Philip Johnson's Glass House
Posted by Damien Cabral on Mon, Feb 14, 2011
We all know choosing new windows for our home is a big decision. Now imagine picking windows for a home made entirely of glass. That is what Phillip Johnson did when he built this glass house in CT.
When people come into my house, I say "Just shut up and look around."
--Philip Johnson
Well it doesn’t get more direct than that, does it? The house is made of quarter-inch thick glass supported by black steel pillars. It also features rich walnut cabinetry and brick floors that are polished with a purple hue. The house sits on a 47 acre site and is often referred to as Johnson’s “viewing platform.” For a time, Phillip Johnson used the house as his private residence even after he donated the house to the Natural Trust. The house is now open to the general public and tour reservations can be made here: philipjohnsonglasshouse.org Be sure to check out the amazing pictures of this house below.
Photo Credit: The Glass House
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