US architect Philip Johnson's Glass House annexe, the Brick House, has been restored and reopened following a 15-year closure in Connecticut.
Lead by architect Mark Stoner and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the project included the exterior and interior restoration of Johnson's Brick House, a small retreat building located just across from the historic Glass House.
Architect Mark Stoner has led the restoration of Philip Johnson's Brick House
It follows the building's closure in 2008 after the structure suffered ongoing "water intrusion" due to its sloping site.
Beginning in 2022, the scope of the restoration included updates to structural and cosmetic elements including improvements to site drainage, cladding and interior finishings, replacement of the roof and skylights, window repairs, artwork conservation and a complete replacement of the building's mechanical and electrical systems. The structure serves as a guest house opposite the Glass House
"For such a seemingly simple structure, the work required to preserve, protect, and restore the Brick House was extensive," said Stoner.
"Damage caused by decades of water intrusion into the building from above and below took a serious toll on the building. And yet, now that the project is complete, most visitors will be completely unaware of the vast amount of exterior and interior restoration efforts that went into this project."
It consists of a rectangular brick structure lined wit...