EinFach Kunst

Material and Form - Aspects of the Architecture of Peter Zumthor, Herzog & de Meuron, Coop Himmelb(l)au, and Zaha Hadid (Secondary Level II) Architecture is omnipresent; it is always around us. This is precisely where the danger lies in taking it for granted and simply overlooking it. In art classes, students can develop their perspective and understanding of architecture and enhance their aesthetic perception of the surrounding environment. This booklet introduces four significant contemporary firms after an introductory chapter on the two aspects mentioned in the title, whose diverse material and formal languages provide students with a broad access to the field of contemporary architecture. For instance, the minimalist Peter Zumthor places particular emphasis on the selection of high-quality materials with a sense of place in each design, working with a high sensitivity to context.