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Peter Zumthor defends £110m rammed concrete gallery design
Original: ‘If it’s too slick, it looks like a fashion mag’: Peter Zumthor on his £110m rammed concrete gallery
Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has discussed his £110m gallery built from rammed concrete, arguing that a too-polished finish would make the building feel like a fashion magazine rather than serious architecture. His comments shed light on the deliberate material choices behind one of the most expensive gallery projects of recent years, drawing attention from architecture and design audiences worldwide.
Why now: Zumthor's frank remarks about the aesthetics and cost of a major new gallery are circulating in architecture and design coverage.
Evidence
- ‘If it’s too slick, it looks like a fashion mag’: Peter Zumthor on his £110m rammed concrete gallery · The Guardian
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