Don't Throw Stones at Glass Houses: A Survey of Contemporary Residential Architecture and Philip Johnson Glass House Tour

Time is running out and spaces are selling out for Scarsdale Adult School's offering-Don't Throw Stones at Glass Houses:  A Survey of Contemporary Residential Architecture and Philip Johnson Glass House Tour, with architect Brent Stringfellow, a graduate of Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Master in Architecture.

Currently, the field of residential architecture is the center of the most innovative and progressive trends in contemporary architecture.  This course will trace the history of modern residential design from the early twentieth century to the present day, with a survey of some of the most exciting house designs of the last fifteen years; and will culminate with a tour of Philip Johnson's Glass House - a seminal work of modern architecture.  Located on 47 acres in New Canaan, Connecticut, it is the private structure that marked a landmark change in mid-twentieth century architecture.  It is a statement of carefully planned simplicity that is, in fact, the height of luxury.   A two-hour guided tour allows us to explore the Glass House, the Painting Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, a structure called Da Monsta, and a significant art collection.  The tour includes a 3/4-mile outdoor walk across some uneven terrain. Comfortable shoes and attire are suggested as tours will take place rain or shine.  Photography is permitted.  Students must provide their own transportation to the site. 

Interested students have three options:  Two Tuesdays, starting 5/10 from 7 - 9 pm at

Scarsdale High School for $60 (lectures only/no tour); the above mentioned two lectures and tour Friday June 3rd at noon for $120 (lectures and tour); or Friday June 3rd at noon for $70 (tour only). The 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. touts have SOLD OUT.  To register for this series and or the noon tour, and for information on all SAS offerings, visit www.ScarsdaleAdultSchool.org. Questions? Call 723- 2325.