Neutra - Softcover

Lamprecht, Barbara; Gossel, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3822827738 ISBN 13: 9783822827734

Publisher: Taschen America Llc, 2006

Synopsis

The quintessential California Modernist The continual refinement of human knowledge of the body and soul came to be one and the same thing for me, and the architecture of human living space its most necessary application and valuation. - Richard Neutra Born and raised in Vienna, Richard Neutra (1872-1970) came to America early in his career, settling in California. His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed, the sunny climate and rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool, sleek modern style. Neutra had a keen appreciation for the relationship between people and nature; his trademark plate glass walls and ceilings which turn into deep overhangs have the effect of connecting the indoors with the outdoors. Neutra's ability to incorporate technology, aesthetics, science, and nature into his designs him recognition as one of Modernist architecture's greatest talents.

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Review:

"Place Man in relationship to Nature; that's where he developed and where he feels most at home!" Richard Neutra; Richard Joseph Neutra is considered one of the world's most influential modern architects. His innovative and open design express the freedom from conventions that may find in Southern California."

About this edition

• Publisher: Taschen America Llc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 3822827738
• ISBN 13: 9783822827734
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96