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Philip Johnson, dead at 98
26 Jan 2005 by Jason Fried
Philip Johnson, well known for his glass box skyscraper post-modernist architecture, has passed at 98.
“I like the thought that what we are to do on this earth is embellish it for its greater beauty,” he said, “so that oncoming generations can look back to the shapes we leave here and get the same thrill that I get in looking back at theirs — at the Parthenon, at Chartres Cathedral.”
I like that thought too.
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27 Jan 2005 | Emily Petrick said...
Sorry to hear it. What a contribution he's made though.
Personal Philip Johnson story:
Five years ago, my dad, also an architect, and of a similar era - he's 83 - was visiting me in Milwaukee. Well, over the course of the weekend, we had 3 Philip Johnson encounters. One was Thursday night at the Hotel Metro where my dad (and also Phillip Johnson) were staying. The next encounter was on Friday, when we toured the Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson Headquarters. Here we were, taking the regular tour, and here's PJ crossing our paths on his own tour. Then, the next day, we head out to Taliesen in Spring Green. Who do we see on the studio portion of the tour?....you guessed it....Phillip Johnson. Once again, having his own private tour. So there you go.
28 Jan 2005 | lt said...
mad props to pj.
he was one of the great heirs to mies. and i love me some mies. i remember visiting his buildings i chicago - that was a very special day.
may pj (and mies for that matter) r.i.p.
