Philip Johnson
American architect (1906–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philip Cortelyou Johnson (July 8, 1906 – January 25, 2005)[1] American architect. He is especially known for his postmodern work since the 1980s.
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Born | Philip Cortelyou Johnson (1906-07-08)July 8, 1906 |
Died | January 25, 2005(2005-01-25) (aged 98) New Canaan, Connecticut, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Harvard Graduate School of Design |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | Pritzker Prize (1979) AIA Gold Medal (1978) |
Buildings | IDS Tower, PPG Place, Crystal Cathedral |
Design | Buildings clad entirely in glass |
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Johnson was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He was raised in Tarrytown, New York. He studied at Harvard University.
In 1930, he founded the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. In 1978 he was awarded an American Institute of Architects Gold Medal and in 1979 the first Pritzker Architecture Prize.[2]
Johnson died in his sleep while at his Glass House retreat in New Canaan, Connecticut. He was survived by his partner of 45 years, David Whitney,[3]