THE GLASS HOUSE by Philip Johnson

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The Glass House is one of the largest projects undertaken by the American architect Philip Johnson, since this work began with a significant career as an architect and developer of the new architectural discourse has changed and even marked a significant understanding of the architecture of the twentieth century.
Philip Johnson, a top disciple of the German architect Mies van der Rohe and later apostate it began work in 1949 in the draft of its own house in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA.
























Concept

At the Glass House is clearly one of the most important architectural principles proposed by Mies van der Rohe: “Less is more, here are minimal materials used, elements of the economy is very clear and does virtually any ornament.
The basic concept of The Glass House was taken from the house Farnworth by Mies van der Rohe, but with differences as the symmetry and the seat firmly on the ground. The interior space is divided by cabinets and a low brick cylinder containing the bathroom. Much of the furniture Bauhaus Johnson stays at home

SOURCE : wikiarquitectura.com

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