Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The glass panels, which surround the main building are scalelike. Peter zumthor born on april 26, 1943 in basel, switzerland won architectures top prizes, the 2009 pritzker architecture prize from the hyatt foundation and the esteemed gold medal from the royal institute of british architects riba in 20. During my visit to switzerland last june i had the opportunity to take a day trip to bregenz, austria, to see the kunsthaus bregenz. During the day, kunsthaus bregenz, designed by the swiss architect peter zumthor appears as a semitransparent body of glass, at night as a cube of 30 meters height, which declares light as its theme, visible from afar. Peter zumthor article by francis rambert in darchitectures no. The glass panels that cover the main building look almost like lightly ruffled feathers zumthor.
A mustvisit for those interested in contemporary art and architecture. Oct 14, 2019 peter zumthor born on april 26, 1943 in basel, switzerland won architectures top prizes, the 2009 pritzker architecture prize from the hyatt foundation and the esteemed gold medal from the royal institute of british architects riba in 20. During daytime the new kunsthaus in bregenz by the swiss architect peter zumthor creates the impression of a semitransparent glass body. Kontaktpersonen fur kunstvermittlung am kunsthaus bregenz. Kunsthaus bregenz house of art culture in vorarlberg austria. Zumthors best known projects are the saint benedict chapel in sumvitg, switzerland of 1988, the thermal baths in vals, switzerland, completed. For the limited edition, peter zumthor has supplied kunsthaus bregenz with two of his iconic handproduced colored drawings depicting kubs basic lighting concept. Read peter zumthor online, read in mobile or kindle. The programme features varying exhibitions, and the museum frequently accommodates solo exhibitions devoted to one single artist. Mar 20, 2017 a study of therme vals, switzerland and kunsthaus bregenz, austria by architect peter zumthor.
Kunsthaus bregenz werkdokumente kunsthaus bregenz, archiv kunst architektur english and german edition. Kunsthaus bregenz is a 4story lowrise building in bregenz, vorarlberg, austria. Bregenz, austria on the shore of lake constance only a year after the completion of therme vals peter zumthors most wellknown project, he put forth the plans for the kunsthaus bregenz, an art gallery located on the shore of lake constance. Architecture of peter zumthor a selected portfolio. The kunsthaus is located near the center of bregenz on the edge of lake constance, a feature that did not go unnoticed by zumthor. Peter zumthor kunsthaus bregenz the glass panels, which surround the main building are scalelike, like slightly ruffled feathers peter zumthor. After staying at the cabin in leis, this space marked the second i had seen that was designed by the swiss architect peter zumthor. During the day, kunsthaus bregenz, designed by the swiss architect peter zumthor appears as a semitransparent body of glass, at night as a cube of 30 meters height, which declares light as.
During the day, it is a semitransparent glass structure, while at night it becomes a thirtymeterhigh glowing cube. The competition brief of 1989 called for a conventional provincial gallery. Kunsthaus bregenz werkdokumente kunsthaus bregenz, archiv. Pigmentink art printon hahnemuhle paper, 70 x 60 cm. Thus, the bregenz art house is one of the worlds most important museum buildings of contemporary. Kunsthaus bregenz 2020 all you need to know before you. Peter zumthors bauten fehlt alles triumphalistische. Architekturzentrum wien kunsthaus bregenz nextroom.
Apr 26, 2020 known for his sensuous materiality and attention to place, 2009 pritzker laureate peter zumthor born april 26, 1943 is one the most revered. Exhibition view ground floor, kunsthaus bregenz photo. Kunsthaus bregenz werkdokumente kunsthaus bregenz, archiv kunst architektur english and german edition zumthor, peter on. The interior of the building is constructed in smooth concrete, terrazo, matt glass and indirect, virtually natural light. During the day, it is a semitransparent glass structure, while at night it becomes a thirtymeterhigh glowing cube, a. The glass panelings slightly ruffled plumage peter zumthor is implied in fine strokes. Kunsthaus bregenz 2020 all you need to know before you go. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The son of a cabinet maker, the swiss architect is often praised for the detailed and careful. The kub has since received numerous distinctions for its method of construction. Sep 22, 2017 the kunsthaus bregenz museums architect peter zumthor has curated an exhibition within the venue that seeks to create spaces of artistic reflection, mediation and contemplation. Books by peter zumthor author of thinking architecture. He is a swiss architect and winner of the 2009 pritzker prize.
Oct 31, 2016 written and delivered by jaqueline kein. Sep 08, 20 zumthors best known projects are the saint benedict chapel in sumvitg, switzerland of 1988, the thermal baths in vals, switzerland, completed in 1996, the kunsthaus bregenz, in austria of 1997. Kunsthaus bregenz house of art culture in vorarlberg. One of the major modern art galleries worldwide, it is a fine example of.
Completed in 1997, the kunsthaus bregenz is clad in glass panels. Download peter zumthor ebook free in pdf and epub format. The kunsthaus bregenz by architect peter zumthor was built in bregenz, vorarlberg, austria in 19941997. Kunsthaus bregenz peter zumthor bodenseevorarlberg. During daytime zumthors new kunsthaus in bregenz gives the impression of a semitransparent glass body, and at night it becomes a highly visible cube a statement in light. The bregenz art house was constructed in 1997 by the internationally renowned and pritzker awardwinning swiss architect peter zumthor. Kunsthaus bregenz bregenz art museum karl tizian platz a6900 bregenz austria. A study of therme vals, switzerland and kunsthaus bregenz, austria by architect peter zumthor. The kunsthaus bregenz designed by the architect peter zumthor is a wonderful piece of architecture itself, notwithstanding the good shows that are usually installed.
Designed by the renowned swiss architect peter zumthor, kunsthaus bregenz kub is one of europes leading museums of contemporary art. During daytime zumthor s new kunsthaus in bregenz gives the impression of a semitransparent glass body, and at night it becomes a highly visible cube a statement in light. Rolex mentor and protege arts initiative 33,584 views 3. Architecture the actual task of a museum, namely to be a place for works of art and a place for people who would like to encounter these works of art in peace, were the ones the swiss architect peter zumthor committed himself to, in his own words, in his design for kunsthaus bregenz.
Download now completed in 1997, the kunsthaus bregenz is clad in glass panels. Known for his sensuous materiality and attention to place, 2009 pritzker laureate peter zumthor born april 26, 1943 is one the most revered. Jun 19, 2017 peter zumthor and gloria cabral, rolex mentor and protegee in architecture, 20142015 duration. A year after the completion of therme vals, renowned minimalist architect, peter zumthor completed the design of kunsthaus bregenz. Kunsthaus bregenz, vorarlberger landesgalerie museum and administration buildings, 1997 bregenz, austria. In bregenz, austria, rudolf sagmeister, the curator of zumthors celebrated kunsthaus there, which opened in 1997, described how zumthor parried with locals for ages to get what he wanted. Peter zumthor 19901997 zumthor won the commission for the design of this contemporary art gallery, the vorarlberger landesgalerie, by competition. Born 1943 basel, switzerland education 1958 apprenticeship in cabinetmaking.
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