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.
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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.
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LOCATION
Address: 1001 1st St NW
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Zip Code: 20001
Nation: United States
STATUS
Type: Masterplan
Status: Project
TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1966
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Client: District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency
Architect: Paul Rudolph
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Master Plan for Northwest #1 Urban Renewal Area
The project scope is to design a Master Plan for the Northwest #1 Urban Renewal area in Washington, DC.
The site is located in the area between New York Avenue on the north, H Street on the south, New Jersey Avenue on the west and North Capitol Street on the east. Part of the site is also known as the Sursum Corda neighborhood.
The site is split into several sections, with each sponsored by a local non-profit organization.
Rudolph is given two sections of the site to develop (known as the Prince Hall Apartments and Golden Rule Apartments).
Other architects given parts of the site to develop - each with a non-profit sponsor - are Collins and Kronstadt; Madison, Madison and Madison; Chloethiel Smith; and Keyes, Lethbridge and Condon.
In addition to the Master Plan, Rudolph is made coordinating architect for the other buildings on the site.
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
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PROJECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
“Chronological list of works by Paul Rudolph, 1946-1974.” il., plan. Architecture and Urbanism 49 (January 1975): 162.
Stern, Robert A.M. New Directions in American Architecture. New York: Braziller, 1969. diag. pp. 37-38.
Stern, Robert A.M. New Directions in American Architecture. Revised edition. New York: Braziller, 1969. diag. pp. 37-38.
Wagner, Walter F. “House in the sky-with terrace-under 221-D-3.” il. plan, sec., elev. Architectural Record 143 (June 1968): 160-163.