Glasshouse, New Canaan, CT

The Glass House is a historic house museum in New Canaan, Connecticut, built in 1948–49. It was designed by architect Philip Johnson as his own residence. It has been called his "signature work”. The house is an example of early use of industrial materials in home design, such as glass and steel. Johnson lived at the weekend retreat for 58 years; 45 years with his long time companion David Whitney, an art critic and curator who helped design the landscaping and largely collected the art displayed there.  

Johnson came from a rich family from Cleveland, where his father was an attorney. Further money came from his mother's side. In 1924, his father handed down a high proportion of his fortune. Johnson’s sisters got cash, while Johnson acquired Alcoa stock, the source of a lifelong self-indulgence.  

In 2020 woke culture caught up to him. Johnson’s commitment to white supremacy, spread of Nazi publications, involvement with American fascist politics, and effective segregation of the architects surfaced. Note: Never side with the loser, history will catch up to you. 

Nevertheless, it was a beautiful spring day when visiting!! Great day to spend hours wandering around the grounds!