The ultra moderne moderne school of architecture is well represented in the recently completed home shown here by Architect Neutra. The first impressions one has are of an abundance of windows, roomy decks, square corners, and nearly an approach to massiveness. Yet this is not a large house, although all rooms are good sized. Climatic conditions in the Southern San Joaquin are of course taken into consideration in the design. Note, for instance, that deck and roof combine to afford good shade on the hottest days, and windows are set back far enough so that the sun's rays do not hit the rooms directly.
The type of construction is a composite chassis of steel and wood; with continuous milled posts, diagonally braced. The exterior is finished in light oyster shell, brush coat on cement plaster. Roof is fourply composition gravel.
Door and window frames are steel sash, and porches are screen enclosd. All of the roof and ceilings are insulated with Celotex.
Heating is by Marvelaire forced draft air conditioning unit; the fireplace has a Superior unit. Lighting is in keeping with the modern treatment, with recessed ceiling lights.
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