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May 12, 2016 · Architecture. Get to Know Philip Johnson’s Iconic Architecture. Explore the signature structures of the influential American architect. By Elizabeth Stamp. May 12, 2016. Even before...
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May 7, 2024 · Philip Johnson (born July 8, 1906, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.—died January 25, 2005, New Canaan, Connecticut) was an American architect and critic known both for his promotion of the International Style and, later, for his role in defining postmodernist architecture.
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AIA Gold Medal (1978) Buildings. Glass House, Seagram Building 's 2 restaurants, 550 Madison Avenue, IDS Tower, PPG Place, Crystal Cathedral. Philip Cortelyou Johnson (July 8, 1906 – January 25, 2005) was an American architect who designed modern and postmodern architecture. Among his best-known designs are his modernist Glass House in New ...
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Oct 15, 2023 · Philip Johnson was an American Architect and critic who is best known for promoting the International Style. He is one of architecture’s most influential architects, having played a major role in defining postmodernist architecture.
- Glass House (1949) One of Johnson’s most iconic creations, the Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, epitomizes Modernist principles. This transparent structure blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, showcasing Johnson’s commitment to redefining architectural norms.
- Seagram Building (1958) Collaborating with Mies van der Rohe, Johnson designed the Seagram Building in New York City. A quintessential example of the International Style, this skyscraper features a sleek glass facade and minimalistic aesthetics.
- Crystal Cathedral (1980) Moving into the realm of religious architecture, Johnson designed the Crystal Cathedral in California. Its reflective exterior and innovative use of glass exemplify Johnson’s ability to adapt his design language to diverse contexts.
- AT&T Building (now Sony Tower) (1984) A prominent example of Postmodernism, the AT&T Building in New York City stands out with its distinctive Chippendale-inspired pediment.
Jul 8, 2017 · His appreciation of—and ability to design in—a wide range of styles can be most notably seen at his estate in New Canaan, Connecticut, where the original glass house is surrounded by everything...
Jan 12, 2019 · Share. It may be the single most important architectural detail of the last fifty years. Emerging bravely from the glassy sea of Madison Avenue skyscrapers in midtown Manhattan, the open pediment...
