Tom Kundig — Working Title

Docu­ment­ing twenty-nine projects by Tom Kundig, Working Title offers a detailed look at an archi­tec­tural prac­tice defined by mate­r­ial sensi­tiv­ity, contex­tual aware­ness, and inven­tive engi­neer­ing. Span­ning loca­tions from Seattle to Hawaii and Rio de Janeiro, the projects reflect Kundig’s ability to respond thought­fully to site while main­tain­ing a distinct architectural language.

The work ranges from private resi­dences that inte­grate seam­lessly with their natural surround­ings to larger civic and commer­cial commis­sions, includ­ing winer­ies, mixed-use towers, and cultural insti­tu­tions such as the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and the Wagner Educa­tion Center at the Center for Wooden Boats. Through­out, Kundig’s signa­ture kinetic elements — often referred to as ​“gizmos” — intro­duce move­ment and adapt­abil­ity, rein­forc­ing a dynamic rela­tion­ship between build­ing and user.

Richly illus­trated with photog­ra­phy and sketches, the volume also includes a dialogue between Kundig and curator Michael Chaiken, offer­ing insight into the ideas and processes behind the work. Both analyt­i­cal and visual, Working Title presents a prac­tice grounded in craft, inno­va­tion, and a deep engage­ment with place.