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“A building can be designed to satisfy by the month with the regularity of the provider. Or it can give satisfaction in a very different way, by the moment, the fraction of a second, with the thrill of a lover”

Quote by Richard Neutra

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Richard Neutra
Richard Neutra

Richard Neutra, born on April 8, 1892 in Austria and died on April 16, 1970 in the United States, was a renowned modernist architect. His designs were characterized by simplicity, functionality, and a harmonious integration with nature. Neutra's architectural works are spread across the globe, with his most famous projects including the Villa Savoye and Villa Europa in Los Angeles. more

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