Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter zumthor books online. Peter zumthors therme vals spa photographed by fernando. We visited the famous therme on a lovely autumn day. Jun 30, 2006 discover book depositorys huge selection of peter zumthor books online. Built over the only thermal springs in the graubunden canton in switzerland, the therme vals is a hotel and spa in one which combines a complete sensory experience designed by peter zumthor. The therme vals created in 1996, the therme vals, or the thermal baths, is one of peter zumthor s most famous buildings. Some background on peter zumthor architecture and the 72 therme slightly higher up the hill is the entrance to the 72 therme, built from 60000 local quartzite slabs. Inspired by the spas majestic surroundings, zumthor built the structure on the sharp grade of an alpine mountain slope with grasstopped roofs to mimic swiss meadows, captured here in a series of sumptuous images. Photographs i helene binet vals and the history of the bath sigrid hauser. Therme vals spa has been destroyed says peter zumthor. Book a night at the 72 hotel now and make the most of a special opportunity. Books go search todays deals best sellers customer service find a gift new releases registry books gift cards kindle books.
Inspired by the spas majestic surroundings, zumthor built the structure on the sharp grade of an alpine mountain slope with. Made from 60,000 slabs of vals quartzite, the thermal baths were granted protected heritage status shortly after their completion. Material aspect through peter zumthors two most personal. Buy peter zumthor therme vals by peter zumthor isbn. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Ledifice sinscrit organiquement dans lhistoire et dans les materiaux du lieu. Peter zumthor therme vals, the only book length study of this singular building, features the architects own original sketches and plans for its design as well as helene binets striking photographs of the structure. May 07, 2012 this book covers in depth of his famous therme vals bath house. Architectural scholar sigrid hauser contributes an essay on such topics as artemisdiana, baptism. Inspired by the spa s majestic surroundings, zumthor built the structure on the sharp grade of an alpine mountain slope with grasstopped roofs to mimic swiss meadows, captured.
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Peter zumthor books list of books by author peter zumthor. Architectural scholar sigrid hauser contributes an essay on such topics as artemisdiana, baptism, mikvah, and springdrawing out the connections between the elemental nature of the spa and mythology, bathing, and purity. Located in graubunden canton in switzerland, the thermal baths is a spa and hotel that is built over the areas only natural hot spring. Peter zumthor has also written a book regarding its construction and origins. Peter zumthor therme vals hardcover march 15, 2007. Peter zumthor therme vals by sigrid hauser goodreads. The hillside meadow slopes down to spread horizontally out onto a terrace which will soon read as a carpet of blue flowers. How simple you just select the peter zumthor therme vals. Architect of minimalist and pure aesthetics, peter zumthor was born on april 26, 1943 in basel, switzerland. Therme vals, the spa complex built in the swiss alps by ce. Jul 29, 2016 on 14th january 2010, the velux stiftung presented the second daylightaward at the s am swiss architecture museum in basel. A study of therme vals, switzerland and kunsthaus bregenz, austria by architect peter zumthor.
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