Philip Johnson’s Glass House Opens to the Public
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Christy MacLear discusses the conversion of Philip Johnson’s private residence, collections and grounds into a destination for those who enjoy, study and create architecture.
Just days after NeoCon 2007, Philip Johnson’s Glass House opens to the public for the first time in its 50-year history. This 47-acre site, with structures designed in each decade of Johnson’s life, represents a survey of architecture, art and landscape design from the second half of the twentieth century.
Johnson donated the Glass House, its surrounding structures and acreage to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1986. Following previews held in the spring and formal opening ceremonies later in June, the National Trust will provide guided tours, three and five-day seminars and residential fellowships. The organization plans to maintain the spirit of innovation that is interwoven with the history of the Glass House and keep it a central place for people who care about art, design, landscape and preservation.
Christy MacLear, Executive Director of the project, speaks to the efforts and importance of preserving this and other examples of modern architecture on Monday, June 11, at NeoCon. Her luncheon seminar confronts the obvious questions of converting a private residence and its art collections, structures and masterful landscapes into a destination for tourists, aficionados and scholars interested in modern architecture.
The luncheon program is co-sponsored by Paoli and Metropolis Magazine, and produced by the Merchandise Mart. The admission of $25 includes lunch.
To attend, visit neocon.com/registration and click the box titled Seminar/Association Forum & Special Event Registration.