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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 spa’s 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 architect’s own original sketches and plans for its design as well as Hélène Binet’s 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 structure’s symbiotic relationship to its natural surroundings, revealing, for example, why he insisted on using locally quarried stone. Therme Vals’s scenic design elements, and Zumthor’s contributions to this book, reflect the architect’s 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.
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Only if you've been there...,
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This review is from: Peter Zumthor Therme Vals (Hardcover)
Since Lars Muller Publishers (or more correctly Zumthor himself) seem unwilling to republish the only comprehensive monograph on his work, this is the only option left for us mere mortals.
Photos are nice but are typically "architectural"...devoid of people! The book is probably worth the money for the drawings alone but owning this edition is a poor substitute for visiting Vals. If anything the master has let its standards slip a little since the Therme was listed...beware of the plastic cat-flap ;)
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Therme Vals,
By gary t (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Peter Zumthor Therme Vals (Hardcover)
I have visited this building - the book is an excellent representation of it, with detailed plans an added bonus. I agree with the previous post - Peter Zumthor "Works" is impossible to get hold of as Zumthor will not allow a reprint, which is a real shame. It is not however a poor substitute.. it stands on its own as a fine publication on a beautiful building (Iwould also recommend the A&U Special Edition on Zumthor if you are interested in his work)
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Best Book Ever,
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This review is from: Peter Zumthor Therme Vals (Hardcover)
Absolutely mind blowingly awesome. Literally Best book ive read this year. does exactly what it says on the tin. A must have.
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