THERMAL VALS

Thermal Vals is designed for the local people and surrounded by the hotels. Peter Zumthor uses simple geometry, but there is complexity hidden behind the simplicty of his designs. You enter from a long balcony and there are series of experiences such as cold pool, fire pool, flower pool and the outdoor pool. There is relaxation process throughout these experiences. The space awakes and enlightens the senses. The dim light creates a calm state of mind and that in turn helps to relax the body. As we move inside the space, we are “bodily aware of the way a wall or a corridor confronts us or how we are surrounded by space.” Zumthor uses stone to evoke a sense of cavernous, and allow people to rest.