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, |
|---|---|
| Format: | Electronic |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[Place of publication not identified] :
ARTE France
[2001]
distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (26 min., 42 sec.)) : sound, color. |
| Series: |
Architectures-Achievements in Modern Architecture.
Achievements in Modern Architecture. |
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Table of Contents:
- 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)