The famed Phillip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan, CT is now officially open to the public. What was once a private estate, this modern-century glass house is finally letting us designer-junkies get a first-hand glimpse of this timeless architectural monument. Built in 1949 by famed post-modern architect Phillip Johnson, it’s 47 sprawling acres of lush fields, oak trees and bubbling brook has been noted as one of the most beautiful places in America. It’s claim to fame was having the first glass floor where guests can look down to find a hot-water spring underneath their feet. Johnson was ahead of his time and for you to take a tour of this gem will have you waiting a long time. They’re booked solid until Spring of 2008! So in the meantime, be patient and visit their website. (EP)
