Tom Kundig

About

Designer of unique residences, such as The Pierre in the San Juan Islands and The Brain in Seattle. Founded Olson Kundig Architects in Seattle.

Before Fame

He started his college career with the goal of becoming a geophysicist, but switched, of course, to architecture.

Trivia

He received many awards, including the Academy Award in Architecture in 2007 from The American Academy of Arts and Letters and numerous National American Institute of Architects awards.

Family Life

He was raised in Spokane, Washington; his father was also an architect.

Associated With

He sought to carry on the legacy of such innovative architects as Frank Lloyd Wright.