The style of Peter Zumthor's work has some affinities with what is often called Swiss minimalism. Zumthor believes "the language of architecture is not a question of a specific style. Every building is built for a specific use in a specific place for a specific society. My buildings try to answer the questions that emerge from these simple facts as precisely and critically as they can."
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Definitely one to read if you're and architecture student - experiences can range from mild epiphany to simply informative, still worth getting though!
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I believe that this book is based on a series of lectures hence the previous post's comments regarding "printed blog". I think however that it is a key text for architcture students and architects alike, giving some insight into where Zumthor obtains his inspiration for creating truly individual and inspiring buildings. In a world of throwaway gestures where architecture is becoming (or has become?) equally shallow, this book is a timely reminder of the quiet power of architecture to resist this cultural move toward surface and iconoclasm.
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Well written book about the thinking process around architecture.
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Easy reading book to expand one's architectural horizon.
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