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| Image 1 - Thermal Baths |
The Thermal Baths are located in Vals in Switzerland and are a grand spa complex built into the side of the Swiss Mountains over the only thermal springs in the area. Zumthor created this complex to appear as part of its surroundings, like it has always been there as a large rock face embedded into the hill, using grass on the roof to help it blend in. The spa is made from concrete and quartzite from the area. The way in which zumthor uses light in parts of the complex is very unique. There are large glass windows which allows light to flood into the public areas, which lead the visitor onto the pools. The pools are considerably darker, but open slits in the ceiling allow light to come down from above and light up the water creating a magical feeling.
Image 1 - Thermal Baths - commons.wikimedia.org
Image 2 - The pools - www.stylepark.com
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| Image 2 - The pools |
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