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:
City: Sherman
State: Connecticut
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Nation: United States

STATUS
Type: Residence
Status: Project

TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1991
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PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Client: Manheim ‘Manny’ Fox and Cinda Firestone-Fox
Architect: Paul Rudolph
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Firestone-FOX Residence

  • The project scope is to design a single family residence, designed to sit on top of a hill for Manheim Fox (1934-2012) and Cinda Firestone-Fox (1948-).

  • Manheim ‘Manny’ Fox is a producer of the 1980s Broadway hit “Sophisticated Ladies” who works with a variety of musical and theatrical artists, including George Burns, Barbra Streisand and Johnny Cash.

  • Cinda Firestone-Fox is a member of the family that founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. She is best known for her acclaimed 1974 documentary film, Attica. Cinda is involved in children's theater and writes three musicals with music by her son, William. Her projects include a musical comedy, Family Fortune and two screenplays, Madame, and Te Quiero.

  • The design features two-story high studio bedrooms designed for a family of six.

  • A central corridor connects all the inner rooms.

  • Mr. Fox passes away on September 23, 2012 at 77 years old.

  • The project remains unbuilt.

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
de Alba, Roberto. (2003). Paul Rudolph: The Late Work. New York, NY: Princeton Architectural Press.