Richard Neutra Born
Vienna 1892/ Studied under Adolf Loos Technical University of Vienna/
moved to U.S. 1923/ worked for Frank Lloyd Wright and with Rudolph
Schindler/ in the 1930's his practice trained Gregory Ain, Harwell
Hamilton Harris, and Ralph Soriano. Died in Germany 1970.
Bernard and Adele Cohen House 1954
Hassrick Residence 1958 ( with Thaddeus Longstreth)
Architect Richard Neutra designed the 1958 Hassrick house
in East Falls in the International Style. The house was designed for an artist, wife, and three
children.Neutra created a relaxed
and open space for a young family with three boys. Typical of his work during
the 1950?s and 1960?s, Neutra created a large space in the living room with
walls of glass, and fireplace pulled from the wall. The house was made inexpensively built and used local
materials such as Bethayers block. Soon after the houses completion, Neutra and
long time collaborator Thaddeus Longstreth designed a two-story addition for
the owners Bugatti. Finally a second addition of a ?foundry? was designed by local
architect Irwin Stein (although Longstreth was able to influence the placement).
front, garage and 2nd story bedroom addition by Neutra/Longstreth living room and master bedroom on the right side view of living room and bedroom/ sliding panels to shield kitchen as needed
rear view toward George Nakashima designed kitchen
This home has recently been restored more photos soon to come of the renovation
Coveney House 1958 (with Thaddeus Longstreth) additions 1968, 1977 photos removed at homeowners request
Friedland Residence1957-58
Pitcairn House 1959-62 Longstreth collaborating Pitcairn, Feodor U. photo to come soon
Seitchik House 1959 Longstreth collaborating Harry Seitchik Frazier Rd abington
Wolfe House 1958 Longstreth collaborating Charles H. Wolfe Papermill Rd, Upper Merion, Pa
Index to MODERN HOMES PHILADELPHIA History Pages
Overview of Philadelphia Area Mid-Century Modern Residential Architecture(below on this page)Photo overviewfollowed by brief written overview of Philadelphia mid-century architects .
Time Lineof area modern homes from 1930's to todayMid-Century Modern Homes Architects Who Designed Mid-Century Modern Homes in the Philadelphia Region
photographs of the regional homes designed by each architect are included
