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- Architect Jim Olson spent 55 years renovating this breathtaking Puget Sound cabin Thu, 6 Apr 17, 4:27amIt would be safe to say that architect Jim Olson from Olson Kundig Architects is an incredibly patient man. In a world where architects strive to build skyscapers at record-breaking speed, the award-winning architect took...
- Starchitect Jim Olson spent 55 years renovating this breathtaking Puget Sound cabin Thu, 12 Nov 15, 10:10amIt would be safe to say that architect Jim Olsen from Olson Kundig Architects is an incredibly patient man. In a world where skyscrapers can be built in record-breaking 90 days, Jim chose to take his time with the construction...
- Cantilevered home takes advantage of a tiny, sloping lot in Kirkland, Washington Mon, 13 Apr 15, 3:00pmInhabitat favorite Chris Pardo Design: Elemental Architecture is no stranger to tackling challenging design projects. So when the owner of a tiny, steep, vegetated lot in Kirkland, Washington wanted a roomy 3,300 square foot...
- Henry Island Residence is an off-the-grid family retreat for a Grammy-winning music producer Thu, 9 Apr 15, 3:00pmWorld-famous music producer Adam Kasper commissioned architect Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to design a green-roofed vacation residence for his family on Henry Island, in Washington State’s Salish Sea...
- Great Green Roof Crowns the New St. Elizabeths East Gateway Pavilion in Historic D.C. Tue, 31 Dec 13, 1:39amThe building stands on a site formerly occupied by the St. Elizabeths Hospital which dates back to the times of the Civil War. Now the 18-[acre plot provides a setting for communal and public activities, as well as private...
- Woods Outback In Washington State Boasts Beautiful Open Spaces That Meld with the Outdoors Sat, 3 Nov 12, 9:00amDesigned by Geolette Hommas, Woods Outback is a beautiful home located in rainy state of Washington. The home was designed to inter-fuse with the gorgeous Pacific Northwest scenery, pulling nature and light into the living...