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Peter Zumthor

born 1943

Peter Zumthor is a renowned Swiss architect born on April 26, 1943. He is known for his minimalist and sensory-driven designs, emphasizing the experience of space and materials, with notable works such as the Therme Vals spa in Switzerland and the Kolumba Museum in Cologne, Germany. Zumthor received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2009, recognizing his significant contributions to the field.

  1. I am convinced that a good building must be capable of absorbing the traces of human life and taking on a specific richness... I think of the patina of age on materials, of innumerable small scratches on surfaces, of varnish that has grown dull and brittle, and of edges polished by use.

    Peter Zumthor
    #architecture#character#history

  2. I think space, architectural space, is my thing. It's not about facade, elevation, making image, making money. My passion is creating space.

    Peter Zumthor
    #space#passion#architecture

  3. Every time I imagine a garden in an architectural setting, it turns into a magical place. I think of gardens I have seen, that I believe I have seen, that I long to see, surrounded by simple walls, columns, arcades or the facades of buildings - sheltered places of great intimacy where I want to stay for a long time.

    Peter Zumthor
    #garden#architecture#intimacy