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Philip Johnson‘s Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, designed by Johnson and enjoyed with curator David Whitney, reflects much more than its transparent facade suggests. The estate evolved into an expansive architectural playground over 49 acres, comprising 14 structures, including the Brick House, Library, Calluna Farms, and Grainger. Though the Glass House is iconic, it …
Philip Johnson, renowned for designing iconic structures like the Seagram Building and the Glass House, had a career marked by both brilliance and controversy. Known for his profound influence on American architecture, Johnson’s legacy is complicated by his Nazi sympathies in the 1930s. Despite his dark political past, Johnson’s architectural contributions remain significant. Born into …
The Glass House, a residential building designed by Philip Johnson in New Canaan, Connecticut, exemplifies modern architecture with its simplicity and perfect proportions. Completed in 1949, it was the first structure of fourteen built on the 47-acre estate over fifty years. Inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House, the one-story Glass House features an …
The Brick House, a guesthouse designed by architect Philip Johnson in New Canaan, Connecticut, has reopened following extensive restoration. Part of the renowned Glass House estate, Johnson covered the Brick House in Flemish-bond brickwork and positioned it just 80 feet from the Glass House. Despite its plain exterior, the Brick House interior reveals intricate details, …
