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

[@megfuchs9425]

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]

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

[@megfuchs9425]

@@kennixox262 My comment remains the same.😊

[@bluebox2000]

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.

[@carolynuschock9028]

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

[@williamtyre523]

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.

[@m.woodsrobinson9244]

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]

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.

[@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!

[@christopherkraft1327]

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

[@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.

[@donnaisaak3402]

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

[@MeMyselfAndUs903]

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

[@woodbliss568]

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]

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.

[@kennixox262]

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

[@stevethomas6052]

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]

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

[@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.

[@salty6pence672]

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.

[@greggcollins4215]

In Kansas we would call this a glass oven.

[@WilldoAldone]

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

[@petervanderwaart1138]

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]

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.

[@carolynuschock9028]

Wait till a branch falls

[@m.p.509]

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!

[@ropeburnsrussell]

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

[@BamBamBigelow.]

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

[@Pekao5]

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

[@Randydaudt]

Genius?

[@lindafurr2404]

Ugh!!! Not for me!

[@olafbigandglad]

It's not for me, to be honest.

[@gridplan]

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.

[@wdjones4735]

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

[@gmanette188]

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

[@FrequencyOfThought]

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

[@StamperWendy]

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

[@genghis_connie]

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

[@tinamagnuson2]

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

[@ahonaotokodesu7719]

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.

[@genevawaters3407]

What the brick house by it

[@ThisHouse]

That is the guest house.

[@JTThunderBOS]

There is an interview with Philip Johnson by Barbaralee Diamonstein (can be found on KZbin, 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.

[@abialo2010]

its a rectangle... i dont get it

[@Bbbuddy]

Did Johnson own stock in Windex?

[@mariakettlehut7399]

Would take me forever to clean all those windows

[@emmajohnson6955]

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

[@bowiearcangeli11]

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

[@tuvia4082]

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?

[@juliabrister4990]

I don't clean windows 😂

[@IamCaptainDeadpo0l]

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

[@jetsons101]

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.

[@mikemorgan4670]

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

[@geoffreysimpson3286]

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]

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

[@Laura-zy5jp]

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.

[@joncygardner]

How in the world would anyone have any privacy?

[@Porsche996driver]

Simple and elegant. #Design

[@sweetypatnett6123]

I don't think I would like to live in a glass house. I would be afraid of it shattering while inside. Anyway, it's beautiful but not for me.

[@kerrydyer7155]

The extroverts house!

[@moocowdad]

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

[@Rudevette]

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

[@smokeynedith3555]

No privacy in changing clothes. And where's the bathroom? Obviously he wouldn't be free to roam in his underwear. I would definitely be bored living there. And I would always feel like I'm being watched.

[@bigguy321]

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

[@wilsonsmom411]

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

[@jayess6318]

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]

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.

[@jenniferpatterson9291]

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

[@j1st633]

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

[@thomashazard525]

Is the Glass House beautiful? Sure. But it'd be like living in a fishbowl. No thanks.

[@dgriffin6074]

Can you imagine building a house like that in this Age of Antifa and BLM?

[@AlanDavidDoane]

It still exists today, so it appears to be safe from the enemies of fascism and racism that you bring up for some bizarre reason.