Home Base presents an intimate portrait of architect Jim Olson and his architectural legacy, from his first project in 1959 to his ongoing work for clients across the globe. At the age of eighteen, Olson began work on a bunkhouse for his family in Longbranch, Washington. Since then, he has continued to expand the small structure into both a private retreat and a touchpoint for his work worldwide.
Photo: Lara Swimmer
Jim Olson: Home Base
Seattle, Washington
Home Base documents the design and redesign of this project over 56 years through a never-before-seen collection of photos, architectural models, sketches and selected ephemera: the subsequent evolution of his coinciding—and still thriving—architectural career. The exhibit focuses on Jim at four junctures in his career—at age 18, 41, 61, and 74.
Chat-O Spapho
Lopez Island, Washington
Cave B Inn and Cliffehouses
Quincy, Washington
Publications
2015
“Must See: Exhibit.” GRAY No. 21, April 2015, 24. Print. Web.
Welton, J. Michael. “Jim Olson’s Sanctuary and Home Base.” Architects + Artisans, 5 March 2015. Web.
“Jim Olson: Home Base.” ARCH[BE]LOG, 5 March 2015. Web.
“Jim Olson’s Sanctuary and Home Base.” Architects + Artisans, 5 March 2015. Web.