Disorganized & Adrift - Senior Project Architect Olson Kundig Employee Review

2.0
Feb 1, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Still producing some amazing work, especially in cultural markets. Lots of excellent designers, great office space and technical resources. Weekly social activities.

Cons

The company has expanded very rapidly - both in number of employees and amount of new work - and it seems both internal organization and quality control have suffered for it. The design partners seem checked-out and principal-level managers are overworked, and distracted by internal "initiatives," leaving mid-career and junior designers adrift. The staffing and hiring teams don't seem to communicate well, and projects are often given staff who are over- or under-qualified for the tasks at hand. Overall, a lack of clarity of roles and responsibilities, and poor internal communication.

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5.0
Sep 11, 2025
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Pros

Very professional, friendly, and talented group of people to work with. Everyone in the office, at all levels, is very approachable and collaborative.

Cons

Nothing, aside from occasional late nights.

2.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

Some interesting projects in the office; well-resourced firm; many of the people were great to work with.

Cons

No clear path for career growth; poor compensation, no effective salary increase in over 4 years of employment; lack of transparency around hiring/firing.

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