The Phillip Johnson Glass House
Above is The Glass House by the one and only Phillip Johnson. When it was completed in 1949, it was a groundbreaking work of modern American architecture. It became an instant sensation, and as you can see, has had a huge influence on the way a house would and could look in the future. Who wants to go on a Sketch42 field trip with me to see The Glass house? It’s been fully restored and since 2007 tours are available to the public, see HERE for details.
Ultimately, I think you guys know that I’m more of a “Lets buy an ol’ fixer upper” of a house kinda gal. (Even though that’s not what I did in my current apartment). “It’s charming,” I’ll say when its dumpy. “Its quaint,” I’ll say when its small. Yea, that’s the kinda thing I like: PROJECTS! But then I see houses like this. Weird, quirky, and beyond amazing. Although I do think most architects could REALLY use a hand from some supremely talented interior designers on furniture selection. As a Manhattan dweller, I have no concept of curb appeal. I just think about what a place should look like INSIDE since I generally have no control over the outside. What would you build if you could build a home from scratch? In the woods? On 47 acres with no one to see you? Maybe it would look something like this!
Below are some crazy, cool and fascinating places that human beings inhabit. Enjoy!
The NaCl House by David Jameson Architect
Giovanni D’Ambrosio designed the Under the Moonlight house in Mount Hotham, Australia.
Lake House by Frederico Valsassina Architects
Hill House by Andrew Maynard Architects
Click through to see more!
Guanabanos House by Taller Héctor Barroso
Skirt + Rock House by MCK Architects
Beam House by Uri Cohen Architects
wNw Bar by Vo Trong Nghia
Ada Street by Amin Taha Architects
Mario Rocha House by Carlos Nuno Lacerda
Casa Playa Las Palmeras by Riofrio+Rodrigo Architects
Casa Playa Las Lomas I-05 by Vértice Arquitectos
Top photo via The Glass House, all other photos via The Contemporist, which you should read if you like modern architecture and design.
So now, who is down for that road trip to The Glass House?
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oh my goodness! the Guanabanos House absolutely stopped my heart. I love this architectural aesthetic- one of my favorites is the picture window house by Shigeru Ban or pretty much anything by Richard Meier. Someday I hope to own a glass house on a 100 acre estate. with horses. One can dream right?!
My husband is such a fan of that type of architecture! He has lots and lots of books on case study houses (I think a lot of the homes in your pictures can qualify as them) and they are so interesting to look through.
I would so be down for that field trip! You should do it for real.
wow…so cool.
These are the sorts of houses I like to see OTHER people living in
Fun to enjoy, but not to stay!
-SF
Sign me up! That house looks amazing and is definitely on my list to see. Fabulous post! The Guanabanos house is my favorite out of the group. im addicted to all the architecture shared on http://www.dezeen.com I think you’ll dig it, too, if you haven’t already
Field trip! I would also take one to Under the Moonlight, if it weren’t on the other side of the world…