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: 20 Pleasant Ridge Road
City: Harrison
State: New York
Zip Code: 10528
Nation: United States

STATUS
Type: Housing; Addition
Status: Built

TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1986
Site Area: 174,240 s.f. (4.0 acres)
Floor Area: 5 beds 5.5 baths 7,452 s.f. (4,478 s.f. first floor; 2,892 s.f. second floor)
Height:
Floors (Above Ground): 2
Building Cost:

PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Client: Cecile Engel (1936-2016)
Architect: Paul Rudolph (1918-1997)
Associate Architect:
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Structural:
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SUPPLIERS
Contractor:
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Engel Residence Addition

The original house was constructed in 1939. The project scope is to design an addition.
The Engel Residence addition is the result of a personal friendship between Cecile Engel (1936-2016) and Paul Rudolph, who was a contributor to a book of essays she edited and published (Delphinium Blossoms: An Anthology). His essay is titled ‘Urban Design: The Forms of Things Yet Unknown’. According to a brief biography following the essay:

“He is one of our precious architectural visionaries. In this essay he pleads for cities with a sense of their proper harmonies. In doing this, he increases our awareness of shapes and spaces in a new way. For example, he discusses ways to make the automobile and the building fit side by side in urban structures. He shows how the art of urban design demands the talents of artist, architect, and planner.

‘Urban Design’ speaks with a deceptively simple voice as it creates a complex and as yet unrealized schematic of a proper future city. We are ever so grateful to him for opening our eyes to another solution for solving the problems of our complex environment.”

In 1986 an inground swimming pool is constructed on the property
On March 27, 1987 the construction drawings are issued for bid.
On November 04, 1987 revisions are made to the construction drawing set.
On October 19, 1987 the construction drawings are issued for construction.
On November 16, 1987 the construction drawings are issued for a construction contract set.
In 1987 a 60’x120’ tennis court is constructed on the property
In 1988 a 24’x27’ 2-car detached garage is constructed on the property
Cecile Engel passes away on September 6th, 2016.
In January 2021, the residence is listed for sale by the owners for $1.9 million USD