What "really constitutes an architectural atmosphere," Peter
Zumthor says, is "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." Zumthor's passion is the creation of buildings that produce
this kind of effect, but how can one actually set out to achieve
it? In nine short, illustrated chapters framed as a process of
self-observation, Peter Zumthor describes what he has on his mind
as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his houses. 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, this poetics of architecture
enables the reader to recapitulate what really matters in the
process of house design.
General
| Imprint: |
Birkhauser
|
| Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
| Release date: |
March 2006 |
| First published: |
2006 |
| Authors: |
Peter Zumthor
|
| Dimensions: |
240 x 170 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
76 |
| Edition: |
4th Reprint |
| ISBN-13: |
978-3-7643-7494-5 |
| Languages: |
German
|
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Architecture >
Individual architects
|
| LSN: |
3-7643-7494-2 |
| Barcode: |
9783764374945 |
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