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“The bottom line may be that my inventing buildings is, indeed, a very private kind of activity. But it's done to be shared. It is comforting and consoling. From the reactions I get I can see I'm not doing something strange.”

Quote by Peter Zumthor

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Peter Zumthor, born on April 26, 1943, is a Swiss architect renowned for his unique style and profound understanding of the natural environment. His architectural designs emphasize the authenticity of materials and the respect for time, and his works have received high praise both domestically and internationally. more

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“My buildings should have an emotional core –a space which, in itself, has an emotional nice feeling.”

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