Philip Johnson/Alan Ritchie Architects

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Focusing on the last decade of Philip Johnson's career, this monograph showcases his innovative collaborations with Alan Ritchie. It features a diverse range of projects from the 1990s, highlighting the duo's exploration of sculptural forms and their integration with classical architecture. Notable works include the visitor's pavilion at Johnson's Glass House and a striking folly of chain-link pyramids. Additionally, larger projects like a Manhattan apartment tower and the Cathedral of Hope reveal their adept blending of modernist and classical elements, emphasizing creativity and originality in design.