marianne burkhalter + christian sumi
like their compatriot peter zumthor, the swiss architects marianne burkhalter and christian sumi are dedicated to an exploration of the nature of materials and construction. in the last fifteen years, they have built a series of remarkable buildings in wood and stone in germany, austria, and switzerland. Their work is a thoughtful pursuit of the fundamentals of architectural construction-a style that, like that of zumthor's buildings, might be called alpine minimalism. their interest in simple forms and shapes, in luminous color, in the natural grain patterns of wood, and in the opportunities afforded by joinery and other forms of craftsmanship are evident in every aspect of their built work. this comprehensive monograph includes an in-depth look at 25 of burkhalter and sumi's projects.

176 pages, 11.9 x 9.4 inches, hardcover