Thermal Performance Case Study of Kunsthaus by Architect Peter Zumthor

1. Kunsthaus
Architect | Peter Zumthor
Location | Bregenz, Austria
Thermal Performance Presented by Melissa Martinyak and Will Winkis

2. Program
Program
● Main structure consists of 6 floors (2 underground)
that are used for exhibition space.
● Smaller structure houses administration, a cafe, a
bookstore, and a museum shop.
Approximate spatial dimensions:
● Large building: 11,000 sqft (87’ x 87’ x 100’)
● Small Building: 1,800 sqft ( 27’ x 70’ x 36’)

3. Context

4. Climate | Non-Conventional
28 km of pipes filled with water structurally cooling/heating building
Not seen or heard
Summer | Groundwater utilitized
Winter | Water heated with gas

5. Climate

6. Thermal Performance | Form
Optimized Form for Climate
Three concrete walls support the
floor plate and separate spaces

7. Thermal Performance | Materials
Frosted Glass Filters Light,
Polished Concrete Dematerializes
Stark, cold feeling through minimalism and material choice
Material Transformation
Etched Glass Shingles
Refract Light

8. Thermal Performance | Facade

9. Thermal Performance | Lighting

10. Thermal Properties | Atmosphere in Example Exhibition

11. Thermal Properties | Atmosphere in Example Exhibition

12. Thermal Properties | Atmosphere in Example Exhibition

13. Thermal Properties | Atmosphere in Example Exhibition

14. Thermal Properties | Atmosphere in Example Exhibition