Tom Kundig Collection
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TK Collection

TK Collection is a hardware and home furnishings line that grew out of Tom Kundig’s longstanding interest in crafting intimate, human-scaled experiences within architecture. Like his well-known kinetic building elements, TK Collection celebrates moments where people touch and physically engage with the buildings they inhabit. Each piece in the collection is crafted and finished by hand, reminding us of the simple beauty found in the architectural elements we touch every day.

Tom Kundig Collection
Tom Kundig Collection

What began as a hardware collection of small-scale steel pieces including cabinet pulls, rollers and door handles has expanded to a catalog of more than 60 unique products, including furniture, lighting and household tools, available in a variety of finishes and sizes. Since its launch in 2012, the collection has continued to focus on straightforward yet materially rich designs that speak to Kundig’s commitment to the craft of architecture, each inspired by a project-specific design need.

The line represents my interest in a holistic approach to architecture. There’s often an assumption that architecture is about larger, more flamboyant responses, but I don’t think that’s necessarily true. I believe a true architectural experience is one that operates on both a macro and a micro scale. When design is done well, you may not be able to articulate or identify how it’s operating, but you just know it’s a holistic experience. That’s one reason I’m interested in this smaller-scale element of touch—it contributes to the overall experience of architecture. Tom Kundig
FAIA, RIBA, Principal Designer
Tom Kundig Collection

One of the earliest products in the line, the tKnobler door pull, exemplifies Kundig’s interest in “hot-rodding” commodity components—transforming standard industrial shapes and materials into bespoke designs. The tKnobler was developed from standard steel tubing, a shape which has continued to inform products in the line, such as the Bongnormous series of door pulls and the Perf and Pipe pendant lights. This infusion of the poetics into the pragmatic remains a constant in the line, as Kundig continues to develop new products out of the same standard commodity components that were the basis of the collection.

Tom Kundig Collection

Commercially available through Seattle-based Argent Fabrication, who creates each piece in their metalworking studio, TK Collection is an extension of Kundig’s interest in designing approachable architecture that conveys an honesty of materials and emphasizes moments of human connection. Blackened steel remains a primary material for the collection, but most products are now also offered in bronze and stainless steel. The line translates Olson Kundig’s renowned full-service design approach to everyday objects that are tactile, human-scale and accessible.

Tom Kundig Collection

For more information about TK Collection, to view a full catalog of products, or to place an order, visit collection.olsonkundig.com.

Tom Kundig Collection

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