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There's No Shortage of Glass in These 7 Homes Designed by Philip Johnson
It's safe to say that Philip Johnson was one of the most famous and influential American architects of the 20th century.
Philip Johnson’s Only Dallas House Asks $19.5M
An amplified version of the architect’s arched pavilion in New Canaan, Beck House has been expertly renovated and put back on the...
With $1 Million, You Can Save Philip Johnson’s First Commissioned House
Under threat and in need of a new owner, the Booth House in Bedford, New York, is a minimal dwelling with a deep connection to...
Friday Finds 8.19.11
Discover the delightfully obscure, the strangely humorous, and the downright good design that the editors of Dwell found this...
The Dwell 24: Casey Johnson
Casey Johnson creates functional, form-driven wood objects designed, built, and hand-carved in his North Carolina studio.
Glass House on California's North Coast
C-Glass House is a minimal glass house located in Marin, California, designed by Deegan Day Design.
The Longtime Connecticut Retreat of American Novelist Philip Roth Lists for $2.9M
The late Pulitzer Prize–winning author wrote some of his best-known works in a cottage on the 150-acre property, which also...
Fashion Designer Philip Lim’s NYC Loft Is a Book-Filled Oasis
Floor-to-ceiling bookcases are the backbone of Philip Lim’s apartment—and the titles are organized via photographic memory.
After a Year on the Market, Philip Johnson’s Wiley House Drops by $2 Million
The influence that Philip Johnson had on midcentury architecture in New Canaan, Connecticut is undeniable.
A Forgotten Philip Johnson Home Gets a New Lease on Life
For friends Jiminie Ha and Jeremy Parker, renovating and restoring a forgotten home by the controversial architect was a...
Fashion Designer Johnson Hartig Lists His Eclectic L.A. Home for $2.2M
Take a peek inside the 1925 residence in Hancock Park, currently filled with eye-popping art and color.
Trend Report: Architect Barbara Bestor Sounds Off on the New Glass House
From the Maison Verre in Paris to Philip Johnson’s Connecticut icon, the glass house is a hallmark of 20th-century modernism.
Own a Sleek Midcentury Abode by Iconic Architect Eliot Noyes For $2.75M
The New Canaan, Connecticut, property boasts an impressive architectural pedigree and a classic emphasis on indoor/outdoor living.
50 Jaw-Dropping Glass Houses That Shatter Expectations
It’s clear: glass homes equal unparalleled views.
A Midcentury Gem by a Famed Indiana Architect Offered at $450K
Built in 1958, the alluring Indianapolis property features expansive walls of glass, soaring ceilings, and walnut casework.
This Couple Achieves Their Glass House Goals
Two linked 1,000-square-foot pavilions are greater than a sum of their parts.
Fashion Icon Betsey Johnson Lists Her Hot Pink Mobile Home in Malibu for $1.9M
Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2016, legendary fashion designer Betsey Johnson has called this bohemian oasis home.
Less Is More: 10 Buildings by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's International Style was the impetus for the midcentury modernism we know today.
The Create & Cultivate Clubhouse Takes Millennial Pink to the Next Level
CEO Jaclyn Johnson and designer Ginny Macdonald take us inside the Los Angeles–based company inspiring thousands of modern...
20 Celebrity Homes You Can Buy Right Now—Or Simply Ogle
From Frank Sinatra’s former Lake Tahoe mansion to Meryl Streep’s TriBeCa penthouse, these listed homes offer a peek into the...
Ski Lift
This New York turned ski bum took a little piece of the city to the mountains, and never looked back.
Esteemed Landscape Designer Fernando Wong’s Ocean-Adjacent Retreat in Palm Beach
When selecting his secondary residence in Palm Beach, Fernando Wong’s priorities were simple: it had to be within walking...
Design Icon: 8 Buildings by Hans Hollein
The late, Pritzker-winning Viennese architect was a key proponent of postmodernism.
Own an Iconic Midcentury in New Canaan For $1.55M
Just 45 miles from Manhattan, the midcentury enclave of New Canaan, Connecticut, includes Philip Johnson's iconic Glass House, as...
A Southern California Midcentury Gets a Serene, Japanese-Inspired Treatment
Lucas Design Associates and Graham Architecture renovate a 1961 midcentury in Laguna Beach, imbuing it with a rich, layered...
Philip Kennicott on America's Embassies
Just today the American Institute of Architects' 21st Century Embassy Task Force issued a 40-page report with 59 guidelines and...
8 Famous Midcentury Homes You Can Actually Tour
How many of these decade-defining homes have you checked off your list?
14 Architectural Gingerbread Houses That Are Definitely Not Cookie Cutter
These tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.
A Serene, Sustainable Home in Colorado
Seeking simplicity and open space, a Boulder-area couple settled on a wooded hilltop with views of the mountains and the city.
An Impeccably Renovated Midcentury by Case Study Architect Craig Ellwood Asks $3.75M
This arresting Los Angeles–area residence echoes the style of the designer’s Case Study House #16B.
Glass Takes Center Stage in These 10 See-Through Homes
While the iconic work of Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe immediately comes to mind when glass is mentioned, modern day...
Get Ready to Bid on This Mirrored Prefab Chock-Full of Herman Miller Furniture
The Herman Miller at the Mirror House Auction—a fundraiser for the new library in New Canaan, Connecticut—goes live April 12 with...
A Kit Home Purveyor Starts by Designing His Own Danish-Inspired Prefab in Michigan
Hygge Supply founder Kelly Sean Karcher builds a sustainable kit home in Lake Leelanau.
Design Icon: 10 Buildings by Marcel Breuer
The Bauhaus designer’s modern vision helped post-war American building see the future.
A Revamped 19th-Century Home Overlooking the Hudson River Lists for $1.6M
Perched on a lush lot in Piermont, New York, the Federal-style abode elegantly blends old and new.
Philip Kennicott Wins Pulitzer Prize
In mid-April, 2013, Washington Post columnist Philip Kennicott won the Pulitzer Prize for criticism.

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