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1996

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Thermal Vals For Hotel Thermal Vals In Graubhunden Canton, Switzerland, Peter Zumthor Jan 1996

Thermal Vals For Hotel Thermal Vals In Graubhunden Canton, Switzerland, Peter Zumthor

Building Case Studies

Material of interest: Stone

Material used: Valser quartzite slab

Properties of material: Locally quarried Valser quartzite slabs are used on the exterior walls of the building. these slabs create thermal mass for the structure as well as enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the building.