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NewsNews • 23 Mar 2022

Floating home by Olson Kundig takes on a cabin sensibility in the heart of Seattle

Part of a community of floating homes in Seattle’s Portage Bay, the Water Cabin by Architect Olson Kundig takes on a cabin sensibility in an urban context. Sitting low to the water, the small home acts as a platform for engaging with the surrounding waterway. A delicate galvanized steel structure supports expansive roof planes and wide areas of glazing that open to dramatic 180-degree views. Aaron Leitz Organized to maximize connections with the water, the lower living space integrates dining, kitchen, and office functions with a hidden murphy bed for guests. Large sliding doors and a glass corner connect the space to the wrap-around exterior patios. Finished with Ipe wood decking, the patios feature generous roof overhangs that... More

NewsNews • 9 Aug 2020

Design of a playful ark within Berlin’s Jewish Museum merges modern architecture with historic building fabric

Taking the form of a circular wooden ark measuring almost 23-feet (7-meters ) tall and 92-feet (28-meters) wide, ANOHA by Olson Kundig and Architekturburo Engelbrecht is an imaginative exhibit within The Children’s World of the Jewish Museum Berlin. Credit: Hufton & Crow Located within a former flower hall market, the rounded ark complements the curved ribs of the Brutalist ceiling above, while a shifting in materiality from concrete to wood offers a softening counterpoint. Credit: Hufton & Crow Inside the ark space, more than 150 sculptural animals are on display, each made from found objects discovered by a team of 18 Berlin artists. The approach encourages children to consider the importance of recycling and ada... More