The Philip Johnson Glass House – Opening June 23, 2007

I have been come across this “story” in 3 different magazines just this past weekend. So, in case, this is news to you, here is the scoop about this now historic gem.

The Philip Johnson‘s Glass House, is one of 28 National Trust Historic Sites. It was a remarkable achievement when it was completed in 1949 and still looks stunning today and fills me with wonderment. Its exterior walls are of glass with no interior walls touching the exterior. The 47 acre estate in New Canaan, Connecticut includes 11 structures. Among them, the Guest House, Lake Pavilion, Painting Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, Ghost House, Studio, and Visitors Pavilion. And let’s not forget the sculpted gardens.

A visit to this site, or should I say a pilgrimage for some, would be the best way to appreciate this legendary Modernist architect’s life work. Opens June 23 and already sold out through August 2007. Hurry, there are only 50 visitors allowed each day!

Glass House Tour
90-minute guided tour | $25 per person
The Philip Johnson Glass House
199 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
tel 203.594.9585
fax 203.594.9885
The official site: http://www.philipjohnsonglasshouse.org

Great article about the getting the estate prepped for visitors here on www.businessweek.com

Great article about Philip Johnson’s life here on  www.nyc-architecture.com