Atmospheres this book was written by Peter Zumthor in Basel, SWIZERLAND, .Peter Zumthor has described what really constitutes an architectural atmosphere as “this singular density and mood, this feeling of presence, well-being, harmony, beauty… under whose spell I experience what I otherwise would not experience in precisely this way.” 

Peter Zumthor describes what he has on his mind as he sets about creating the atmosphere of his houses, and the images of spaces and buildings that affect him are every bit as important as particular pieces of music or books that inspire him. From the composition and « Presence » of the materials, to the handling of proportions and the effect of light, this poetic of architecture enables the reader to recapitulate what really matters in the process of house design. Material react with one another and have their radiance, so that the material composition gives rise to something unique ,the material is endless.
In this book PETER ZUMTHOR talk about what there’s in the mind of an architect but in a poetic way .

« I believe every building has a certain temperature. We used a great deal of wood when we built the Swiss Pavilion for the Hanover World Fair. And when it was hot outside the pavilion was as cool as a forest, and when it was cool the pavilion was warmer than it was outside, although it was open to the air »

PETER ZUMTHOR

« Thinking about daylight and artificial light I have to admit that daylight, the light on things, is so moving to me that I feel almost a spiritual quality. When the sun comes up in the morning – which I always find so marvellous, absolutely fantastic the way it comes back every morning – and casts its light on things, it doesn’t feel as if it quite belongs in this world. I don’t understand light. It gives me the feeling there’s something beyond me, something beyond all understanding. And I am very glad, very grateful that there is such a thing ».

PETER ZUMTHOR