Peter Zumthor: Buildings and Projects, 1985-2013 [5 Volume Set]

Peter Zumthor: Buildings and Projects, 1985-2013 [5 Volume Set]

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<div>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 world€s most stunning: St. Benedict€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 <I>Steilneset. Memorial for the Victims of the Witch Trials in Vard</I><I>¸</I><I>,</I> Norway.</div><I>Peter Zumthor </I>presents around forty of his projects, both realized and unrealized, through Zumthor€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 Zumthor€s work and philosophy for the layperson and a required addition to any architect€s library.<br><br>