PeterZumthor

Peter Zumthor is without question one of the most influential and revered contemporary architects. His unique philosophy and singular clarity of vision have earned him the admiration of his peers and the world at large. Despite only taking on a few projects at a time and keeping his studio small, Zumthor has produced a comparatively small number of realized buildings that are among the most stunning in the world. These include St. Benedicts Chapel in Sumvitg, Switzerland, Therme Vals in Vals, Switzerland, Kunsthaus Bregenz in Bregenz, Austria, and the Kolumba Art Museum in Cologne, Germany.

This collection explores Zumthor's entire body of award-winning work from 1986 to 2012 in five volumes, which includes his lesser-known but critically acclaimed works such as the Field Chapel for Brother Klaus near Mechernich, Germany, and the Steilneset Memorial for the Victims of the Witch Trials in Vardø, Norway. This book presents around forty of Zumthor's projects, both realized and unrealized, and includes his own writing, photographs, sketches, drawings, and plans.

A complete catalog of his works starting in 1979 rounds out the book. Richly illustrated and beautifully designed, this book serves as an introduction to Zumthor's work and philosophy for the layperson and a required addition to any architect's library.

作者简介

ThomasDurischisanarchitectwhoworkedatPeterZumthor’sstudiofrom1990–94,andhasownedhisownfirminZürichsince1995.HewascuratoroftheexhibitionPeterZumthor:BautenundProjekte1986–2007atKunsthausBregenzin2007.