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Ezra Stoller Shots

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in Ezra Stoller, Six Moon Hill, Tim Techler On October 12, 2010

Thanks 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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7 Moon Hill Rd. — The Mann House

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in 7 Moon Hill Rd., Dick Morehouse, Norman Fletcher, Sally Harkness, Six Moon Hill, SOLD On October 1, 2010

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…

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New Pictures from the Hugh Stubbins-designed "Boggs House"

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in Boggs House, David Travers, Hugh Stubbins On September 30, 2010

These excellent shots were taken by photographer, David Travers. (Click to enlarge, as with any image on this site). The house had multiple offers the first weekend listed and is currently under agreement.

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Hugh Stubbins-Designed House in Lincoln

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in Citicorp Building, Hugh Stubbins, I.M Pei, lincoln, Marcel Breuer, Philip Johnson, Richard Neutra, Royal Barry Wills, SOLD, Walter Gropius On September 17, 2010

We are proud to be representing the owners of this modernist home, The Baggs House in Lincoln, MA. The House A rare offering of a Hugh Stubbins-designed three-bedroom private residence, a mid-century modernist classic thoughtfully sited on a private two-acre lot in a neighborhood of multi-million-dollar estates. Open-concept main floor offers abundant natural light and…

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Bauhaus in The Burbs

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in Bauhaus, Bruce Irving, Design New England On September 16, 2010

An excellent article in Design New England from my good buddy, Bruce Irving, who was a longtime producer at the show This Old House.

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Peacock Farm 1957

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in Peacock Farm, The American Home magazine On August 26, 2010

Here is an old 1957 Citation Award from The American Home magazine. Price range for the houses is listed at $21,000.

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Another Interesting Piece from the NYT

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in guide to easier living, Living Rooms, mary wright, New York Times, Russel Wright On August 26, 2010

Another great entry from the NYT “Living Rooms” blog series. This one is about the “Guide to Easier Living” handbook from 1950s industrial designers, Mary and Russel Wright.

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When Less Was More

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in Mies van der Rohe, New York Times On July 6, 2010

From “Living Rooms,” the fine new column in the New York Times, an interesting view on post-war modernism.

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Nice Mention on Apartment Therapy Site

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in Apartment Therapy, Peacock Farm On June 24, 2010

Great article and tour of a Peacock Farm house here. Our blog gets a nice shout-out.

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The blog and 10 Moon Hill article in Boston Magazine

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in 10 Moon Hill Road, Boston Magazine, Six Moon Hill On May 28, 2010

Nice 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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42 Peacock Farm Road — New Listing

42 Peacock Farm Road — New Listing

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in compton, elizabeth carlhian, Peacock Farm, SOLD, Walter Pierce On April 16, 2010

John Tse and I have listed another Peacock Farm classic. (SOLD, closing end of June 2010) Sunny mid-century modern classic: 5 bedroom, 3 full bath original Peacock Farm house designed by noted architects Walter Pierce and Danforth Compton, updated & well-maintained by the original owners, now offered for the first time in over 50 years….

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10 Moon Hill – The Sills House For Sale

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Bill Janovitz

Posted in 10 Moon Hill Road, Lexington, midcentury modernism, real estate for sale, Six Moon Hill, SOLD, TAC, the Sills House, Walter Gropius On March 11, 2010

(SOLD July/2010) In the June 1950 issue of Architectural Forum magazine profile on the homes of Six Moon Hill, the Sills House, 10 Moon Hill Road, is described as, “designed for one of Six Moon Hill’s few non-academic couples, this carefully detailed house has reserve space to provide for future family growth… A slate floor…

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