Thinking Architecture

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Product DescriptionArchitecture that is meant to have a sensuous connection to life calls forthinking that goes far beyond form and construction. In his texts, Peter Zumthor articulates what motivates him to design his buildings, which appeal to the visitor’s heart and mind in so many different ways and possess a compelling and unmistakable presence and aura. Now in its third edition, this book has been expanded to include two new essays: ?Architecture and Lanscape? deals with the relationship between the structure and its surroundings, with the secret of the successful placement and topographical integration of architecture. In ?The Leis Houses?, Peter Zumthor describes the genesis of two wooden houses in the town of Leis in the Swiss canton of Graub?nden, thus thematizing the special challenge of integrating contemporary architecture into a traditional architectural context.About the AuthorPeter Zumthor is a Swiss architect renowned for his uncompromising and minimalist style. With over 50 years of experience and being awarded the Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 2009, Zumthor is considered to be one of the most extraordinary and controversial architects working today. He has written numerous books, includingAtmospheres (2006),A Feeling of History (2018), andThinking Architecture (2010). Currently, he is designing a new building for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which will be his largest project to date, construction costing roughly $650 million US dollars.