Peter Zumthor presented the 100 million Swiss franc ($100 million) concept design for the Beyeler Foundation in Riehen, outside Basel, Switzerland. Located on land previously closed to the public, the expansion will add a series of new events and gallery Spaces to the existing museum, which was designed by architecture studio Peter Zumthor and opened in 1997. Coming from Riehen's "village-like character," the addition will consist of three relatively small new buildings that blend harmoniously with the museum's nature-filled setting: a Stog building for administration and services, a glass pavilion for events, and a grand residence for the arts. Their combination will help create a subtle connection between the old and new areas of the site.
- Architect: Peter Zumthor