PRESERVE THE MODERN

Glass House News

Visit the Glass House in 2009

Tickets to visit the Glass House in 2009 are still available for August, September and October 2009. Order online or by phone 866.811.4111. Ticket prices are $30 for 90-minute tour and $45 for a 2-hour tour (allows photography).


Oral History Project Launched

The Glass House has received an NEA grant to capture oral histories from some of the world’s most important living architects and designers about one of the 20th Century’s most influential architect and design legacies – Philip Johnson and the Glass House.  Phase I includes interviews of Michael Graves; Charles Gwathmey; Richard Meier; Jaquelin T. Robertson; Vincent J. Scully, Jr.; and Robert A.M. Stern.  Additional matching support provided by Nathaniel + Lucy Day and Taylor Deupree Family Foundation.  







Create Your Glass House Connection

Join Modern Enthusiasts from across the nation and around the world who are passionate about architecture, modern art, and landscape design. Our 2009 donor opportunities provide access to experiencing the iconic home of Philip Johnson, paired with your choice of limited edition Glass House gifts.  Donors receive updates on the Glass House and modern preservation.  You can give the Gift of Modern by making a donation and transferring your donor benefits to someone special.  Available year-round.


Conversations Interviews

Moderator interviews for the six inaugural year sessions coming to our website soon!  Through Conversations the Philip Johnson Glass House convenes great minds to explore important ideas about society, leadership, architecture, art, preservation and education. Conversations positions the site as both context and catalyst for innovation and change by bringing new and divergent perspectives to the table. Oldcastle Glass is the exclusive sponsor of Glass House Conversations.