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Nikil Saval writes about the twentieth-century architect Philip Johnson, who is the subject of “The Man in the Glass House,” a new biography written by Mark Lamster.

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Philip Johnson (1906-2005) was a seminal figure in American architecture, whose philosophy evolved significantly over his long career, reflecting an engagement with both Modernism and Postmodernism. Initially, Johnson was a staunch advocate for Modernism and played a crucial role in promoting the International Style in architecture. This style emphasized functionalism, simplicity, and the use of new materials such as glass, steel, and concrete. Johnson's Glass House in New Canaan…

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Philip Johnson (1906-2005) weaves his signature design elements - including a play with scale, landscape, minimalism, and classical architectural details - in both his residential and commercial projects. Philip Johnson, Pictured with his Design Model of the AT&T Building (now the Sony Building) in Manhattan, Completed in 1984. Examples include: the exterior of the AT&T Building (shown above), the exterior of Johnson's Lake Pavilion (shown below) on the property of his home in New Canaan…

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Philip Johnson (1906-2005) was a seminal figure in American architecture, whose philosophy evolved significantly over his long career, reflecting an engagement with both Modernism and Postmodernism. Initially, Johnson was a staunch advocate for Modernism and played a crucial role in promoting the International Style in architecture. This style emphasized functionalism, simplicity, and the use of new materials such as glass, steel, and concrete. Johnson's Glass House in New Canaan…

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