Tom Kundig: Works by Tom Kundig (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Tom Kundig: Works by Tom Kundig, Jenny Hallengren "The book offers not only gorgeous studies of Kundigs 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 Kundigs 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 Kundigs growing portfolio of architectural masterpieces. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Notes A follow up to Houses and Houses 2, this provides and overview of the celebrated architects latest work, featuring 18 projects, and includes sketches and drawings along with professional photographs of Kundigs buildings. Author Biography Over the past three decades, Tom Kundig has received some of the worlds 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 magazines Hall of Fame. Kundigs 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, Toms current projects extend from North America to Asia, South America, Australia, and Europe, including a World Heritage site in Dachstein, Austria. 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"...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 its only urban greenery." - Wall Street Journal"...the book is as autobiographical and informative as it is beautiful." -- Uncrate"Filled with dozens of sketches, renderings and lavish full-page photographs, the book follows two previous volumes celebrating Kundigs houses, both among the publishers best-selling titles of all time." - Rhapsody Magazine"The book is beautifully designed and produced: a match for its content, and a joy to browse." - Form"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 Washingtons Orcas Island and an Upper East Side residence, all speak to the Kundigs unique style of modern architecture." - The Vancouver Sun"Tom Kundig: Works unveils 19 of the architects 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"Works incorporates the architects personal observations about his projects alongside conversations with frequent collaborators and clients (including thoughts from Olson Kundigs resident-gizmologist Phil Turner), creating a holistic and intimate portrait of his working process. The book offers not only gorgeous studies of Kundigs signature details and integration with natural landscapes, but also a record of his refreshingly straightforward voice." - Archinect"Works is the latest tome on Kundigs 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 Quote "...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 its only urban greenery." - Wall Street Journal Details ISBN1616893451 Author Jenny Hallengren Short Title TOM KUNDIG Pages 300 Audience Age 0-22 Publisher Princeton Architectural Press Language English ISBN-10 1616893451 ISBN-13 9781616893453 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 720.92 Year 2015 Illustrations Yes Imprint Princeton Architectural Press Subtitle Works Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2015-11-10 UK Release Date 2015-11-10 NZ Release Date 2015-11-10 US Release Date 2015-11-10 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2015-11-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96176646;

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