In the second installment of the UCLA Library series “L.A. Stories,” scholars and UCLA Library experts discuss the legacy of Richard Neutra and the important work of preserving his physical archive, the Richard and Dion Neutra Papers, stewarded by UCLA Library Special Collections. The materials will be of interest to researchers from a number of different domains.
Richard Neutra (1892-1970) was an Austrian-American architect whose seminal mid-century designs significantly influenced the aesthetics and philosophy of modern architecture in Los Angeles and beyond. One of the most influential architects of the twentieth century, Neutra immigrated to the U.S. in the 1920s to work with the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, subsequently moving to L.A. in 1925. Over his career, Neutra designed hundreds of houses, schools and civic buildings locally and internationally. His designs are known for their seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces and emphasis on functionality, beauty and well-being.
Featuring:
• Simon V. Elliot, visual materials specialist and licensing coordinator, UCLA Library Special Collections
• Barbara Lamprecht, M.Arch., PhD, architectural historian and historic preservation consultant
• Devin Mattlin, paper conservator, UCLA Library Preservation & Conservation department
• Consuela (Chela) Metzger, head of Preservation & Conservation at UCLA Library
• Raymond Neutra, president of the Neutra Institute for Survival Through Design
The L.A. Stories series elevates UCLA Library’s regional collections, including diverse communities, cultures and historical landmarks. We invite researchers and others to visit the Library’s website to access these and other collections: go.library.ucl...