Richard J. Neutra (1892-1970)
Richard Joseph Neutra is considered one of modernism’s most influential architects. He strongly believed that modernist architecture must act as a social force in the betterment of mankind. He was famous for the considerable attention he gave to defining the real needs of his clients.
Born in Vienna in 1892, Neutra studied under Adolf Loos and later worked for Eric Mendelsohn in Berlin before moving to the United States in 1923.
Neutra settled in Los Angeles in 1925 and quickly established his reputation with the first important International Style house in America, the Lovell Health House (1927-1929).
Later Neutra went on to create other highly celebrated homes including the Kaufmann House, the von Sternberg House and the Tremaine House.
Richard Neutra was posthumously awarded with the American Institute of Architecture’s highest award, the gold medal in 1977.
Richard Joseph Neutra is considered one of modernism’s most influential architects. He strongly believed that modernist architecture must act as a social force in the betterment of mankind. He was famous for the considerable attention he gave to defining the real needs of his clients.
Born in Vienna in 1892, Neutra studied under Adolf Loos and later worked for Eric Mendelsohn in Berlin before moving to the United States in 1923.
Neutra settled in Los Angeles in 1925 and quickly established his reputation with the first important International Style house in America, the Lovell Health House (1927-1929).
Later Neutra went on to create other highly celebrated homes including the Kaufmann House, the von Sternberg House and the Tremaine House.
Richard Neutra was posthumously awarded with the American Institute of Architecture’s highest award, the gold medal in 1977.