Philip Johnson created notable buildings across the United States and Europe. His works include the Glass House in New Canaan, the Seagram Building in New York, and the Puerta de Europa in Madrid. His designs combine modernism with classical elements and shape the skylines of New York, Houston, and other cities.
New Canaan, United States
This 1949 residence features transparent glass walls supported by black steel beams, surrounded by landscaped grounds.
New York City, United States
This 38-story office tower from 1958 features a bronze glass facade and a front plaza with water pools.
New York City, United States
The 1984 office tower displays a granite facade with a decorative pediment based on historical furniture design.
New York City, United States
The 1986 office tower has an oval shape with staggered levels and a facade of red granite and steel.
Pittsburgh, United States
The building complex consists of six towers with glass facades and architectural elements following medieval models.
California, United States
Religious building with over 10000 glass panes in the exterior facade and a floor plan shaped like a four-pointed star.
Houston, United States
The complex consists of two 36-story high-rises with angled roofs and bronze-colored glass facades.
Fort Worth, United States
The museum building features a Texas shellstone facade with tall columns and large window fronts.
Washington, D.C., United States
The 1963 building combines a private residence with exhibition spaces for modern art and sculptures in modernist style.
Fort Worth, United States
The 1974 city park features three main basins with waterfalls, pools and concrete structures across 4.3 acres.
Minneapolis, United States
The 1972 fifty-seven-story skyscraper contains offices, shops and a hotel with a glass facade of 8000 windows.
Madrid, Spain
The 1996 twin towers rise 115 meters and tilt at 15 degrees toward Plaza de Castilla.
Dallas, United States
The complex includes a chapel with spiral roof, a garden and a bell tower containing 49 bronze bells.
Houston, United States
The 902-foot office tower has 64 floors and a distinctive glass facade with a vertical light beam at its apex.
New York City, United States
Built in 1856, the building was renovated by Johnson and stabilized with steel supports to preserve the structure.
New York City, United States
The 1991 building contains broadcast program archives with two theaters and research spaces for visitors.