7132 Therme Vals: iconic thermal baths and exceptional Alpine architecture

À Vals,
in the canton of Grisons,
is an extraordinary place:
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Designed by Swiss architect
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these thermal baths are much more
than just a place to relax.
They embody a work of architecture
major,
deeply rooted
in the Alpine landscape.

The building consists of
from 60,000 blocks of local quartzite,
stacked with remarkable precision.
As a result, the thermal baths
naturally to the mountains,
in a subtle balance
between sobriety
and monumentality.

Mineral architecture unique in the world

The architecture of 7132 Therme
stands out for its minimalism
and its direct relationship with matter.
Raw stone,
extracted from the region,
structures all the spaces
and creates an atmosphere
both powerful
and soothing.

La natural light
plays a central role.
Filtered through
the openings in the building,
it changes throughout the day.
As a result,
the textures of stone
reveal themselves differently,
constantly modifying
the atmosphere of the place.

A sensory experience with thermal spring water

Inside,
the contrast between
mineral mass
and the softness ofthermal spring water at 30 °C
creates a sensory experience
unique.
One pool after another,
each offering
a special atmosphere.

Visitors can discover
a flower bath,
a sound cave,
a fire bath,
a ice bath,
a steam bath
as well as a mineral fountain.
Each space invites
to slow down,
to feel
and refocus.

An internationally acclaimed masterpiece

Shortly after it opened,
the building has been
listed historic monument,
an exceptional distinction.
This is the first Swiss building
to receive this honour
during its architect's lifetime.

This project has made a major contribution to
to international recognition
by Peter Zumthor,
who then received
the Pritzker Prize.
Today,
the 7132 Therme
are considered
as a masterpiece
Alpine minimalism
and contemporary architecture.

An intimate, timeless retreat

Les 7132 Therme
cannot be visited,
they are lived.
It's an experience
deeply intimate,
almost meditative,
or architecture,
water,
the light
and silence
become one.

More than just a spa,
it's a place of retreat,
ideal for disconnecting
everyday life
and treat yourself
a moment of well-being
in one of the frames
in Switzerland.