Just visited two very different Peter Zumthor buildings — an introspection on light and material.
Werkraum Haus in Andelsbuch felt open and welcoming, with its glass walls and 5-meter timber structure pulling the landscape right into the interior. It’s a center for experiencing local craft — especially the incredible wood manufacturing traditions of the Bregenzerwald — and the architecture beautifully amplifies that. We loved how bright, warm, and connected to its context it felt.
Then Kunsthaus Bregenz completely shifted the atmosphere: calm, opaque, almost meditative. The way the light filters from above makes you focus entirely on the art — and we were surprised by how immersive it became. And at night, the building transforms into a glowing presence in the city — a true architectural statement.
Two buildings, two distinct approaches, and a clear reminder of how profoundly architecture can shape the way we experience a place.
