Anybody can build a building, putting some doors into it, but how many times have you been in a building that moves you to tears the way Beethoven's 'Eighth' does? Philip Johnson beethovenbuilddoor Change image and share on social
It is wonderful to be in the country in a glass house, because no matter what happens out there, you're nice and safe, you know, cuddled in your little bed, and there it is, raging storms, snowing - wonderful. Philip Johnson bedcountrycuddle share on social
Houston is undoubtedly my showcase city. I saved all my best buildings for Houston. Philip Johnson buildingcityhouston Change image and share on social
In my own work, I'd say I'm a classicist, but I look everywhere for my solutions. I don't study the toilet-living habits of my clients, although that's a popular approach. First, I think of every building in history that has been similar in purpose. Then I think of the functional program - that's a major part of the study. Philip Johnson approachbuildclassicist share on social
The people with money to build today are corporations - they are our popes and Medicis. The sense of pride is why they build. Philip Johnson buildcorporationmedici Change image and share on social
I guess I want to make money just like other people, perhaps more than most people. Philip Johnson guessmakemoney Change image and share on social
I got everything from someone. Nobody can be original. Philip Johnson original Change image and share on social
I hate vacations. If you can build buildings, why sit on the beach? Philip Johnson beachbuildbuilding Change image and share on social
I like the thought that what we are to do on this earth is embellish it for its greater beauty, so that oncoming generations can look back to the shapes we leave here and get the same thrill that I get in looking back at theirs - at the Parthenon, at Chartres Cathedral. Philip Johnson backbeautycathedral share on social
There's no such thing as old age. I'm no different now than I was 50 years ago. I'm just having more fun. Philip Johnson ageagofun Change image and share on social