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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. Inspired by the spas majestic surroundings, Zumthor built the structure on the sharp grade of an Alpine mountain slope with grass-topped roofs to mimic Swiss meadows, captured here in a series of sumptuous images. 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 Hélène Binets striking photographs of the structure. Architectural scholar Sigrid Hauser contributes an essay on such topics as “Artemis/Diana,” “Baptism,” “Mikvah,” and “Spring”—drawing out the connections between the elemental nature of the spa and mythology, bathing, and purity.

Annotations by Peter Zumthor on his design concept and the building process elucidate the structures symbiotic relationship to its natural surroundings, revealing, for example, why he insisted on using locally quarried stone. Therme Valss scenic design elements, and Zumthors contributions to this book, reflect the architects commitment to the essential and his disdain for needless architectural flourishes. This lavishly illustrated volume about the spa that catapulted a remote Swiss village onto the international architecture scene will entrance all enthusiasts of contemporary design.

 

 

 

Unquestionably one of the most influential and revered contemporary architects, Peter Zumthor has approached his work with a singular clarity of vision and a strong sense of his own philosophy, both of which have earned him the admiration of his peers and the world at large. Choosing to only take on a few projects at a time and keep his studio small, Zumthor has produced a comparatively few number of realized buildings, but they rank among the worldand#8217;s most stunning: St. Benedictand#8217;s Chapel in Sumvitg, Switzerland; Therme Vals in Vals, Switzerland; Kunsthaus Bregenz in Bregenz, Austria; and the Kolumba Art Museum in Cologne, Germany number among his most famous buildings. This collection, however, explores his entire body of award-winning work from 1986 to 2012 in five volumes, including his lesser-known but nonetheless 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 Vardand#248;, Norway.Peter Zumthor presents around forty of his projects, both realized and unrealized, through Zumthorand#8217;s own writing, and with 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 both an introduction to Zumthorand#8217;s work and philosophy for the layperson and a required addition to any architectand#8217;s library.

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Peter Zumthor is one of Switzerland’s foremost contemporary architects; he is also an architectural theorist and teacher. His built work includes the St. Benedict Chapel (Sumvitg, Switzerland), the Kunsthaus Bregenz (Austria), the Swiss Sound Box (EXPO 2000, Hannover, Germany), and the Kolumba Art Museum (Cologne, Germany).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 1 1985 and#8211;1989

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What I Do

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Atelier Zumthor, Haldenstein, Grauband#252;nden

Shelter for Roman Archaeological Ruins, Chur, Grauband#252;nden

Caplutta Sogn Benedetg, Sumvitg, Grauband#252;nden

Spittelhof Housing Complex, Biel-Benken near Basel

Rindermarkt Apartment Building, Zurich

Rothorn Gondola Station, Valbella, Grauband#252;nden

Apartments for Senior Citizens, Masans, Chur, Grauband#252;nden

Bregenz Art Museum, Austria

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Volume 2 1990 and#8211;1997

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Gugalun House, Versam, Grauband#252;nden

Therme Vals, Grauband#252;nden

Topography of Terror, Berlin, Germany

Herz Jesu Church, Munich, Germany

Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, London, England

Swiss Sound Box, Expo 2000, Hanover, Germany

Luzi House, Jenaz, Grauband#252;nden

Kolumba Art Museum, Cologne, Germany

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Volume 3 1998 and#8211;2001

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Poetic Landscape, Bad Salzuflen, Germany

Zumthor House, Haldenstein, Grauband#252;nden

Mountain Hotel, Tschlin, Grauband#252;nden

I Ching Gallery, Dia Center for the Arts, Beacon, New York, USA

Harjunkulma Apartment Building, Jyvand#228;skyland#228;, Finland

Pingus Winery, Valbuena de Duero, Spain

Bruder Klaus Field Chapel, Wachendorf, Germany

Additional Cabins, Pension Briol, Barbian-Dreikirchen, Italy

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Volume 4 2002and#8211;2007

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Galerie Bastian, Berlin, Germany

Redevelopment of De Meelfabriek, Leiden, Holland

Summer Restaurant Insel Ufnau, Lake Zurich

Corporate Learning Center, Aabach Estate, Risch, Zug

Almannajuvet Zinc Mine Museum, Sauda, Norway

Gand#252;terareal Residential Development, Lucerne

A Tower for Therme Vals, Grauband#252;nden

Leis Houses, Oberhus and Unterhus, Vals, Grauband#252;nden

Hishamand#8217;s Palace, Jericho, Palestinian Territories

Steilneset Memorial, Vardand#248;, Norway

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Volume 5 2008 and#8211;2013

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Nomads of Atacama Hotel, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Bregenzerwald House of Craftsmanship, Andelsbuch, Austria

Chivelstone House, Devon, England

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, LACMA, California, USA

New City Gate with Theater and Cafand#233;, Isny im Allgand#228;u, Germany

Adaptable Theater for Riom Castle, Riom, Grauband#252;nden

House of Seven Gardens, Doha, Qatar

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, London, England

Perm State Art Gallery, Perm, Russia

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List of Works 1968 and#8211;2013

Texts by Peter Zumthor

Biography

Collaborators 1985 and#8211;2013

The Work of Many

Acknowledgments

Picture Credits