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Chip Harkness of The Architects Collaborative 1916-2016

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in Chip Harkness, TAC, Uncategorized On January 12, 2017

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Chip Harkness. Here is the Boston Globe Obituary.

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A Singular Opportunity: Five Fields, Lexington

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in On April 4, 2026

Bathed in natural light, this distinctive Five Fields home in Lexington was custom-designed by an area architect and built for timeless appeal, offering a cohesive, balanced, and flexible layout ideal for modern living. Guests are welcomed into a dramatic foyer. A distinctive two-sided open fireplace is the heart of the main living area, dividing the…

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The Custance House, Designed by Hugh Stubbins

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in On April 9, 2024

Two backyard photos are from our 2018 listing. The property is on the Lexington Cultural Resources Survey. Please contact us below for showings or if you have questions.  Designed by renowned architect, Hugh Stubbins, and only owned by two families since, this Mid-Century-Modern is located a stone’s throw from Diamond Middle School, the bike path,…

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Six Moon Hill Rental

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in On March 29, 2024

A rare rental in the world-famous midcentury-modernist Six Moon Hill. With its main level original open floor plan offering space and flow; original tile with radiant floor heat on the main level; and a southern exposure providing light and passive solar heating this historic home with four bedrooms plus office highlights the innovation of its…

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Sold! Five Fields in Lexington

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in On August 25, 2023

Dazzling butterfly-roof mid-century classic designed by The Architects Collaborative (TAC) in the pioneering and timeless modernist enclave of Five Fields. Situated on a half-acre corner lot, this much-admired updated home retains the hallmarks of TAC’s design — post-and-beam construction, open plan, soaring ceilings, and walls of windows that fill the space with natural light. You…

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Sold! Dazzling in Five Fields

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in On April 13, 2023

More photos below. Sited back from the road in highly coveted Five Fields, and abutting over five acres of private neighborhood conservation land with a community swimming pool, this spectacular six-plus bedroom modern home was built in 1988 and expanded and upgraded significantly in 2006 with designs by Kennedy Violich architects. The cheerful home is…

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Sold! Architect’s Own Contemporary Shingle Style

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in On August 23, 2022

A singular home with sumptuous detail designed by architect Robert Adams for his own family, 76 Meriam St lives up to its stated mission as “a private suburban oasis.” After 20 years under this single family’s ownership, this truly special property is ready for the next stewards to enjoy living in one of the premier…

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Architect’s Own Contemporary Shingle Style

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Modern Mass

Posted in On August 23, 2022

A singular home with sumptuous detail designed by architect Robert Adams for his own family, 76 Meriam St lives up to its stated mission as “a private suburban oasis.” After 20 years under this single family’s ownership, this truly special property is ready for the next stewards to enjoy living in one of the premier…

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Sold! Five Fields, Lexington! The Grossman House

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in On May 14, 2022

Located on one of the nicest lots in the beloved and pioneering Five Fields modernist neighborhood, this home — first built as the Grossman House — has been lovingly maintained and can now be yours. With walls of windows overlooking the backyard, the house is filled with natural light. The floor plan offers welcome flexibility….

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Five Fields, Lexington! The Grossman House

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Modern Mass

Posted in On May 14, 2022

Located on one of the nicest lots in the beloved and pioneering Five Fields modernist neighborhood, this home — first built as the Grossman House — has been lovingly maintained and can now be yours. With walls of windows overlooking the backyard, the house is filled with natural light. The floor plan offers welcome flexibility….

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Five Fields

Five Fields

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Modern Mass

Posted in On May 6, 2022

The Five Fields Neighborhood Details and History Both Five Fields and the Five Fields Pool are separate corporations.Five Fields Inc. owns the common land – it pays the taxes and owns all liabilities. The only connection to the houses is that residents of Five Fields have the right to serve on the board of directors….

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2010 Five Fields LEED-Certified Home

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Modern Mass

Posted in On September 7, 2021

This 2010-constructed Modern home in the established and historic Five Fields Midcentury-Modern neighborhood is a rare opportunity. Architect-designed and built to exacting LEED-certified energy efficiency standards, One Stonewall is truly a singular home. A geothermal HVAC system is only the beginning of the winning features. Big windows let in the natural light and look over…

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