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Philip Cortelyou Johnson (July 8, 1906 – January 25, 2005) was an American architect who designed modern and postmodern architecture.
May 12, 2016 · Explore the signature structures of the influential American architect. Even before he began designing buildings, Philip Johnson (1906–2005) was influencing architecture. At age 26, the ...
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2 days ago · Philip Johnson (born July 8, 1906, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.—died January 25, 2005, New Canaan, Connecticut) was an American architect and critic known both for his promotion of the International Style and, later, for his role in defining postmodernist architecture.
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- Glass House (1949) One of Johnson’s most iconic creations, the Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, epitomizes Modernist principles. This transparent structure blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, showcasing Johnson’s commitment to redefining architectural norms.
- Seagram Building (1958) Collaborating with Mies van der Rohe, Johnson designed the Seagram Building in New York City. A quintessential example of the International Style, this skyscraper features a sleek glass facade and minimalistic aesthetics.
- Crystal Cathedral (1980) Moving into the realm of religious architecture, Johnson designed the Crystal Cathedral in California. Its reflective exterior and innovative use of glass exemplify Johnson’s ability to adapt his design language to diverse contexts.
- AT&T Building (now Sony Tower) (1984) A prominent example of Postmodernism, the AT&T Building in New York City stands out with its distinctive Chippendale-inspired pediment.
Dec 12, 2018 · Coughlin’s in-house designer was the museum curator and emerging architect Philip Johnson, who was himself a Fascist. Before that point, Johnson was renowned as a propagandist for a...
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He was co-curator with Hitchcock on the seminal 1932 show of modern architecture and book, The International Style, and later with Barr on Machine Art (1934) as well as retrospectives on Frank Lloyd Wright (1947) and Mies van der Rohe (1949), among many other exhibitions.
Jan 7, 2003 · Learn about the life and work of Philip Johnson, one of the major American architectural minds of the twentieth century. From his role as a critic and curator of modernism to his own designs of iconic buildings, Johnson shaped the urban skylines of the country.
