BETA
Chapter 1
The birth of a transparent icon
Chapter 2
The hidden structures of the estate
Chapter 3
Living in a fishbowl
YOUR GOAL
Master of Philip Johnson's Glass House
Ch 3 · Living in a fishbowl
federico Build a house with glass walls to discover how Philip Johnson challenged traditional privacy.
federico Philip Johnson Glass House
Through clear glass walls, the trees stand tall, Nature's beauty answers every call.
Fun Fact
No moving chairs: Philip Johnson was so obsessive about the design of the Glass House that he kept the furniture in exact, unmoving positions for over fifty years.
Glossary
transparency (noun)
The condition of being clear and visible. It’s the reason you can’t walk around your glass house in pajamas without the neighbors noticing.
The condition of being clear and visible. It’s the reason you can’t walk around your glass house in pajamas without the neighbors noticing.
Gossip
Would you prefer a house that changes with your life, or stays perfectly preserved?
Quiz
Which famous pop artist was a close friend of the couple and filmed a movie on the Glass House grounds?
Quiz
What material did Philip Johnson use for the window shades to soften the sun's glare inside?
Quiz
In what year did Philip Johnson pass away at the age of 98 inside his beloved Glass House?
Quiz
What public organization now owns and maintains the Glass House estate for visitors?
Quiz
What major structural element of the Glass House recently required a full, delicate restoration due to failing nails?
Quiz
Which legendary designer created the iconic leather chairs and daybed inside the Glass House?
Quiz
Who was Philip Johnson's long-time partner and collaborator who helped curate the estate's gardens and art?