This elegantly designed book contains four essays by peter zumthor. Peter zumthor, swiss architect known for his pure, austere structures, which have been described as timeless and poetic. Peter zumthors most popular book is thinking architecture. Mari lending is professor of architectural history and theory at the oslo school of architecture and design. In nine short, illustrated chapters framed as a process of selfobservation, zumthor describes what he has on his mind as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his buildings. Its focus is on the dialogue with the issues of the time. Peter zumthor architect biography, buildings, projects. Peter zumthor s thinking architecture is a quiet, unassuming book, just as peter s architecture, a collection of wellgrounded, serene and sophisticated statements of tectonic realness emanating from the imprints of memories on his decalogue of intuitions. See all books authored by peter zumthor, including thinking architecture, and atmospheres. In thinking architecture peter zumthor expresses his motivation in designing buildings that have an emotional connection and possess a powerful and.
Therme vals, the spa complex built in the swiss alps by celebrated architect peter zumthor, became an icon of contemporary architecture soon after its opening in 1996. Born in basel in 1943, zumthor originally trained as a cabinet maker. Worldfamous architects peter zumthor and juhani pallasmaa discuss the being and state of architecture on the 17th of january, 2018 in the. We work with the worlds most influential artists, chefs, writers and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food and travel, and illustrated books for children. Peter zumthors thinking architecture is a quiet, unassuming book, just as peters architecture, a collection of wellgrounded, serene and sophisticated statements of tectonic realness emanating from the imprints of memories on his decalogue of intuitions. The son of a cabinet maker, the swiss architect is often praised for the detailed and careful craftsmanship of his designs.
Zumthor, the son of a furniture maker and master joiner, graduated from the. The creative act in which a work of architecture comes into being is beyond all historical and technical knowledge. The formal ceremony for what has come to be known throughout the world as architectures highest honor will be held on may 29 in buenos aires, argentina. He has the merit of raising the thorny question of what architecture means at a time of widespread urban living and the.
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Peter zumthor s most popular book is thinking architecture. Peter zumthor has 42 books on goodreads with 11046 ratings. These qualities were noted when he was awarded the 2009 pritzker architecture prize. Swiss architect peter zumthor has attracted a cult following over his fivedecade career, but kept a famously low profile in the media. His phenomenological approach, paying special attention to natural landscapes and local building traditions, is at odds with the dominant contemporary architectural design. Peter zumthor biography architect of minimalist and pure aesthetics, peter zumthor was born on april 26, 1943 in basel, switzerland. Peter zumthor born on april 26, 1943 in basel, switzerland won architectures top prizes, the 2009 pritzker architecture prize from the hyatt foundation and the esteemed gold medal from the royal institute of british architects riba in 20. Peter zumthor books list of books by author peter zumthor. Atmospheres is a poetics of architecture and a window into zumthors personal sources of inspiration. Swiss architecture publication design practice in switzerland. On one hand, peter zumthor s thinking architecture is a collection of lectures and zumthor writes books in the same way he designs buildings. Peter zumthor and juhani pallasmaa architecture speaks. In thinking architecture peter zumthor expresses his motivation in designing buildings that have an emotional connection and possess a powerful and unmistakable presence and personality. Architecture that is meant to have a sensuous connection to life calls forthinking that goes far beyond form and construction.
Peter zumthor, architecture books, swiss architect practice publication. Thinking architecture hardcover 1998 by lars muller author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It exhibits the essence of zumthors ideas in a similar vein as our highly successful rem koolhaas. Now in its third edition, this book has been expanded. He would continue his studies at the kunstgewerbeschule before studying industrial design and architecture at the pratt institute in new york in 1966 zumthor founded his own architecture firm in 1979 and was awarded the pritzker prize in 2009.
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In nine short, illustrated chapters framed as a process of selfobservation, peter zumthor describes what he has on his mind as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his houses. A rare look at peter zumthor architecture in grisons. Atmospheres is a poetics of architecture and a window onto peter zumthor s personal sources of inspiration. He spoke to dezeen about trying to dispel his mysterious. Peter zumthor was born on april 26, 1943, the son of a cabinet maker, oscar zumthor, in basel, switzerland. Buildings and projects 1985 20 5 vol set reprint 5 volumes, 2019 reprint by thomas durisch isbn. If its body is sensitive enough, it can assume a quality that bears witness to the reality of past life. From his office, he has designed and built chapels, museums, memorials, and houses. Architecture has deep wells of research, thought, and theory that are unseen on the surface of a structure. Winner of the pritzker prize for architecture 2009, swiss architect peter zumthor is considered to be one of the most extraordinary and controversial architects working today. Peter zumthor has 42 books on goodreads with 10825 ratings.
He has written numerous books, including atmospheres 2006, a feeling of history 2018, and thinking architecture 2010. With over 50 years of experience and being awarded the pritzker prize for architecture in 2009, zumthor is considered to be one of the most extraordinary and controversial architects working today. Peter zumthor of switzerland has been chosen as the 2009 laureate of the pritzker architecture prize. Thinking architecture, 3rd edition 9783034605854 by zumthor, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Peter zumthor books list of books by peter zumthor. Peter zumthor, pritzker laureate 2009, unarguably ranks among the most important contemporary architects. On one hand, peter zumthors thinking architecture is a collection of lectures and essays, written between 1988 and 2009. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Seen from above, the gray monolith bears an uncanny resemblance to the biomorphic collages produced by early surrealists. From 196367, he studied at the kunstgewerbeschule, vorkurs and fachklasse with further studies in. Thinking architecture architecture that is meant to have a sensuous connection to life calls forthinking that goes far beyond form and construction. On one hand, peter zumthors thinking architecture is a collection of lectures and.
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