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The Guardian
Zumthor criticizes slick design in £110m concrete gallery
Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has completed a £110 million extension to the Beyeler Foundation in Basel, featuring a monolithic concrete gallery built with handcrafted materials. The design aims to complement the existing museum, emphasizing craftsmanship and a natural aesthetic, while incorporating three new structures: an art gallery, an office and handling block, and a public lounge pavilion. The project reflects Zumthor’s focus on local materials and traditional techniques, contrasting with larger American projects, and aims to seamlessly blend the museum with its surrounding landscape. Critics question whether the new addition is a fitting complement to the museum’s original design and express concern over its global similarity to other contemporary architecture.
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