This article is part of an installment of essays and examples illuminating the essence of good architecture, which comprises of empathy, experience and beauty. The exploration of Peter Zumthor’s thermal baths in Vals, Switzerland, represents architecture as an extraordinary sensory experience.
The Romans had the Baths of Caracalla, we have architect Peter Zumthor’s Thermal Baths Vals in Graubünden, Switzerland.
Peter Pennoyer Architects is an award-winning practice in traditional architecture recognized as a leader in classicism and historic preservation.
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Never one to shy away from extreme elegance, architect Peter Marino stays true to form with this residential project in Manhattan. Overlooking the glorious High Line park, the 12-story, 56,000-square-foot condominium tower brings together all the passions of the Interior Design Hall of Fame member: art, design, and overriding luxury—as well as his deep appreciation for stone, present throughout his oeuvre.
S e c r e t s: This box figurine is based on Peter's kitten, Algy. Here Algy gets into trouble while chasing a bird, upsetting a flowerpot full of bulbs. The mouse is upside down under a leaf near Algy's paw. On Version 1, the inside of the box depicts Peter in a bubble bath with his rubber ducky. Inside Version 2 there are three balls of wool and a pair of knitting needles. The inscription on the lid, "ZOE BAIN," refers to an old girlfriend of Peter's with whom he had lost touch. Peter inscribes, "July 3 Where R U? '" (the arrow pointing to Peter's e-mail address) in hopes that Zoe might see his message and contact him. The e-mail address was removed on Version 2. Other inscriptions include "LG" (which stands for "Little Ginger," Algy's formal name), and I2E1 (which means "Italy 2, England, 1," the sweepstake score at the HK UK office before the qualifying football game for the World Cup. The result was a draw, and England got through to the next round.) The hallmarks include ©, heart, HBC logo, ed.#, and Pc. Artist: Peter Calvesbert Collection Name: Treasure Jest Subset Name: Small Treasure Jest Made In: England Status: Retired Carving Date: 1997 Release Date: 1/1/1998 Retirement Date: 4/26/2002 Edition Size: 27,048 Dimensions (Inches): 1.77 x 2.17 x 3.27
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Peter Brown - Morning sunlight on crisp snow, Somerset Place at Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, England
With a color palette established by the views, the designer’s home honors the great outdoors
Peter Pennoyer Architects is an award-winning practice in traditional architecture recognized as a leader in classicism and historic preservation.
This article is part of an installment of essays and examples illuminating the essence of good architecture, which comprises of empathy, experience and beauty. The exploration of Peter Zumthor’s thermal baths in Vals, Switzerland, represents architecture as an extraordinary sensory experience.
Completed in 2001 in Los Angeles, United States. Images by Grant Mudford. The Sherman Residence is located on a hillside lot above the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, CA. The unique history of the site provides an...
Completed in 1996 in Switzerland. Images by Andrea Ceriani. Built over the only thermal springs in the Graubunden Canton in Switzerland, The Therme Vals is a hotel and spa in one which combines a complete...
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Peter Chan's paintings focus on the quiet moments — mediation; prayer; a solitary bath. We encounter his characters immersed in a silence that's almost palpable. Chan is originally from Hong Kong and currently based in Toronto. Religious motifs find their way into his work often. In Green Ecstasy, an alien-green nun tilts her head back in a trance-like state that evokes the near-orgasmic religious fervor of Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint Teresa. In the rest of Chan's "Ecstasy" series, contemporary-looking individuals seem to be in the grips of similar encounters with the divine. Coming up, Chan has work in Hashimoto Contemporary's "Moleskine IV" show in San Francisco and in Galerie Youn's booth at Love Fair Toronto, both happening this month.
