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One of the most recognizable faces in architecture, noted for his glass and steel office towers, often described as flamboyant and artificial.  Teacher at Yale University.  First director of the Museum of Modern Art's architecture department.  Notable works include the AT&T building in New York City, his 'Glass House', and the Crystal Cathedral in California.
 
One of the most recognizable faces in architecture, noted for his glass and steel office towers, often described as flamboyant and artificial.  Teacher at Yale University.  First director of the Museum of Modern Art's architecture department.  Notable works include the AT&T building in New York City, his 'Glass House', and the Crystal Cathedral in California.
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==See Also==
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* [[LGBTQ Architects]]
  
 
==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Latest revision as of 18:52, 26 October 2014

Philip Johnson

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1906 - 2005

Occupation

Architect

Notable Achievements

Pritzker Prize

Description

One of the most recognizable faces in architecture, noted for his glass and steel office towers, often described as flamboyant and artificial. Teacher at Yale University. First director of the Museum of Modern Art's architecture department. Notable works include the AT&T building in New York City, his 'Glass House', and the Crystal Cathedral in California.

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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