Basic Art Series
The quintessential California Modernist
Basic Architecture features:
? Each title contains approximately 120 images, including photographs, sketches, drawings, and floor plans;
? Introductory essays explore the architect?s life and work, touching on family and background as well as collaborations with other architects;
? The body presents the most important works in chronological order, with descriptions of client and/or architect wishes, construction problems (why some projects were never executed), and resolutions;
? The appendix includes a list of complete works, biography, bibliography and a map indicating the locations of the architect?s most famous buildings.
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.
Format:
185 x 230 mm, 96 pp., flaps, softcover
Anul apariţiei:
2006
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