The Stone Thermal Baths
The thermal baths of Vals-les-Bains designed by Peter Zumthor reinvent the concept of bathing and provide the stage-setting for a play of light on water. In the remote alpine village of Vals-les-Bains, in Switzerland, a mountain hot spring has been has enjoyed for over a century. As the tourist comp...
| Other Authors: | ARTE France,, Infobase, |
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| Format: | Electronic |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
ARTE France
[2001]
distributed by Infobase, |
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1 online resource (1 video file (26 min., 42 sec.)) : sound, color. |
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Architectures-Achievements in Modern Architecture.
Achievements in Modern Architecture. |
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| Summary: |
The thermal baths of Vals-les-Bains designed by Peter Zumthor reinvent the concept of bathing and provide the stage-setting for a play of light on water. In the remote alpine village of Vals-les-Bains, in Switzerland, a mountain hot spring has been has enjoyed for over a century. As the tourist complex declined in the 1990s, the community decided to construct a new facility submerged in the mountain face. Foliated gneiss strata form horizontal bands visible on the façade. Inside, sixty-meter long walls and terraces juxtapose water, light, and architectural austerity to create an experience of both sensuality and spirituality. |
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Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 11, 2015. Vals-les-Bains Introduction (0:51) -- Vals Hydrotherapy Center (1:14) -- Vals Spa Concept (1:50) -- Vals Spa Position (1:14) -- Vals Spa Layout (2:28) -- Vals Architectural Vision (1:26) -- Vals Spa Construction (1:52) -- Vals Spa 'Surprise' Units (1:23) -- Concrete Architecture (1:12) -- Vals Spa Stone Walls (1:49) -- Vals Spa Vistas (1:32) -- Bathing Ritual (2:27) -- Vals Spa Lighting (2:53) -- Architecture and Freedom (1:28) -- Vals Spa Conclusion (1:38) -- Credits: The Stone Thermal Baths: Architectures-Achievements in Modern Architecture (0:54) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. The thermal baths of Vals-les-Bains designed by Peter Zumthor reinvent the concept of bathing and provide the stage-setting for a play of light on water. In the remote alpine village of Vals-les-Bains, in Switzerland, a mountain hot spring has been has enjoyed for over a century. As the tourist complex declined in the 1990s, the community decided to construct a new facility submerged in the mountain face. Foliated gneiss strata form horizontal bands visible on the façade. Inside, sixty-meter long walls and terraces juxtapose water, light, and architectural austerity to create an experience of both sensuality and spirituality. 9 & up. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (26 min., 42 sec.)) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |