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

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11 ай бұрын

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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@carolynuschock9028 11 ай бұрын

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

@megfuchs9425 11 ай бұрын

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!"

@kennixox262 11 ай бұрын

It was more of a pavilion and not a full time home. There are other structures on the property.

@megfuchs9425 11 ай бұрын

@@kennixox262 My comment remains the same.😊

@bluebox2000 11 ай бұрын

Johnson would be distressed about the black glass surrounding him at night. Perimeter draperies were added to help with that. I've visited this house and it is truly remarkable, but not practical at all. It's a party room and I would have a bedroom suite in a different out building. The Farnsworth House, which I prefer, was also just as problematic for occupants. They both are a beautiful concept, but then the day to day reality kicks in.

@donnaisaak3402 11 ай бұрын

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

@MeMyselfAndUs903 11 ай бұрын

As my mother always said…”People in glass houses should dress in the basement”. 😊

@TheopolisQSmith 11 ай бұрын

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

@williamtyre523 11 ай бұрын

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.

@krazmokramer 11 ай бұрын

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!

@christopherkraft1327 11 ай бұрын

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

@m.woodsrobinson9244 11 ай бұрын

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.

@junipersnow1 11 ай бұрын

That caught my eye also, the home design is perfect for that/a property, that is secluded and lots of observable Nature in every direction, you can enjoy every season from the bed, couch or dining table. Your front door is the properties entrance gate 🧐....Not the best design for a urban property in the center of down town.

@SpanishEclectic 11 ай бұрын

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.

@kennixox262 11 ай бұрын

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

@woodbliss568 11 ай бұрын

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.

@jameskiehm546 11 ай бұрын

My opinion, the politics aside, Farnsworth was more livable and practical where Johnson was more of an art piece on a perfect piece of land. I love them both but for different reasons.

@stevethomas6052 11 ай бұрын

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 ..

@PachinkoMedia 11 ай бұрын

It seems mundane now literally because of this house. Someone has to do it first.

@oneminuteofmyday 11 ай бұрын

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.

@WilldoAldone 11 ай бұрын

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

@carolynuschock9028 11 ай бұрын

Wait till a branch falls

@greggcollins4215 11 ай бұрын

In Kansas we would call this a glass oven.

@wdjones4735 11 ай бұрын

So Marin County California…..I could see some rich stock broker living in Tiburon building a house like this!

@salty6pence672 11 ай бұрын

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.

@petervanderwaart1138 11 ай бұрын

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.

@petervanderwaart1138 10 ай бұрын

By the way, the Brick House shown briefly in the video is/was a sort of annex for guests. It was heavily water damaged in a storm, and is not open to the public.

@gmanette188 11 ай бұрын

For functions it's perfect To live in it would be uncomfortable to me

@FrequencyOfThought 11 ай бұрын

you would feel like as if someone was watching you even though they aren't

@Paulftate 11 ай бұрын

not happening with me 👍

@genevawaters3407 11 ай бұрын

What the brick house by it

@ThisHouse 11 ай бұрын

That is the guest house.

@Pekao5 10 ай бұрын

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

@BamBamBigelow. 11 ай бұрын

I don't see what is genius with this house at all? Maybe add curtains

@ropeburnsrussell 11 ай бұрын

It's an awesome pool house, but I dont see it as a residence.

@gridplan 11 ай бұрын

I toured it a few years ago. Don't get me wrong, it's beautiful, quiet, secluded. Rolling hills surround it ; there's a pond down the hill with a small concrete structure in it. It's great. The thing that gave me pause is the same one I have about the Stahl House in L.A.: the sun. The sun beats down on the contents of the house day in, day out. It takes a toll on what's inside. The docent said as much. There is, for example, an old painting in the Glass House the colors of which have faded over the years because of the sun.

@StamperWendy 11 ай бұрын

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

@genghis_connie 11 ай бұрын

FY: The house now stands as a sculpture museum. It overlooks part of the Rippowan River.

@m.p.509 11 ай бұрын

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!

@ahonaotokodesu7719 11 ай бұрын

Legend has it that Johnson ripped off a rough sketch of Farnsworth house but that he wasn't able to make out it was meant to be elevated. So he just put a glass box directly on the ground. I don't know if this is true, but as long as Mies was around Johnson was a minor league player.

@tinamagnuson2 11 ай бұрын

With no screen doors, it was hot as hell when I visited 8 years ago.

@lindafurr2404 11 ай бұрын

Ugh!!! Not for me!

@Randydaudt 11 ай бұрын

Genius?

@woodbliss568 11 ай бұрын

See my comment above.

@olafbigandglad 11 ай бұрын

It's not for me, to be honest.

@emmajohnson6955 11 ай бұрын

Though you guys was moving how you got time to up load. Lol

@JTThunderBOS 11 ай бұрын

There is an interview with Philip Johnson by Barbaralee Diamonstein (can be found on KZfaq, but it is like 3 hours long) where he describes the night Mies was a guest. Mies said that he could not spend a night in the house, and Johnson then describes Mies staying at a neighbor's house instead.

@mariakettlehut7399 11 ай бұрын

Would take me forever to clean all those windows

@juliabrister4990 11 ай бұрын

I don't clean windows 😂

@oldguy9051 11 ай бұрын

Personal opinion on the architecture aside, it strikes me as inconsequential if one designs and builds a (nearly) totally transparent house only to completely withdraw it from the public eye.

@jetsons101 11 ай бұрын

I think the house and grounds are beautiful, "but" it could use some drapes for afterdark and for the summertime hope it has a oversized A/C system.

@kerrydyer7155 10 ай бұрын

The extroverts house!

@thriftingwithlawayne 11 ай бұрын

He designed The Cathedral Of Hope in Dallas one of the largest LGBTQ+ churchs.

@joncygardner 22 күн бұрын

How in the world would anyone have any privacy?

@mikemorgan4670 11 ай бұрын

Good for you Buddy, that truck will be a ton of fun! Love to see it used and abused and not mall crawling 😂😂

@abialo2010 11 ай бұрын

its a rectangle... i dont get it

@Bbbuddy 11 ай бұрын

Did Johnson own stock in Windex?

@IamCaptainDeadpo0l 8 ай бұрын

people who live in a glass house change their clothes in the basement.

@bowiearcangeli11 11 ай бұрын

It’s interesting, but not for me! I like privacy and the security of not feeling on display.

@moocowdad 11 ай бұрын

no insulation, no privacy to walk around and have a dump may as well live in a hot greenouse

@geoffreysimpson3286 11 ай бұрын

Just like modern art looks like it could have been done by an eight year old child, the Johnson Glass House appears as though a 1st year architectural student could have designed it.

@richm6256 11 ай бұрын

I wonder how many birds have died trying to fly through it

@tuvia4082 11 ай бұрын

Nice house I suppose. My guess is that with all that glass someone would be doing a lot of cleaning. Ladder, squeegee, windex, and other supplies. What is the r value for insulation?

@bigguy321 10 ай бұрын

I sure hope he didn't throw stones. Since we all know that people who live in glass houses...

@Rudevette 11 ай бұрын

That thing is proof that architecture is for the simple minded.

@wilsonsmom411 11 ай бұрын

Its really disturbing that someone with such awful beliefs built something so beautiful

@jayess6318 7 ай бұрын

Rectangle, low ceilings, all glass! Nice but let's face it these accolades for so many years for such a simple concept that millions have thought of and many constructed is a little over the top! Without the location, the landscape it would be a boring rectangle glass house!

@KH-gj1rt 11 ай бұрын

This is definitely a cool house but it's not for me. I like my privacy and can you imagine having to keep all the glass clean.

@Porsche996driver 11 ай бұрын

Simple and elegant. #Design

@jenniferpatterson9291 6 ай бұрын

It IS a pretty transparent (pun intended) rip-off of Farnsworth House.

@j1st633 11 ай бұрын

Not my taste. I would use it as social area for entertainment.

@davealexander59 11 ай бұрын

Buy Windex stock.

@Laura-zy5jp 11 ай бұрын

Although it is really unique Personally I would never want a house like this ever. It has absolutely no privacy whatsoever. It’s really unpractical that anyone who values architectural beauty , a modicum of privacy and curb appeal would want a home like this . Not for me. Interesting video but it’s just a glass shell of a house.