''In order to design buildings with a sensuous connection to life, one must think in a way that goes far beyond form and construction.'' Peter Zumthor.
Zumthor's prestigious, and international reputation for creating "highly atmospheric spaces through the mastery of light and choice of materials" began in Switzerland in 1979, when Zumthor began his "small yet powerful and uncompromising practice". From his rural chapel of Bruder Klaus that immerses the beholder into a world of awe and wonder, to the Therme Vals Baths that soothe the body both physically and psychologically, the Zumthor experience sparks every sensation with "every detail reinforcing the essence of the building and its surroundings." Peter Zumthor's works renews the link with the traditions of modern architecture that emphasizes place, community and material practice while still engaging in a rich dialogue with architectural history, in his design process.