Dion Neutra

Dion Neutra (October 8, 1926 – November 24, 2019) was an American architect and activist. He worked originally with his father, Richard Neutra (1892–1970).[1] He became president of the Neutra company upon Richard Neutra's death in 1970.[1]

Dion Neutra
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Dion Neutra in August 2010
Personal information
Name Dion Neutra
Nationality American
Birth date (1926-10-08)October 8, 1926
Birth place Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Date of death November 24, 2019(2019-11-24) (aged 93)
Place of death Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Work
Buildings VDL II Research House (with Richard Neutra); Huntington Beach Public Library; Scheimer House; Kronish House; Treetops Apartments

He was known for his blog dedicated to the preservation of the Kronish House in Beverly Hills, California, currently under threat of demolition.[2] Other projects Neutra fought for protection include the Cyclorama Building at Gettysburg on the Gettysburg battlefield, Pennsylvania,[3] and the Mariners Medical Arts Building in Newport Beach, California.[4]

Neutra died on November 24, 2019 at his home in Neutra VDL Studio and Residences, Los Angeles at the age of 93.[5]

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