The family of mid-century architect Eliot Noyes, who was a member of the Harvard Five, has agreed to place his Connecticut home into an easement to ensure its longterm survival.

The Noyes House II is located in New Canaan, a town well known for architectural works such as Philip Johnson's Glass House and the Grace Farms building by SANAA.
Completed in 1954, the house was designed by late architect Eliot Noyes for his family, and is still privately owned by his descendants.

To ensure the home's longevity, Noyes' family has signed a preservation easement that will be held by The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, a non-profit organisation.
The easement stipulates that future owners must properly maintain the house and obtain permission from the Trust before making alterations. Moreover, alterations must "preserve the significant historic and architectural features of the structure".
"The Noyes house is one of New Canaan's crown jewels of modern design, underscoring the broader narrative of remarkable architectural exploration for the town in the mid-20th century," the Trust said in a statement.
"The Connecticut Trust will hold the easement to ensure the home is protected and preserved in its original design intent."

The house, which sits quietly within a wooded site, is composed of two parallel bars and a central, open-air courtyard. One wing is for social functions, while the other is dedicated to rest. Walls are made of stone and ...