Welcome to the Archives of The Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture. The purpose of this online collection is to function as a tool for scholars, students, architects, preservationists, journalists and other interested parties. The archive consists of photographs, slides, articles and publications from Rudolph’s lifetime; physical drawings and models; personal photos and memorabilia; and contemporary photographs and articles.
Some of the materials are in the public domain, some are offered under Creative Commons, and some are owned by others, including the Paul Rudolph Estate. Please speak with a representative of The Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture before using any drawings or photos in the Archives. In all cases, the researcher shall determine how to appropriately publish or otherwise distribute the materials found in this collection, while maintaining appropriate protection of the applicable intellectual property rights.
In his will, Paul Rudolph gave his Architectural Archives (including drawings, plans, renderings, blueprints, models and other materials prepared in connection with his professional practice of architecture) to the Library of Congress Trust Fund following his death in 1997. A Stipulation of Settlement, signed on June 6, 2001 between the Paul Rudolph Estate and the Library of Congress Trust Fund, resulted in the transfer of those items to the Library of Congress among the Architectural Archives, that the Library of Congress determined suitable for its collections. The intellectual property rights of items transferred to the Library of Congress are in the public domain. The usage of the Paul M. Rudolph Archive at the Library of Congress and any intellectual property rights are governed by the Library of Congress Rights and Permissions.
However, the Library of Congress has not received the entirety of the Paul Rudolph architectural works, and therefore ownership and intellectual property rights of any materials that were not selected by the Library of Congress may not be in the public domain and may belong to the Paul Rudolph Estate.
LOCATION
Address: 31 High Street
City: New Haven
State: Connecticut
Zip Code: 06510
Nation: United States
STATUS
Type: Residence
Status: Built
TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1961-1962
Site Area:
Floor Area: 6,402 ft² (594.7 m²)
Height:
Floors (Above Ground): 3
Building Cost:
PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Client: Paul Rudolph
Architect: Paul Rudolph
Associate Architect:
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SUPPLIERS
Contractor:
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Rudolph Residence
The existing building is a Victorian Italianate villa built in 1855.
In 1939, the building was home to the Colonial Funeral Home of Hayes and Pierce.
Rudolph purchases the building when he becomes Chairman of Yale’s Department of Architecture. The property is chosen due to it being within walking distance to Yale’s architecture school.
In 1961, Rudolph designs and builds a two-story brick & glass pavilion, which serves as his residence. His architectural office is located on the top floor of the existing building.
Significant interior modifications are made in 2009, after the building is purchased and occupied by Yale’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
DRAWINGS - Design Drawings / Renderings
DRAWINGS - Construction Drawings
DRAWINGS - Shop Drawings
PHOTOS - Project Model
PHOTOS - During Construction
PHOTOS - Completed Project
PHOTOS - Current Conditions
LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION
RELATED DOWNLOADS
PROJECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
Rudolph, Paul, and Yuji Noga. “Paul Rudolph: Projected Extension of the Architect's Office, October 1961 / The Architect's Apartment / Photographs.” Perspecta, 9/10, 1965, pp. 249–264.