Name: Atmospheres
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Author: Peter Zumthor
ISBN: 9783764374952

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Physical Book

Author

Peter Zumthor

Publisher

Birkhauser Verlag

Synopsis "Atmospheres "

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.

Atmospheres is a poetics of architecture and a window into Zumthor’s personal sources of inspiration. In nine short, illustrated chapters framed as a process of self-observation, Zumthor describes what he has on his mind as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his buildings: images of spaces and buildings that affect him are every bit as important as particular pieces of music or books that inspire him.

From the composition and “presence” of the materials to the handling of proportions and the effect of light, Atmospheres enables the reader to recapitulate what really matters in the process of house design. Peter Zumthor describes what really constitutes an architectural atmosphere as "this singular density and mood, this feeling of presence, well-being, harmony, beauty...under whose spell I experience what I otherwise would not experience in precisely this way."

Delving deep into the mind and process of one of the centuries greatest architects, Atmospheres is a must-read for all aspiring and established architects as well as any individuals interested in architecture.

Peter Zumthor

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Peter Zumthor, born on April 26, 1943 in Basel, Switzerland, is an architect known for his minimalist approach and meticulous attention to materials and light. Before turning to architecture, he trained as a cabinetmaker, which influenced his appreciation for craftsmanship and details. He studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Basel and at the Pratt Institute in New York. In 1979, he established his own studio in Haldenstein, Switzerland.

Among his most notable works are the Therme Vals (1996) in Switzerland and the Kunsthaus Bregenz (1997) in Austria. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Pritzker Prize in 2009 and the RIBA Gold Medal in 2013. In addition to his professional practice, Zumthor has been a professor at the Accademia di Architettura dell'Università della Svizzera Italiana in Mendrisio and has taught at various universities worldwide.

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