Philip Johnson Glass House, New Canaan, CT Photos

The Philip Johnson Glass House (1949) was the residence of this renowned architect in New Canaan, CT. There are several modern structures including art galleries integrated into a private park-like setting. It is run by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Panorama of Brick House, Glass House & pool at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.

Panorama showing relation of Philip Johnson Glass & Brick Houses with paths between. New Canaan, CT.

Panorama of stone walls & tree gaps which Johnson considered part of landscape design at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.


See Also:	Connecticut House Museums & Open-Air Museums of Connecticut


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Panorama of stone walls, roads, & dry well of Johnson's landscaped approach to Philip Johnson Glass & Brick Houses. New Canaan, CT.	Footpaths designed for Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT. Architect: Philip Johnson.	Swimming pool (c1955) on pasture outside Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.	Philip Johnson Glass House (c1949). New Canaan, CT. Architect: Philip Johnson.

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Pond Pavilion (1962) at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT. Architect: Philip Johnson.	Pond Pavilion (1962) at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.	Lincoln Kirstein Tower (1985) under restoration at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.	Brick House (1949) contains utilitarian functions for Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT. Architect: Philip Johnson.

Brick House (1949) round window details at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.	Brick House windowless side facing Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.	Entrance to underground Painting Gallery (1965) at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.	Interior of Painting Gallery (1965) with swivel walls to change views at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.

Sculpture Gallery (1970) at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT. Architect: Philip Johnson.	Sculpture Gallery (1970) at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.	Interior of Sculpture Gallery at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.	Interior of Sculpture Gallery at Philip Johnson Glass House. New Canaan, CT.

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Background displays at Philip Johnson Glass House reception center. New Canaan, CT.