The Glass House published by Assouline is available from Amazon for $12.32.
The Philip Johnson Glass House was built in 1949 and is considered one of America’s iconic modernist structures. Over the course of nearly 50 years, Philip Johnson and David Whitney’s 47 acre site in New Canaan, CT, became a canvas for their innovation in the fields of architecture, art and landscape design.
The Glass House, which Johnson bequeathed to The National Trust opened to the public in the fall of 2007.
The book serves as a virtual visit of the house as well as a celebration of one of modern architecture’s most famous creations.
The basic concept for Johnson's glass house was borrowed from Mies van der Rohe, who was designing the glass-and-steel Farnsworth House during the same period. Unlike the Farnsworth House, however, Johnson's home is symmetrical and sits solidly on the ground.
Andy Warhol looking through the glass. The interior space is divided by low walnut cabinets and a brick cylinder which contains the bathroom.
Andy Warhol, David Whitney, Philip Johnson, Dr. John Dalton, and Robert A. M. Stern in the Glass House in 1964. Photo by David McCabe
The Glass House published by Assouline is available from Amazon for $12.32. The Philip Johnson Glass House was built in 1949 and is considered one of America’s iconic modernist structures. Over the course of nearly 50 years, Philip Johnson and David Whitney’s 47 acre site in New Canaan, CT, became a canvas for their innovation in the fields of architecture, art and landscape design.
The Glass House, which Johnson bequeathed to The National Trust opened to the public in the fall of 2007. The book serves as a virtual visit of the house as well as a celebration of one of modern architecture’s most famous creations.
The basic concept for Johnson's glass house was borrowed from Mies van der Rohe, who was designing the glass-and-steel Farnsworth House during the same period. Unlike the Farnsworth House, however, Johnson's home is symmetrical and sits solidly on the ground. 
Andy Warhol looking through the glass. The interior space is divided by low walnut cabinets and a brick cylinder which contains the bathroom. 
Andy Warhol, David Whitney, Philip Johnson, Dr. John Dalton, and Robert A. M. Stern in the Glass House in 1964. Photo by David McCabe
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20 comments:
Thank you for posting this. I had the pleasure of visiting The Glass House in May and it was fabulous. The tours are very popular and sell out for the year very quickly. This book looks like the next best thing!
I look forward to ordering a copy of that book - my husband would love The Glass House as Mies Van de Rohe is his absolute hero. Great post.
I do hope to see it in person very soon. I have heard that it sells out very quickly!
Enjoy the book Vicki!!
Love those last 2 photos!
that's my town in CT!
Oh course Mel! I forgot!!
Such an amazing structure.
What a bargain!
That house is modernism at its best, I love it.
I would love to see it in person some day - so gorgeous. Love the last pic!
I just went over to Amazon and ordered myself a copy. Keep it up, I love that Amazon has such great deals!
Those men of class, sitting inside glass.
Clearly - they were ahead of their time.
Wonderful! Especially the picture of Andy all buttoned down!
Wow, I've never seen this home. Thanks for the post -- I learned something new!! I love innovative architechture and this house is very cool.
Sabina ~
The image of Warhol looking out is quite telling. I would love to visit someday. Thanks for the bargain update.
I love these pictures. The furniture is amazing, if I had an office that would be furniture I would pick out.
neat pary ! I can almost listen their conversation...
I am so happy that everyone liked this post, I LOVE this house!! I hope that you all were able to snag the book at a great price!
Best,
Ronda
Great post, the Glass House is one of my favourites in North America. I´m an interior stylist from Buenos Aires and love your blog!
how savvy. i adore those barcelona chairs.... want want want one.
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