Typically one might have built the legacy around the more recognized partner, in celebration of his industry achievement - rather this is a case of digging deeper to define both men's contributions to art and architecture and focusing on their roles as finding talent and mentoring generations of leaders.  Philip Johnson was the ultimate power broker and mentor to architects of many movements.  David Whitney as a sharp insider in the art world, identifying talent and bringing their work into key collections and museums.  Given this legacy lens, the mission of the Glass House was set and programming fostered dialogues and support for artistic explorations.