Thinking Architecture

Architecture that aims to create a sensual connection to life requires a way of thinking that goes far beyond form and construction. In his writings, Peter Zumthor articulates what motivates him to design buildings that engage the hearts and minds of visitors in diverse ways, possessing a compelling and distinctive presence and aura. In the third edition, this book has been expanded with two new essays: "Architecture and Landscape" addresses the relationship between the structure and its surroundings, focusing on the successful placement and topographical integration of architecture. In "The Leis Houses," Peter Zumthor describes the creation of two wooden houses in the village of Leis in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, discussing the particular challenge of integrating contemporary architecture into a traditional architectural context.