Architectural Genius Amidst Personal Controversy: Philip Johnson's Glass House

Dive deep into the mesmerizing world of Philip Johnson's architectural masterpiece, the Glass House. But it's not just about the bricks and glass – discover the controversial tales that echo within its walls.

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[megfuchs]

I would not be able to sleep even one night in this house! As my grandma used to say when she didn't care for something, " It's a good thing we're all different!"

[carolynuschock]

I can only see it scorching in summer and freezing in winter

[williamtyre]

Another great video. And thank you for clarifying the issues between the Glass House and the Farnsworth House, which came first, and what the architects thought of each other's work.

[markeedee]

The true star of the show is the gorgeous landscape. The house itself just reflects and amplifies the beauty of it. The house needed no ornamentation because the setting was the ornamentation.

[Fevebblefester]

I would not live in it. Even in the middle of nowhere.

[krazmokramer]

I like this house better than I like the Farnsworth House. Maybe it's the black framework? Definitely not a house for hoarders. That windowless "guest house" (isolation cell) is creepy!

[christopherkraft]

Wow, the Gass House is so unique!! I'd hate to be the one in charge of keeping the windows clean!!! 👍👍🏣

[donnaisaak]

People that live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones😂

[SpanishEclectic]

Even though Mid-Century houses are now 'old', they're still not my thing. In this case, I'd be freaked out that someone was watching, especially at night. Besides, I have too much stuff, and like to hang (not modern) art on my walls. This reminds me of the "Lake House" used in the movie of the same name, starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. From bits of reading that I've done (and some stories you have shared here) architecture was a field rife with jealousy, drama, and scandal, lol.

[kennixox]

I've always like the brick herringbone floors. I wish that would make a comeback.

[oneminuteofmyday]

I have built all-window houses for my Sims for decades now, but seeing one in real life is bizarre. I wouldn't be able to live in it.

[petervanderwaart]

Its up the street a couple miles from me. I have taken the tour. The house, including furnishings, are exactly as shown in early pictures. It is often asked if it gets hot in summer, and the answer is yes. To control the temp, a system was installed that creates an artificial fog every 20 minutes or so when its hot. You can see a little of this at 1:17 in the video.

[woodbliss]

Philip Johnson Plagiarized Mies Van Der Rohe's Farnsworth House with this project.
The Farnsworth House is a masterpiece.
Mies was the genius.
Johnson was a self promoter with no new ideas and, in this case, a plagiarist.
When Johnson showed Mies this house, at first glance mies turned around and walked away.

[SkunkelWalt]

I have always wanted to do this with salvage glass from a mall or shopping center in my yard. But smaller maybe a small work studio.

[m.p.]

It is one of the most special memories I have : Meeting Johnson. This home and Mies’ Glass House..well, the Barcelona Pavilion really have been a huge influence on me. It would be incredible for you to further explore the grounds at this home and share more about Johnson’s life. But walking through the Dallas Museum of Art with Johnson holding my arm as we talked was a night I will never forget. Thank you for this video!

[stevethomas]

Glass metal in the shape of squares . Amazing . Timeless, never done before and so easy to do anyone can design it and put it anywhere they want . So let’s all calm down ..

[WilldoAldone]

Would be great for a few days. Needs some private areas for resting and dining.

[greggcollins]

In Kansas we would call this a glass oven.

[StamperWendy]

...crystal clear reminder... Good one!
Thanks, Ken!

[Pekao]

Heyyy shout out for Connecticut!!! They do tours of the house but you need to buy tickets in advance. Learned that the hard way. lol