{"product_id":"books-neutra-basic-architecture-art-by-barbara-lamprecht","title":"Neutra Basic Architecture\/Art","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe quintessential California Modernist\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Richard Neutra\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Architecture Series features: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ean introduction to the life and work of the architect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe major works in chronological order\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einformation about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as construction problems and resolutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of the best and most famous buildings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eapproximately 120 illustrations (photographs, sketches, drafts and plans)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53506606924049,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9783822827734.jpg?v=1778114905","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-neutra-basic-architecture-art-by-barbara-lamprecht","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}