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The Basics: Tom Kundig, principal of the prominent Seattle architecture firm Olson-Kundig, has been awarded thirty-three AIA awards throughout his illustrious career. Kundig received the 2008 National Design Award in Architecture Design by the Smithstonian’s Cooper-Hewitt national Design Museum. Outpost, this home and workshop in the high desert of Idaho, exemplifies Kundig’s innovative designs which are recognized as modern-day classics.

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The Details: This 3,882 square foot contemporary houses one bedroom, a third floor master suite. Large glass windows on all four sides of the house focus on the sprawling desert. While the ground floor contains the office or studio, the second floor is an open space of 25 feet for living and dining.

The home’s extensive use of glass frames the great outdoors.

The natural woods and soft environmental colors blend with the desert and mountain topography.

Eleven foot walls shelter this “Paradise Garden” from  the high desert landscape. The garden features grapes, roses, and fruit trees.

Snow covers the Paradise Garden during winter months.

Exposed beams and concrete floors give the ground floor interior a modern, loft-like feel.

The Bottom Line: This one of a kind property is not your typical suburban McMansion.  Olson Kundig Architects have designed museum exhibits such as the Noah’s Ark Exhibit at L.A.’s Skirball Cultural Center. The firm has applied similar philosophies and materials in designing this artistic tribute to the outdoor space. Artists and artisans with an environmental bent may want to consider a move to Idaho.

- Beth Kramer, Move Trends Writer

E-mail: Beth.Kramer@move.com

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