Originally from Vienna Richard Neutra came to America early in his career settling in California His influence on post-war architecture is undisputed the sunny climate & rich landscape being particularly suited to his cool sleek modern style Neutra had a keen appreciation for the relationship between people & nature; his trademark plate glass walls & ceilings which turn into deep overhangs have the effect of connecting the indoors with the outdoors His ability to incorporate technology aesthetic science & nature into his designs brought him to the forefront of Modernist architecture For the first time all of Richard Neutra's works (nearly 300 private homes schools & public buildings) are gathered together in one volume illustrated by over 1000 photographs including those of Julius Shulman & other prominent photographers