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I work a little bit like a sculptor. When I start, my first idea for a building is with the material. I believe architecture is about that. It's not about paper, it's not about forms. It's about space and material.
Peter Zumthor
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"I work a little bit like a sculptor. When I start, my first idea for a building is with the material. I believe architecture is about that. It's not about paper, it's not about forms. It's about space and material."
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I work a little bit like a sculptor. When I start, my first idea for a building is with the material. I believe architecture is about that. It's not about paper, it's not about forms. It's about space and material. — Peter Zumthor

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Peter Zumthor was a Architect from Switzerland (1943–present).

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Who said "I work a little bit like a sculptor. When I start, my first idea for a building…"?
This quote is attributed to Peter Zumthor, a Architect from Switzerland.
When did Peter Zumthor live?
Peter Zumthor lived from 1943 – present.