Philip Johnson's 1949 Brick House is being restored
Philip Johnson’s 1949 Brick House in New Canaan is being restored by Mark Stoner and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Philip Johnson’s 1949 Brick House in New Canaan is being restored by Mark Stoner and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
After waiting years for a widely supported plan to redevelop the site, "the level of frustration is very, very high."
City executive committee member Robert Beaudry urged caution and said the project followed the correct process.
At a time when many city landmarks were being destroyed, he took photos of them and worked to stop those aiming to tear them down
The Chicago-based artist joins past recipients of the National Building Museum–awarded honor including Mabel O. Wilson, Paul Goldberger, and Phyllis Lambert.