Think of the Nobel prize, well this is its equivalent in architecture, an award to honour the living greats.
'Peter Zumthor is a master architect admired by his colleagues around the world for work that is focused, uncompromising and exceptionally determined....... All of Peter Zumthor's buildings have a strong, timeless presence. He has a rare talent of combining clear and rigorous thought with a truly poetic dimension, resulting in works that never cease to inspire.' Quoted from the Pritzer Jury Citation.
Below: Thermal Baths at Vals Vals Graubunden, Switzerland
Below: Kolumba Art Museum, Cologne, Germany
Below: Field Chapel to St. Nikolaus von der Flue, Mechernich, Germany
Below: Kunsthaus Art Museum, Bregnez, Austria
I studied Peter Zumthor's work at university, along with that of other great architects; my friends and i admired his work hugely. A master of space and light, each project is a unique and beautifully detailed work of art, almost more sculptural than architectural. A guy in my class who was particularly obsessed by Zumthor and his work made a point of visiting his office in Switzerland and as far as i understand, it was a disaster. Basically i think he was just told to go away. Poor boy.
For more information on the Pritzker Architecture Prize and more information on Zumthor and pervious laureates please click here.
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