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by Phaidon

Phaidon Glass Houses (2023)

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Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect. The international selection includes early modernist houses from the 1930s, such as Philip Johnson’s Glass House and Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House, and glamorous mid-century LA villas like Pierre Koenig’s Case Study #22, alongside outstanding contemporary examples, where new innovations have made even more daring glass structures possible. Each house is celebrated with awe-inspiring photographs that showcase the dynamic, light-filled living spaces that only glass can deliver.

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Glass Houses showcases 50 remarkable architect-designed homes that highlight the beauty and versatility of glass in residential architecture. Featuring iconic designs by Philip Johnson, Mies van der Rohe, and Pierre Koenig, alongside innovative contemporary homes, the book explores how glass creates open, light-filled spaces and a seamless connection with the surrounding environment. Through stunning photography, it celebrates the evolution of modern architecture and the timeless appeal of transparent living spaces.

290mm x 250mm

Pages: 240

Phaidon Editors, with an introductory essay by Andrew Heid

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