
Olle Lundberg
An Architecture of Craft
Chronicle Books · Print & ebook · October 28, 2025
A monograph on the work of San Francisco architect Olle Lundberg, with a foreword by Andy Goldsworthy.
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- Who it’s for
- Olle Lundberg’s personal and architectural journey meets a close look at materials and project work.
- Themes
- Architectural craft and customization, Recycled materials, Residential and commercial design
- Genres
- Architect Monographs, Sustainable & Green Design, Residential Architecture
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A monograph on the work of San Francisco architect Olle Lundberg, with a foreword by Andy Goldsworthy. Lundberg Design is an award-winning architectural firm based in the Dogpatch neighborhood in San Francisco. Founded by Olle Lundberg in 1987, the studio focuses on the notion of craft—the unique piece or project handmade for just that client—and the use of recycled materials and objects.
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This illuminating book traces Lundberg's personal and architectural journey, from his experience as a young University of Virginia student to becoming the go-to architect for the Bay Area’s digital elite, in addition to his obsession with materials and how his studio pushes them to their limits. Explore these lush, photo-rich pages to read Lundberg’s personal narrative, take a deep dive into his preferred material palettes—metal, stone, glass, wood, and objects—and learn about the planning and execution of five outstanding projects: - Rolling Wall Museum - Curly’s Cove - Lava House on the Big Island of Hawaii - Dog Leg House at Pebble Beach - Lundberg's Northern California cabin A beautifully crafted architectural design book, Olle Lundberg offers inspiration and insight into the discipline for creative professionals, students, and design enthusiasts passionate about environmentally responsible and highly personal residential and commercial design. FOREWORD BY NOTED ARTIST: Andy Goldsworthy is a British sculptor, photographer, and environmentalist known for site-specific works created outdoors from natural materials. His acclaimed work resides in both the land art and environmental art movements and can be found across the United States and Europe. AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT: Lundberg Design has won many awards throughout its many years of operation, including The Architect's Newspaper (AN) Best of Practice Award (2024), UVA's Distinguished Alumni Award (2023), AN's Best of Design Award (2022), and Eater Awards Design of the Year (2019). DESIGN MEDIA FEATURES: From stunning private homes and hotels to corporate spaces and restaurants, including San Francisco’s famous The Slanted Door, Bluestem Brasserie, and Presidio Social Club, Lundberg Design's projects have been published extensively in the design media, in such publications as the San Francisco Chronicle, Elle Decor, Interior Design, Dwell, Marie Claire Maison, Fortune, Fast Company, and Architectural Digest, among many others. Perfect for: - Architecture professionals, students, and graduates - Home design enthusiasts - Environmental art and design professionals - San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors - Fans of architecture coffee table books like Tom Kundig: Houses, DISC Interiors, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Escapology
Lundberg’s Material Palettes
Olle Lundberg’s personal and architectural journey meets a close look at materials and project work.
Come here for
- Lundberg’s material palettes: metal, stone, glass, wood, and objects
- Planning and execution of five named projects
Expect
- A personal narrative tracing Lundberg’s path from student to architect
- Attention to craft, recycled materials, and five projects
Where it sits
| Architect Monographs | 99% |
|---|---|
| Residential Architecture | 38% |
| Sustainable & Green Design | 36% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Residential Architecture
- Architectural Essays
- Architect Monographs
- Authors
- Olle Lundberg
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Published
- October 28, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Architectural craft and customization · Recycled materials · Residential and commercial design
- Reading lane
- Residential Architecture