Phaidon "Glass Houses" Book
Phaidon "Glass Houses" Book
“I know you appreciate beautiful design and innovation, and I wanted to give you a source of endless inspiration.”
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An inspiring collection of 50 spectacular houses built almost entirely from glass Glass Houses presents 50 stunning architect designed homes that utilize glass to maximum effect. The international selection includes early modernist houses from the 1930s, such as Philip Johnson’s Glass House and Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House, and glamorous mid-century LA villas like Pierre Koenig’s Case Study #22, alongside outstanding contemporary examples, where new innovations have made even more daring glass structures possible. Each house is celebrated with awe-inspiring photographs that showcase the dynamic, light-filled living spaces that only glass can deliver.
Who it’s for
Recipient traits
- architecture lover
- designer
- dreamer
- aesthetic
- home decor
Recipient age
- 26-40
- 41-60
- 61+
Gifting signals
Why it works
“I know you appreciate beautiful design and innovation, and I wanted to give you a source of endless inspiration.”
In their life
They spend quiet evenings poring over the stunning photographs and innovative designs, finding inspiration for their own living spaces or future dreams.
Arrival and deadlines
- Arrives
- 5–12 days
- Planning guidance
- Order at least 12 days before the occasion. Carrier delays can still happen.
- Ships from
- Montreal, QC
- Deadlines
- Fast enough for close dates
If it doesn’t land
- Returns window
- 30 days
- Who can initiate
- Buyer