#290
This week architect Tom Kundig, owner and design principal of Olson Kundig joins David and Marina of FAME Architects to discuss his childhood amongst artists and architects; mountain climbing, skiing and a near-death experience; his philosophy and positive outlook on life; the practice and his partnership with Jim Olson; architectural processes, tools and his experience with materiality; opening a New York Office; and more.
(00:00) Tom’s childhood with artists and architects
(06:06) How the profession of architecture has evolved over the years
(19:11) Transitioning back into architecture
(29:53) A near-death experience with an avalanche and Tom’s mentors.
(52:28) Partnering with Jim Olson
(57:09) Integrating mechanical elements and materiality in Olson Kundig’s projects
(01:12:56) Office growth and opening a second office in New York
(01:22:14) Office structure and project processes.
(01:37:38) Designing at different scales and Tom’s Philosophy
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The Second Studio is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different creative professionals in unscripted and long-format interviews with thoughtful takes and personal discussions. Honesty and humor are used to cover a wide array of subjects.
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great interview. will be back to listen again. lots of little nuggets. would LOVE to see Jim on the podcast at some point. These two are such a treat 🤍
Marvelous. I love how Kundig trusts his gut. Life is analog.
Wow! Probably one of the most valuable, wisdom filled architect conversation ever. Nice work and Keep it coming! Huge fan of Tom!
Fantastic interview guys. Well done. Tom Kundig and Jim Olson are my absolute fav architects. Perhaps you should do one with Jim as well? Thanks for sharing.
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11 ай бұрын
ha maybe!
Skiing in the trees is a lot like surfing. You can’t have a predetermined path or sequence of manoeuvres. Instead you have to react responsively, and creativity, to whatever opportunities that the wave presents to you along the way.
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I was surprised to learn he is not a welder.... Rich
Interesting. So does it mean zaha hadid archicture is super inefficient🤔
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Жыл бұрын
haha. i suppose it could be argued that most 'great' architecture is inefficient. or at least, not about efficiency.
Your Outpost House is as strong as Louis Kahn's Salk Institute.