PETER ZUMTHOR WORKS : Buildings and Projects 1979-1997

A unique example of an architectural monograph designed and written by the architect. Beautifully documents 8 realized Peter Zumthor buildings in detail : Thermal Baths in Vals, Switzerland; Homes for Senior Citizens in Chur; Zumthor Studio; Gugalun House; Kunsthaus in Bregenz, Austria; Protective Housing  for Roman Archaeological Excavations; Caplutta Sogn Benedetg (Church); and the Spittelhof Estate. Also includes 12 unrealized projects with drawings and model photos.  Projects are illustrated with duotone photographs by British architectural photographer Helene Binet and is accompanied by drawings and commentary written by Zumthor.  This title also includes a list of projects, a biography of the architect, and an introduction by Zumthor.  204 illustrations. Cover has light edge wear and cover lettering is partial worn.  Bottom left of front cover is very slightly darkened / stained. Inside front cover inside and first free endpaper has small stain at bottom edge. Small area of form