Zumthor's Unterhus - View from the Window

Unterhus is one of two vacation cabins built by world renowned (and Pritzker Prize winner) Swiss architect Peter Zumthor in Leis, Switzerland. A few years ago, Zumthor started renting out Unterhus - architectural enthusiasts, you're in luck! The adjacent second house, the Oberhus, is Zumthor's own retreat where he lives with his wife, Annalisa.

The light, airy, narrow wooden structures are a modern take on the surrounding traditional architecture. Zumthor's cabins are sited on a snowy incline. There's great skiing and hiking directly from the doorsteps. Large windows open up to panoramic views and extend almost the width of the house. The walls are constructed of tongue-and-groove pine boards. The design is minimalist but rich with detail, with great attention paid to the woodwork.