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Architects: Peter Zumthor, with Marc Loeliger, Thomas Durisch and Rainer Weitschies
Location: Graubunden Canton, Switzerland
Photographs: Courtesy of ArchDaily
The Therme Vals is a good example of the phenomenological perspective being utilised to more of a sensory extent. Relying on more than just light, Peter Zumthor explores how the other senses, other than sight, can be manipulated to further develop the experience of the beholder.
With the reduction of light, one relies more on the other senses
The building is also a journey, containing many unique spaces
Over exposure also is utilised to heighten the other senses
References:
"The Therme Vals / Peter Zumthor" 11 Feb 2009. ArchDaily. Accessed 01 Oct 2013. <http://www.archdaily.com/13358>
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