bernard tschumi
Bernard Tschumi: Architect of Disjunction Bernard Tschumi (b. 1944) stands as a pivotal figure in contemporary architecture, recognized globally for his uncompromising vision and contribution to the deconstructivist movement. Born in Lausanne, Switzerland, to an architect father and a French mother, Tschumi’s formative years instilled within him a deep appreciation for spatial exploration and conceptual rigor—values that would profoun…
The Lifeline
Scroll through bernard tschumi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups bernard tschumi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.