Sections and Plans

What we will notice when looking at the section view of the Therme Vals is that Peter Zumthor has effectively put the bath house inside of the hill. Again, this is to contribute to the feeling of being one with the stone, and ultimately one with nature.

In the plan view we can see highlighted in blue where the water is and how it integrates with the outdoors. Zumthor utilizes the architecture in such a way to where the interior and exterior of the building feel connected. Also, notably the plan shows his use of balance and rhythm as we can see that in a very measured fashion another facility is placed. 

To contribute to the sense of meandering and being lost in the woods Zumthor has placed the entrances to each facility in such a less consistent fashion - each pathway has a different direction in which it can be entered.

Sources:

"The Therme Vals / Peter Zumthor." ArchDaily. N.p., 10 Feb. 2009. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.