Real Estate in the Boston Area : Modernism Specialists
Real Estate in the Boston Area : Modernism Specialists
We were saddened to learn last month of the passing of Sally Harkness, a true innovator, at 98. At the time of her passing, Ms. Harkness was still living at the house she designed 65 years ago at Six Moon Hill, the neighborhood she co-founded with her colleagues in The Architects Collaborative (TAC). Here is…
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After, during, and before renovation shots. Click any photo to enlarge. Please note that the construction and “before” shots are larger and take longer to load: [slideshow] A true labor of love! Under the guidance of architect Tim Techler, the current (second) owners of 36 Moon Hill Road, in the historic and pioneering Modernist neighborhood…
Read MorePhotos by Lara Kimmerer (interior) and John Tse (exterior). Click any photo to enlarge: [slideshow caption=”on”] 26 Barberry Road, Lexington $1,049,000 We are thrilled to have the opportunity to market this brilliant house in one of Lexington’s most significant modernist neighborhoods. Originally designed by The Architects Collaborative (TAC), in the highly desirable mid-century modern community…
Read MoreA new listing came up today for a house on Moon Hill Road. If you would like to view it with us as buyer’s agents, please contact us immediately at janotse@gmail.com. These listings at Six Moon Hill are rare offerings.
Read Morehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIMPT6A2L3U Hope you enjoy this tour that we put together. Here is a smaller, “mobile” version of the same:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIMPT6A2L3U Hope you enjoy this tour that we put together. Here is a smaller, “mobile” version of the same: For more information about eh Five-Bedroom Peacock Farm house, pictured, see below. SOLD: This is an expanded and updated five-bedroom Peacock Farm house. The original Walter Pierce design of this now-modern-classic style has been…
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1 Stonewall Road, Lexington. Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage A common problem for would-be buyers and fans of modern architecture in the Boston area is the paucity of available newly built homes with a modernist sensibility. And when one is located, the price is usually quite high, generally above even higher-end colonial (or,…
Read MoreThanks for architect, Tim Techler (his link is included on the right), for pointing us toward the Esto.com site, which includes some invaluable shots of Moon Hill taken by Ezra Stoller. More on Ezra Stoller.
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SOLD: The spirit of exploration and invention, led by philosophy, can be present in an office. Ideas are welcomed from wherever they come. Architectural music is orchestral rather than solo. Every member is involved. — Sally Harkness, on the “collaborative” part of The Architects Collaborative (TAC) firm Sally Harkness was the principal TAC partner behind…
Read MoreWatch this space for an upcoming new listing of a TAC house on Moon Hill Rd. Should be ready by October 8 or so. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Read MoreNice to be able to contribute to a spotlight in Boston Magazine on Moon Hill and our listing at 10 Moon Hill, which is currently under agreement, by the way. Click to see article: http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/real_estate_modern_history/
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