Peter Zumthor

Peter Zumthor is a renowned architect born in 1943 in Basel, Switzerland. He is a Professor at the School of Architecture (Accademia di Architettura) of the University of Italian Switzerland in Mendrisio. His career spans decades, including notable roles in architectural preservation and leading his own architectural firm in Haldenstein near Chur.

• Specializes in sensory-driven, material-focused architecture
• Known for iconic works like Therme Vals and Kunsthaus Bregenz

Scientific Awards:

• Pritzker Prize for Architecture (2009)