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Design And Its Proof: Richard J Neutra And Darell Boyd Harmon, Sarah Sheridan
Design And Its Proof: Richard J Neutra And Darell Boyd Harmon, Sarah Sheridan
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When describing his ‘Philosophy of Design’ Neutra described his architecture as an assimilation of ideas that were informed by his own observations and those of the sciences.[i] Eager to substantiate his design theory and the innovative nature of his school design, Neutra extended his investigations into the sciences. He proposed that he would take scientific research findings and apply them to the architectural design problem; his writings reveal his critical knowledge of science and scientific methodology, and his trenchant observations on its relevance for architectural design.
Because of its difficulty proving its significance, Neutra proposed that one of the …