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Formerly known as the Paul Rudolph Heritage Foundation, The Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture (PRIMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to provide outreach and information to educators, students, design professionals and the broader public interested in learning about the design principles of modern architecture exemplified in Paul Rudolph’s architectural work and teachings.

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The unbuilt Temple Street Garage Manager's Office in New Haven, CT, designed by Paul Rudolph (1961)
The Lamolithic Development in Siesta Key, FL, designed by Paul Rudolph (1948).⁠ ⁠ The project scope was to design 5 speculative homes for John Edward Lambie Jr. (1899-1958) - President of Lamolithic Buildings, Inc. - using his ‘Lamolithic&rsquo
Model of the Marcus Residence, designed by Myron Goldfinger (1976).
VISIT A PAUL RUDOLPH APARTMENT TONIGHT December 6th from 6-9pm - experience the only Paul Rudolph-designed interior open to the public in New York City - a set of luminous spaces which show Rudolph's mastery of architectural interiors. Docents are on
VISIT A PAUL RUDOLPH APARTMENT THIS FRIDAY December 6th from 6-9pm - experience the only Paul Rudolph-designed interior open to the public in New York City - a set of luminous spaces which show Rudolph's mastery of architectural interiors. Docents ar
Drawings of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Boston, MA, by Paul Rudolph (1957).⁠ ⁠ The building features an innovative exo-structure that eliminates interior columns and integrates heating and ventilation systems. Instead of glass, architect Rudolph us
The Switzer Residence in Saddle River, NJ, designed by Myron Goldfinger (1975). ⁠ ⁠ Photos by Norman McGrath @normanmcgrathstudio
Photographs of the Burroughs Wellcome Company Corporate HQ in Durham, NC, taken shortly before demolition. ⁠ ⁠ Designed by Paul Rudolph in 1969, the building is conceived as a man-made extension of the ridge upon which it is built. The building is te
The Schulman Residence in Sands Point, NY, designed by Myron Goldfinger (1982).⁠ ⁠ Photos by Myron Goldfinger in June, 1986.
The Walker Guest House in Sanibel Island, FL, designed by Paul Rudolph (1952).⁠ ⁠ The house is designed on an 8-foot-by-8-foot grid, both horizontally and vertically.
Elevation of the unbuilt Entrecanales y Tavora Office Building in Madrid, designed by Paul Rudolph (1972).
The Blau Residence in Bedford, NY, designed by Myron Goldfinger (1970).⁠ ⁠ Photos by Norman McGrath @normanmcgrathstudio
Thank you to all the students and professors of New York Institute of Technology's SoAD Design Fundamentals class for visiting us yesterday. It was fun sharing Paul Rudolph's work with you!
Thank you to all the students and professors of New York Institute of Technology's SoAD Design Fundamentals class for visiting us yesterday. It was fun sharing Paul Rudolph's work with you!
Paul Rudolph pointing out a model of the Yale Art and Architecture Building he designed at the groundbreaking ceremony on December 09, 1961.⁠ ⁠ The Yale Art and Architecture Building is one of the most iconic examples of Brutalist architecture in the
 

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