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.

Some of the materials are in the public domain, some are offered under Creative Commons, and some  are owned by others, including the Goldfinger 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.

Follow the links below to see Goldfinger’s work during the:

1950’s 1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

LOCATION
Address: 211 Couch Road
City: Patterson
State: New York
Zip Code: 12563
Nation: United States

 

STATUS
Type: Residential
Status: Built

TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1976
Site Area: 394,218 ft² (36,624.0 m²)
Floor Area: 4 beds, 2 baths; 1,937 ft² (179.9 m²)
Height:
Floors (Above Ground): 2
Building Cost:

PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Client: Norman McGrath (0000-0000) and Molly McGrath (0000-0000)
Architect: Myron Goldfinger
Associate Architect: 
Landscape:
Structural:
MEP:
QS/PM:

SUPPLIERS
Contractor:
Subcontractor(s):

McGrath Residence

  • The project scope is to design a residence for Norman McGrath (0000-0000) and Molly McGrath (0000-0000).

  • Construction is completed in September 1977.

  • The property is sold on February 01, 2022 for $665,000 USD to Michael Unsicker and Magda Dlugosz.

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
“McGrath House.” Process: Architecture, no. 18, Sept. 1980.

Myron Goldfinger. Myron Goldfinger, Architect. Artium Books, 1992.