A Secular Retreat / Peter Zumthor / Living Architecture

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Although Peter Zumthor’s success is undisputed in the architecture world, it was interesting he would tackle a residence for Living Architecture as his past works have gracefully unfolded after years of development.   For Zumthor’s project, entitled A Secular Retreat, the architect employs his signature strategy of using nature as a source of relaxation.  The hill-top retreat is a quiet and passive design, truly taking the backseat to the surroundings.  The home is designed to exploit the beauty of its location, capitalizing on views and providing perfect places for reflection.  The home, Zumthor’s first project in the , is the perfect residence of the Living Architecture projects to visit for some peaceful downtime.

More images after the break.

Courtesy Peter Zumthor and Living Architecture

Courtesy Peter Zumthor and Living Architecture

View our coverage of Living Architecture here, such as MVRDV’S Balancing Barn House.

 
 
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jd carling says:

He is one my favorite architects. Is there anymore information on this project anywhere? It is difficult to understand the surroundings and edifice witht he information given.

 
# July 15, 2010 at 13:55
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lgls says:

clearly a recurring idea:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonneti/3019415104/

 
# July 15, 2010 at 14:32
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observer says:

A truly hideus model, i certainly will wait for the real built project. Zumthor never disappoint…

 
# July 15, 2010 at 15:36
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    asdf says:

    Hideous model?
    I think you have a bad, bad taste.

     
    # July 26, 2010 at 17:45
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Mister Tom says:

Plans? Section? come on I need more! Love Zumthor, and like the sound of this project, but the article doesn’t show much.

 
# July 16, 2010 at 07:49
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