Tom Kundig - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The definitive collection of residential work by celebrated contemporary architect Tom Kundig

Tom Kundig is one of the most sought-after architects working today, known for his extraordinary houses that deeply engage with their surrounding environment.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Kundig's international portfolio includes homes built into rocky sites, dynamic kinetic devices that open walls and roofs, and even moving architecture that travels via railroad track.

Spanning nearly four decades of design, Tom Kundig: Complete Houses presents 462 residential projects together for the first time. This richly illustrated 600-page book is both a comprehensive overview of the architect's career to date and an intimate, personal exploration of his creative practice.

The book invites readers to explore 38 of Kundig's remarkable residences in-depth, each brought to life through original interviews with Kundig, portfolios of his hand-drawn sketches, and stunning photography.

Beautifully designed, with a striking cloth-bound cover enveloped in a bespoke slipcase, this monumental volume is an inspirational resource and testament to Kundig's extraordinary vision as an architect.

Review Quotes

'[F]eatures 38 standout works supported by original interviews, behind-the-scenes accounts, and hand-drawn sketches that illuminate his creative approach.' - Galerie Magazine

'A whopping monograph of his globe-spanning work' - Elle Decor

'Includes a detailed chronology of [Kundig's] projects, with 38 homes explored in depth, and 12 previously unseen completed homes. It is bound in vibrant cloth with an embossed architectural sketch, and housed in a slipcase featuring project photography.' - Wallpaper*

'[Tom Kundig is] one of the most lauded American architects practicing today . . . His latest book . . . is a 600-page behemoth with 462 residential projects featured. . . it's so impressive.' - The Grand Tourist

'462 fabulous houses [are] featured in Tom Kundig: Complete Houses, a hefty tome showcasing the architect's residential projects around the globe.' - Australian Financial Review

'Kundig has long approached the house as a field for experimentation -- a typology that allows for direct engagement with materials and with the landscape...Tom Kundig: Complete Houses... consolidates this lifelong investigation into a single, definitive volume.' - DesignBoom

'An immersive visual feast and a comprehensive deep dive into the world of this seasoned residential design expert.' - Wallpaper*

'The ultimate coffee table book . . . sure to spark your curiosity.' - ELLE Décor

'This grand debut monograph celebrates the work of National Design Award-winning architect Kundig, showcasing his penchant for long straight lines and sunny but cavernous interiors...Pristine and peaceful, [Kundig's] homes provide readers ample room for their own quiet meditations.' - Publishers Weekly

'Over his 40-year career, Kundig has designed 462 houses, many set within spectacular landscapes...Tom Kundig: Complete Houses chronicles them all with arresting photography, evocative drawings, and a candid interview that delves into his formative influences and dynamic ethos.' - Architectural Record

About the Author

Tom Kundig (FAIA, RIBA), principal/owner andfounder of Olson Kundig, has spent over 40 years crafting award-winning architecture across six continents. He has received the industry's highest design awards, including more than two dozen AIA National Awards and an Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His work is featured in Phaidon's Living in the Mountains (2020), Living in Nature (2021), and Stone Houses (2024).

Dung Ngo is a design writer, the founder and editor-in-chief of AUGUST, a print journal on travel and design, and the publisher of August Editions, a bespoke publishing house with a focus on historical and contemporary visual culture. He is the author of several books, including Tom Kundig: Houses (2006), and the forthcoming Knife Fork Spoon, a history of modernist cutlery design.