Kunsthaus bregenz is a 4story lowrise building in bregenz, vorarlberg, austria. The actual task of a museum, namely to be a place for works of art and a place for people who would like to encounter these works of art in peace, were the ones the swiss architect peter zumthor committed himself to, in his own words, in his design for kunsthaus bregenz. All other designs planned a densely builtup area on the available plot. During daytime the new kunsthaus in bregenz by the swiss architect peter zumthor creates the impression of a semitransparent glass body. Architecture the actual task of a museum, namely to be a place for works of art and a place for people who would like to encounter these works of art in peace, were the ones the swiss architect peter zumthor committed himself to, in his own words, in his design for kunsthaus bregenz. Kunsthaus bregenz 2020 all you need to know before you go. During my visit to switzerland last june i had the opportunity to take a day trip to bregenz, austria, to see the kunsthaus bregenz. A year after the completion of the thermas vals, the renowned minimalist architect, peter zumthor has completed the design of kunsthaus bregenz, bregenz art museum the contest held in 1989 asking for a conventional provincial gallery. The glass panels that cover the main building look almost like lightly ruffled feathers zumthor.
Lovell beach house rudolf schindler, newport beach, california 1926. The kunsthaus bregenz by architect peter zumthor was built in bregenz, vorarlberg, austria in 19941997. The son of a cabinet maker, the swiss architect is often praised for the detailed and careful craftsmanship of his designs. Peter zumthor 19901997 zumthor won the commission for the design of this contemporary art gallery, the vorarlberger landesgalerie, by competition. Kunsthaus bregenz 2020 all you need to know before you. Peter zumthor born on april 26, 1943 in basel, switzerland won architectures top prizes, the 2009 pritzker architecture prize from the hyatt foundation and the esteemed gold medal from the royal institute of british architects riba in 20. Bregenz, austria on the shore of lake constance only a year after the completion of therme vals peter zumthors most wellknown project, he put forth the plans for the kunsthaus bregenz, an art gallery located on the shore of lake constance. A year after the completion of therme vals, renowned minimalist architect, peter zumthor completed the design of kunsthaus bregenz. A mustvisit for those interested in contemporary art and architecture. During the day, it is a semitransparent glass structure, while at night it becomes a thirtymeterhigh glowing. Kunsthaus bregenz bregenz art museum karl tizian platz a6900 bregenz austria. During the day, kunsthaus bregenz, designed by the swiss architect peter zumthor appears as a semitransparent body of glass, at night as a cube of 30 meters height, which declares light as its theme, visible from afar. In bregenz, austria, rudolf sagmeister, the curator of zumthors celebrated kunsthaus there, which opened in 1997, described how zumthor parried with locals for ages to get what he wanted. Download now completed in 1997, the kunsthaus bregenz is clad in glass panels.
Mar 20, 2017 a study of therme vals, switzerland and kunsthaus bregenz, austria by architect peter zumthor. The son of a cabinet maker, the swiss architect is often praised for the detailed and careful. Jan 27, 2011 completed in 1997 in bregenz, austria. A study of therme vals, switzerland and kunsthaus bregenz, austria by architect peter zumthor. Born 1943 basel, switzerland education 1958 apprenticeship in cabinetmaking. Being shown on all four exhibition levels are materials on the design process, working drawings, models, and detailed plans, as well as a film installation by the artists nicole six and paul petritsch, which features almost all buildings completed during this period. The competition brief of 1989 called for a conventional provincial gallery. Architecture and urbanism extra edition february 1998. Oct 14, 2019 peter zumthor born on april 26, 1943 in basel, switzerland won architectures top prizes, the 2009 pritzker architecture prize from the hyatt foundation and the esteemed gold medal from the royal institute of british architects riba in 20. Download peter zumthor ebook free in pdf and epub format. Step by step, the special format for the museum became a building of four floors and two underground areas. Jun 19, 2017 peter zumthor and gloria cabral, rolex mentor and protegee in architecture, 20142015 duration. The kunsthaus bregenz designed by the architect peter zumthor is a wonderful piece of architecture itself, notwithstanding the good shows that are usually installed.
The kub has since received numerous distinctions for its method of construction. Kunsthaus bregenzpeter zumthorkarltizianplatz 6900 bregenz, austriathis is a scaled model of the kunthaus bregenz in austria by peter zumthor. He is a swiss architect and winner of the 2009 pritzker prize. Kunsthaus bregenz house of art culture in vorarlberg austria. The model is to scale and is constructed out of plywood, bass wood and acrylic. Read peter zumthor online, read in mobile or kindle. The programme features varying exhibitions, and the museum frequently accommodates solo exhibitions devoted to one single artist. Oct 31, 2016 written and delivered by jaqueline kein. Peter zumthor book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. During the day, it is a semitransparent glass structure, while at night it becomes a thirtymeterhigh glowing cube. Architecture of peter zumthor a selected portfolio. Peter zumthor article by francis rambert in darchitectures no. The interior of the building is constructed in smooth concrete, terrazo, matt glass and indirect, virtually natural light.
The presentation at the kunsthaus bregenz covers peter zumthor s buildings and projects from 1986 to 2007. Download peter zumthor in pdf and epub formats for free. Sep 22, 2017 the kunsthaus bregenz museums architect peter zumthor has curated an exhibition within the venue that seeks to create spaces of artistic reflection, mediation and contemplation. The glass panelings slightly ruffled plumage peter zumthor is implied in fine strokes. During the day, it is a semitransparent glass structure, while at night it becomes a thirtymeterhigh glowing cube, a. Kunsthaus bregenz werkdokumente kunsthaus bregenz, archiv kunst architektur english and german edition. The kunsthaus is located near the center of bregenz on the edge of lake constance, a feature that did not go unnoticed by zumthor. Peter zumthor works with his atelier of around 30 people in the alpine setting of haldenstein, switzerland, producing architectural originals like kunsthaus bregenz, therme vals, museum kolumba koln or the steilneset memorial in vardo. Kunsthaus bregenz werkdokumente kunsthaus bregenz, archiv kunst architektur english and german edition zumthor, peter on. Rolex mentor and protege arts initiative 33,584 views 3. The kunsthaus is located near the center of bregenz on the edge of lake constance, a feature that did not go unnoticed by. Kunsthaus bregenz house of art culture in vorarlberg. During daytime zumthor s new kunsthaus in bregenz gives the impression of a semitransparent glass body, and at night it becomes a highly visible cube a statement in light. For the limited edition, peter zumthor has supplied kunsthaus bregenz with two of his iconic handproduced colored drawings depicting kubs basic lighting concept.
One of the major modern art galleries worldwide, it is a fine example of. Las bases del concurso realizado en 1989 pedian una galeria provincial convencional. Kunsthaus, bregenz, austria, peter zumthor youtube. During daytime zumthors new kunsthaus in bregenz gives the impression of a semitransparent glass body, and at night it becomes a highly visible cube a statement in light.
View a detailed profile of the structure 1202728 including further data and descriptions in the emporis database. Pigmentink art printon hahnemuhle paper, 70 x 60 cm. Kunsthaus bregenz, vorarlberger landesgalerie museum and administration buildings, 1997 bregenz, austria. Kunsthaus bregenz werkdokumente kunsthaus bregenz, archiv. Completed in 1997, the kunsthaus bregenz is clad in glass panels. Exhibition view ground floor, kunsthaus bregenz photo. The facade made of glass shingles serves as a skin to. Kunsthaus bregenz peter zumthor bodenseevorarlberg. The kunsthaus bregenz was conceived as a daylight museum. After staying at the cabin in leis, this space marked the second i had seen that was designed by the swiss architect peter zumthor.
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