Olson Kundig

Scavenger Studio

SCAVENGER STUDIO

Olson Kundig

Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider

ARCHITECTS
Olson Kundig

DESIGN PRINCIPAL
Tom Kundig

MANUFACTURERS
Gaf, James Hardie, Premier Sips, Viking Range, Distinctive Glass, Lexan, Shou Shugi Ban, Stinson Lumber

ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Olson Kundig

PROJECT ARCHITECTS
Les Eerkes, Okano Yousman

CONTRACTOR
Schuchart/dow

AREA
693 ft²

YEAR
2014

LOCATION
United States

CATEGORY
Houses

Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider

Text description provided by architect.

Scavenger Studio is a 693-square-foot studio designed for an artist/activist.

The little structure is situated in the woods in rural Washington state and was built using as much free-cycled material as possible.

Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider
Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider

Scavenged materials—ranging from cabinetry to plants—were salvaged from homes slated to be demolished.

The kitchen and living area occupy the ground level of the double-height interior, while a floor-to-ceiling window-wrapped sleeping loft, accessible via a steel staircase, provides views of the forest.

A panel next to the bed drops down, opening the room directly to its surroundings.

The studio sits light on the land, resting on a simple, six-footed foundation which also helped to limit construction costs.

Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider
Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider
Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider

The facade is clad in T1-11 plywood, which was charred by the owner to achieve the desired tonal value.

The exterior also includes painted HardiePanel.

Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider
Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider

Kitchen cabinets were saved from a house the contractor was demolishing.

The floor is masonite, the ceilings are plywood, and the walls are drywall. Polycarbonate panels were used for clerestory windows.

Scavenger Studio
© Benjamin Benschneider


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Lower Floor Plan
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Upper Floor Plan
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Olson Kundig
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Olson Kundig
159 S Jackson St # 600, Seattle, WA 98104, United States