The Glass House by Philip Johnson, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA

The Glass House is an iconic Modernist masterpiece located in New Canaan, Connecticut. Designed and constructed in 1949 by the renowned American architect Philip Johnson, this striking structure is celebrated for its minimalist and transparent design. The house consists of a single-story glass pavilion with no interior walls, providing unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape and blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. The use of large glass panels, steel columns, and a flat roof creates a seamless connection with nature and a sense of openness.

Beyond the Glass House, the property encompasses a carefully curated landscape of roughly 50 acres. The surrounding landscape includes meadows, ponds, and various sculptures, creating an artistic and serene atmosphere. The property features several other notable structures, such as the Brick House, which stands in contrast to the transparency of the Glass House with its solid brick walls and intimate interior spaces. The Painting Gallery is another significant addition, showcasing Johnson and Whitney’s extensive art collection, which includes works by prominent artists like Frank Stella and Andy Warhol.

This is pretty much the holy grail of architectural overnights, with the price tag to match. Staying at famed Modernist architect Philip Johnson’s Glass House—a Mies Van der Rohe-inspired glass structure—means not only do you get to sleep and dine where the master architect did from 1949 to 1995, but you also have your own, exclusive access to the property’s beautiful natural surroundings. Plus, if you do book in for the overnight option, you can invite up to 12 friends and preside over an organic, farm-to-table meal at Johnson’s dinner table. Yoga lessons, painting classes, and more can all be arranged with The Glass House team, the real highlight is the quiet of having the glass pavilion—and the landscape it overlooks—to yourself for one magical evening.