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Tom Kundig: Houses

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I own many books dedicated to a single architects work. Often times these type of books display two or three rooms of a house and never get into the nitty gritty of a project. "Tom Kundig: Houses" is different. This book leaves little to the imagination, offering sometimes up to 15-20 pages to a single project. The pictures are very clear and tell a lot about the concept of a house as a whole. The only knock I'd say is that every project is so similar to the next that it becomes hard to differentiate. But if you admire his style, that shouldn't be much of a problem.

I first came across Tom Kundig's works in the monograph for Olson Sundberg Kindig Allen's monograph (Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects: Architecture, Art, and Craft) and was amazed then at the refined "human" touch of materials and finishes chosen for the projects.
This book focuses further on this aesthetic appeal by showcasing Tom Kundig's houses only. It shows some of the numerous sketches and drawings that Tom Kundig drew in order to convey his ideas to the client/contractor. The level of details depicted in the photography is also breathtaking as it reveals the intricate details of bespoke door handles, hinges, rollers that the architect custom designed. I only wish I knew how long and how much each of his projects must've costed his clients because this level of detail in any residence is very. very rare.
I highly recommend this book for anyone that is interested in modern houses that uses rustic materials in a refined composition~

amassingdesign.blogspot

Well made and laid out book. Shows floor plans and plenty of descriptions. IMHO, Tom Kundig is the Frank L. Wright of the 21st Century with his unique designs and innovations. Architecture that is thinking "outside the box". Have had many of my friends browse through this book at my house, and their expression and comments are always "WOW!". I really like the Delta Shelter in the book. Many inspirations for my future Dream Cabin.

It has it all...big picture (site info, plans/sections/elevations and design sketches) to little picture (construction details and process).
Too bad the recently published Ebsworth monograph isn't as comprehensive as this...

I bought the tom kundig houses 2 and loved it. So I decided to complete it with the first part. I was a bit disapointed to discover that the 2 books are not the same size (nor the same editor) . But the content of Tom Kundig Houses is excellent. Just 5 houses, but indepth description with wonderfull details. A delight to read and look at in a comfortable armchair.

This book has some amazing abstract style houses, every house has some style of mechanical system whether it be lights lowering from
the ceiling to window shutters, There is no book out there with such a variety of industrial style homes. Would recommend to anyone who like
houses out of the ordinary.

George (NZ)

In a world of inflated egos and misplaced priorities, Tom Kundig rushes in with a clear view, a warm heart and an undisputable eye for beauty. His whimsical but exact and gorgeuos designs display a playfulness that catagorizes a true professional who does not "take himself too seriously" and works to infuse joy in his client's life.
I had the same exhuberant reaction to his work that I had the first time I saw a Jean Michel Basquiat painting up close and personal in 1987...a true artist, an undisputed original.

Gli esmpi riportati su questo ottimo libro, ampliano la visione di ciò che l'architettura post-industriale può significare nei grandi spazi americani.

The book content and subject were great, but the book was not delivered "NEW". It had scratches and a couple of deeper gashes across the cover as well as bent corners and edges. This book could have definitely been delivered better for as much as you pay for it. I'm not expecting mint condition, but something better than looking like it just went through a laundry machine.