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The most precious material Ii the human material / [presented by] Richard Neutra.
- Format:
- Sound recording
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Architecture--Aesthetics.
- Architecture.
- Architecture, Modern--20th century.
- Architecture, Modern.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (25 minutes)): sound, color
- Place of Publication:
- London, England: Pidgeon Digital, 1955.
- Summary:
- Richard Neutra is famous for adapting the International Style to Southern California with domestic projects that included the Lovell House, the von Sternberg House and the Kaufmann House. This talk, one of a series conducted by the architectural publisher John Peter, at the metal and glass Neutra Research House, an early example of the houses that made his name. Here Neutra explores the psychological and biological approach behind his work - reflective of the intellectual environment of the Vienna of his youth.
- Contents:
- Neutra House/Van Der Leeuw Research House, Silverlake, Los Angeles, 1933. Street Facade
- Neutra House/Van Der Leeuw Research House, Silverlake, Los Angeles, 1933. Living Room
- Lovell House, East Hollywood By Richard Neutra, 1929. Entrance At Upper Level From The Street
- Villa Wagner 2, Hutterbergstrasse, Vienna By Otto Wagner, 1912 - 1913. The Facade Of The Loggia Is Faced With Glazed Tiles Fixed With Aluminium Bolts
- Views From Street. Kaufman House, Westwood By Richard Neutra, 1937. The Principal Public Spaces Open Away From The Street & Onto The Garden
- Views From Street. Strathmore Apartments, Westwood By Richard Neutra, 1937. Four Buildings, With Two Apartments Each, Face A Central Garden & Towards UCLA
- Crystal Cathedral Community Church, Garden Grove, Orange County By Richard Neutra, 1979. The South-West Side Facing The Earlier Church
- Community Church, Garden Grove, Orange County By Richard Neutra, 1962. Interior Of The Church Looking Toward The Raised Section For The Preacher, & Toward The Gallery At The Rear
- House Near Hamburg By Richard Neutra, 1966. Exterior
- House Near Hamburg By Richard Neutra, 1966. Shaded Patio With Living Room Beyond.
- Notes:
- Recorded in 1955 at Neutra's own home in Los Angeles.
- Title from publisher's website (viewed April 15, 2021).
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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