice."—Archinect"The book is beautifully designed and produced: a match for its content, and a joy to browse."—FormTom Kundig: Works presents nineteen recent projects from award-winning architect Tom Kundig, from his celebrated modern home designs to commercial projects. Tom Kundig is known for his striking and innovative house design that is rugged, yet elegant and welcoming in style. Tom Kundig: Works illuminates the design process behind his work with lush photography, drawings, and sketches that will inspire any creative home owner. A wide range of projects showcase architectural design from a large scale to small details: Tom Kundig: Works details buildings as complicated as multistory complexes and the Tacoma Art Museum, and also homes in on intimate aspects of interior design such as his line of hardware handles, door pulls, hinges, and more. Architects and design enthusiasts will appreciate the incredible thought and care that goes into each project. As much memoir as monograph: In firsthand accounts, Kundig describes his design process for each project, interspersed with personal anecdotes. The book includes an introduction by design editor Pilar Viladas and in-depth conversations with Kundig's frequent collaborators, including "gizmologist" Phil Turner and contractor Jim Dow (Schuchart/ Dow), and his clients, including Bigwood Residence and Studhorse. Tom Kundig: Works is another stunning addition to Tom Kundig's growing portfolio of architectural masterpieces. About the Author Over the past three decades, Tom Kundig has received some of the world's highest design honors, from the National Design Award from the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum to an Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. In 2012, he was inducted into Interior Design magazine's Hall of Fame. Kundig's work has received over 50 awards from the American Institute of Architects, including ten National Honor Awards and seven National Housing Awards. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications worldwide such as the New York Times, the Telegraph, Architectural Record, Financial Times, Architectural Digest and the Wall Street Journal, and countless books, including House by Diane Keaton. Named in the Wallpaper* 150 as a key individual who influences and inspires the way we live, work, and travel, Tom's current projects extend from North America to Asia, South America, Australia, and Europe, including a World Heritage site in Dachstein, Austria. Review "...his latest book, "Tom Kundig Works" shows that he always starts with the idea of intimacy. No matter what size they are, his buildings are comfortably scaled shelters from which to enjoy the spectacle of nature, even if it's only urban greenery." - Wall Street Journal Review "Works is the latest tome on Kundig's quietly prolific output, a portfolio of relatively modest but undeniably spectacular homes that exploit the topography, views and atmosphere of their sites down to every last detail." - Wallpaper* Review "Works incorporates the architect's personal observations about his projects alongside conversations with frequent collaborators and clients (including thoughts from Olson Kundig's resident-gizmologist Phil Turner), creating a holistic and intimate portrait of his working process. The book offers not only gorgeous studies of Kundig's signature details and integration with natural landscapes, but also a record of his refreshingly straightforward voice." - Archinect Review "Tom Kundig: Works unveils 19 of the architect's striking, angular private residences, commercial spaces, and public buildings. Each pairs raw, rugged exteriors with inviting interior spaces that champion simplicity, comfort, and warmth." - Elle Decor Review "The sense of quiet, warmth and tranquillity in the projects in Works, from the Studhorse residence in Winthrop, Washington to the Pole Pass Cabin on Washington's Orcas Island and an Upper East Side residence, all speak to the Kundig's unique style of modern architecture." - The Vancouver Sun Review "The book is beautifully designed and produced: a match for its content, and a joy to browse." - Form Review "Filled with dozens of sketches, renderings and lavish full-page photographs, the book follows two previous volumes celebrating Kundig's houses, both among the publisher's best-selling titles of all time." - Rhapsody Magazine Review ".make sure to check out Tom Kundig: Works , a beautiful coffee table book out now. Your living room ambiance will thank you." - Airows.com Review "...the book is as autobiographical and informative as it is beautiful." -- Uncrate
