Philip Johnson
- January 5, 2024
- Architect
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Philip Johnson |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 8, 1906(1906-07-08) |
| Age | 118 |
| Date Of Death | Jan 25, 2005 (98 age) |
| Birthplace | Cleveland |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Ohio |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Philip Johnson Biography
| Name | Philip Johnson |
| Birthday | Jul 8 |
| Birth Year | 1906 |
| Place Of Birth | Cleveland |
| Home Town | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Philip Johnson is one of the most popular and richest Architect who was born on July 8, 1906 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. One of the most influential architects of the 20th century; helped create the skylines of major cities across the U.S. Founder of the Museum of Modern Art’s Department of Architecture and Design in 1930. He received the 1978 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal and the 1979 Pritzker Architecture Prize.
He was one of the earliest supporters of another great architect, Le Corbusier.
Johnson was educated at Abingdon School from 1983-1990, where he first designed a shop front for a local printing shop. He built sets for productions that included The Cherry Orchard, Captain Stirrick, Amadeus and Ubu Rex, in the Amey Theatre and Arts Centre.
He started working for Populous in 2001 and was later promoted to Senior Principal.
He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, a descendant of the earliest planners of the town of New Amsterdam, including Jacques Cortelyou and Peter Stuyvesant. He was called “the best-known openly gay architect in America” and was with his partner, David Whitney, for 45 years.
Philip Johnson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Architect |
| House | Living in own house. |
Philip Johnson is one of the richest Architect from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Philip Johnson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He enrolled at Harvard University as a student of history and philosophy, then switched to architecture. He traveled to Europe several times during his college years; he considered these trips to be influential in developing his passion for architecture.
He championed the modernist aesthetic of the new wave of architects at the Museum of Modern Art, and on his own, he designed the AT&T Building on Madison Avenue and the Seagram Building in Midtown Manhattan.
Philip Johnson (born 1972),is an architect and Senior Principal for Populous, he led the design of the London Stadium for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
Philip Johnson height 5 feet 10 inches Philip weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Philip Johnson Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Philip Ranked on the list of most popular Architect. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Philip Johnson celebrates birthday on July 8 of every year.
What was Philip Johnson known for?
Philip Johnson, in full Philip Cortelyou Johnson, (born July 8, 1906, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.—died January 25, 2005, New Canaan, Connecticut), American architect and critic known both for his promotion of the International Style and, later, for his role in defining postmodernist architecture.
What is the philosophy of Philip Johnson?
Philip Johnson, though having left a great legacy of architectural thought and design, was a true proponent of a capitalist architecture, bereft of a socialist direction.
What was Philip Johnson most famous work?
Philip Johnson was an American architect and critic. He is best known for his works of modern architecture, including the Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut , and his works of postmodern architecture, particularly 550 Madison Avenue which was designed for AT&T, and 190 South La Salle Street in Chicago.
Who built the glass house?
Philip Johnson
Who designed PPG Place?
Architect Philip Johnson and his partner Burgee designed PPG Place. While undeniably a gifted architect, he was also at one time an anti-Semite and Nazi sympathizer. Johnson was born into wealth in Cleveland on July 8, 1906, to lawyer Homer Johnson and Louisa Osborne Pope.