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May 12, 2016 · Explore the signature structures of the influential American architect. By Elizabeth Stamp. May 12, 2016. Even before he began designing buildings, Philip Johnson (1906–2005) was...
- Elizabeth Stamp
- The Glass House. In 1946, just after he had returned to the United States, Johnson decided to buy a five-acre plot of land in New Canaan. On this land, which is located very close to New York City, Johnson built a residence for himself called The Glass House.
- The Rockefeller Guest House. The Rockefeller Guest House was built at 242 East 52nd Street in East Manhattan in 1950. The house was commissioned by Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller, the philanthropist wife of John D. Rockefeller.
- The Seagram Building. The Seagram Building is a skyscraper located at 375 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Initially, the building served as the headquarters of the Seagram Company, which was a Canadian distiller.
- Elmer Holmes Bobst Library. The Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, also referred to as the Bobst, is the main library of New York University. The name of the library derives from its benefactor, Elmer Holmes Bobst, who donated more than eleven million to the project.
Learn about Philip Johnson, a prominent architect who designed modern and postmodern buildings, such as the Glass House and the Seagram Building. Find out his biography, awards, controversies, and influences.
Here are the 15 works of Philip Johnson every architect should visit: 1. Glass House, US | Philip Johnson. Front Elevation – Glass House. Year: 1949. Type: House. Location: 798–856 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan, Connecticut. 2. Seagram Building, US. Long exposure of the skyscraper – Seagram Building. Year: 1958. Type: Office.
Philip Johnson, American architect known both for his promotion of the International Style and for helping define postmodernist architecture. His notable buildings included the Glass House, the AT&T Building, and the Seagram Building, the latter of which he designed with his mentor, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 17, 2010 · Inspired by Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House, the Glass House by Philip Johnson, with its perfect proportions and its simplicity, is considered one of the first most brilliant works of...
A comprehensive list of the postmodern architect's works, from his early houses to his late skyscrapers. Includes collaborations with other architects, locations, dates, and photos of his buildings.
