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 Goldfinger’s lifetime; physical drawings and models; personal photos and memorabilia; and contemporary photographs and articles.
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LOCATION
Address: 81 Girdle Ridge Drive
City: Katonah
State: New York
Zip Code: 10536
Nation: United States
STATUS
Type: Residential
Status: Built
TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1974
Site Area: 41,748 ft² (3,878.5 m²)
Floor Area: 4 beds, 4.5 baths; 5,950 ft² (552.8 m²)
Height:
Floors (Above Ground): 2
Building Cost:
PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Client:
Architect: Myron Goldfinger
Associate Architect:
Landscape:
Structural:
MEP:
QS/PM:
SUPPLIERS
Contractor:
Subcontractor(s):
marcus carriage house renovation
The project scope is to renovate an existing carriage house built in 1905 into a residence.
The project is known as the ‘Caramoor Estate’ in Goldfinger’s office due to the fact it is within walking distance to Caramoor's Center for Music and the Arts.
The residence is sold for $530,000 USD on September 21, 1993.
The residence is sold on February 13, 1996 for $635,000 USD.
The residence is sold for $720,000 USD on December 22, 1997.
The residence is sold for $1,347,000 USD on June 06, 2007.
On March 09, 2012 the residence is listed for sale for $1,799,000 USD.
On May 25, 2012 the sale price is adjusted to $1,790,000 USD.
On June 08, 2012 the sale price is adjusted to $1,600,000 USD.
On November 12, 2012 the listing is removed.
The residence is sold on February 22, 2013 for $1,485,000 USD.
On June 21, 2013 the residence is listed for rent for $6,000 USD per month. The listing is removed on November 21, 2013.
The residence is renovated in 2015.
On October 18, 2022 the residence is listed for sale for $2,395,000 USD.
On January 12, 2023 the residence is sold for $2,500,000 USD.
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
“Designs by Goldfinger Win Architect Awards.” Patent Trader, May 1975.
Myron Goldfinger. Myron Goldfinger, Architect. Artium Books, 1992.
Nelson Salazar. “Home of the Week: 81 Girdle Ridge Drive.” Patch.Com, 9 Nov. 2012, https://patch.com/new-york/bedford/home-of-the-week-xx-girdle-ridge-road.