Richard Neutra was a leading architect of the mid-century modern movement. He was born in Vienna in 1892, and studied architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts. In 1923 he immigrated to Los Angeles, where he became one of the most influential architects in Southern California.
Neutra is credited with designing over 450 buildings across the United States, including private residences, commercial buildings, schools and churches. His work is characterized by its use of natural materials and open floor plans.
Richard Neutra’s influence on mid-century modern architecture can be seen in his own home which he designed for himself and his family in 1947.