1949
The building bears a clear imprint of Fransworthhaus and it embodies the basic ideas of minimalism, which were promoted by Mies van der Rohe, his teacher and main muse in architecture. This building has glass partitions; the life of the owner is on display for public viewing. The whole structure is supported by 8 steel columns. Johnson embraces structural purity and classic symmetry of plans, asceticism in the use of architectural tools and careful attention to detail. The space of the house allows redevelopment and immovable plumbing core, enclosed in brick or wood; instead of blank wall fences, there is solid glass. It is not opposed to the surrounding space, flows freely through its transparent walls and it seems that the green park serves as a natural continuation of the interior of the house. The four facades of the Glass House are openly symmetrical and have centrally located doors.