It explores Zumthor's 9 components of architectural "atmosphere," examining how the thermal bath uses lighting, sound, and temperature to affect human behavior and comfort. 4. A Stanislavskian and Barthesian Deconstructive Analysis

3. Material Experience: Peter Zumthor's Thermal Bath at Vals

M.I.T. Department of Architecture / Advisor: Mark Jarzombek

This student dissertation investigates the actual design rules Zumthor implemented versus what he wrote in his books.

Published in Frontiers of Architectural Research , accessible on ScienceDirect .

It treats the architecture as a "text open to multiple interpretations" rather than a linear narrative. 🏛️ Core Design Principles Covered in These Papers