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Happy Birthday Mr. Rudolph! Paul Rudolph would have been 108 years old today - and probably drawing instead of blowing o...
10/23/2026

Happy Birthday Mr. Rudolph! Paul Rudolph would have been 108 years old today - and probably drawing instead of blowing out birthday candles.
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He would be (and we are too!) so thankful for all the appreciation.⁠
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Read about his work and our efforts to celebrate and preserve his legacy on the Institute's website at www.paulrudolph.institute and Modulightor, his lighting company, at www.modulightor.com

The presentation model for the final scheme of the unbuilt Rockford Civic Center designed by Paul Rudolph in 1970. In Oc...
10/21/2026

The presentation model for the final scheme of the unbuilt Rockford Civic Center designed by Paul Rudolph in 1970. In October of 1976, the design team of Larson & Darby, Inc. and Orput Architects were selected to finally design the city center in downtown Rockford. The main arena in Rockford, known as the MetroCentre, broke ground on February 07, 1979 and was officially opened in January, 1981.

The Yanofsky Residence in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, designed by Paul Rudolph in 1956. Photos are from a visit to the...
10/19/2026

The Yanofsky Residence in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, designed by Paul Rudolph in 1956.

Photos are from a visit to the house by the Institute in 2021.

The doors of the Christian Science Student Center at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois designed by Paul Rud...
10/16/2026

The doors of the Christian Science Student Center at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois designed by Paul Rudolph in 1962 and demolished in 1987. The massive brass front doors were designed by artist Roger Majorowicz. The developer who purchased the building, Gloria Dauten, kept the doors, later installing them as a decorative fireplace surround in her own home in Champaign.

Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida designed by Paul Rudolph in 1957. After efforts to save and reuse the buildin...
10/14/2026

Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida designed by Paul Rudolph in 1957. After efforts to save and reuse the building were unsuccessful, the building was torn down in June of 2009.

The Robert & Sylvia Rachesky residence designed in 1980 by Myron Goldfinger in Ho-ho-kus , New Jersey. The front façade ...
10/12/2026

The Robert & Sylvia Rachesky residence designed in 1980 by Myron Goldfinger in Ho-ho-kus , New Jersey. The front façade facing the road is visually private, with the rear façade open to the wooded property.

Photos by Norman McGrath.

COLORING MODERNISM: Modulightor Tour & Sketch DayJoin us on TODAY, October 10th for a special Paul Rudolph coloring even...
10/10/2026

COLORING MODERNISM: Modulightor Tour & Sketch Day

Join us on TODAY, October 10th for a special Paul Rudolph coloring event!

Guests will tour Paul Rudolph’s Modulightor Building, experiencing one of the only Rudolph–designed public spaces in New York City. The visit will highlight Rudolph’s personal objects and collected artifacts, offering a look into his eye for form and material.

Afterwards, we'll supply some Modulightor coloring pages for a relaxed, hands-on coloring session using provided crayons or you can bring your own sketchbook to draw whatever inspires you. We’ll also have some cookies and sparkling water to enjoy.

For info go to https://bit.ly/coloring-modernism

The event is designed as an easygoing way to look closely, slow down, and leave with a deeper appreciation for Rudolph’s world.

Saturday, October 10 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm

Modulightor
246 East 58th Street
New York, NY 10022

All proceeds benefit the Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture. If you have any questions please call us at (212) 404-5922 or email [email protected]

COLORING MODERNISM: Modulightor Tour & Sketch DayJoin us on Saturday, October 10th for a special Paul Rudolph coloring e...
10/09/2026

COLORING MODERNISM: Modulightor Tour & Sketch Day

Join us on Saturday, October 10th for a special Paul Rudolph coloring event!

Guests will tour Paul Rudolph’s Modulightor Building, experiencing one of the only Rudolph–designed public spaces in New York City. The visit will highlight Rudolph’s personal objects and collected artifacts, offering a look into his eye for form and material.

Afterwards, we'll supply some Modulightor coloring pages for a relaxed, hands-on coloring session using provided crayons or you can bring your own sketchbook to draw whatever inspires you. We’ll also have some cookies and sparkling water to enjoy.

For info go to https://bit.ly/coloring-modernism

The event is designed as an easygoing way to look closely, slow down, and leave with a deeper appreciation for Rudolph’s world.

Saturday, October 10 2026
12:00 - 2:00 pm

Modulightor
246 East 58th Street
New York, NY 10022

All proceeds benefit the Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture. If you have any questions please call us at (212) 404-5922 or email [email protected]

The first scheme for the Shoreline Apartments in Buffalo, New York designed by Paul Rudolph in 1969. Known as the ‘Buffa...
10/09/2026

The first scheme for the Shoreline Apartments in Buffalo, New York designed by Paul Rudolph in 1969. Known as the ‘Buffalo Waterfront Complex’, it is planned to be a multi-phased Urban Renewal project to revitalize Buffalo’s waterfront and Outer Harbor areas - and be one of the largest UDC developments outside of New York City.

Carl Abbott FAIA 1936-2026We are saddened to learn that Carl Abbott passed away after a short illness. All of us at the ...
10/08/2026

Carl Abbott FAIA
1936-2026

We are saddened to learn that Carl Abbott passed away after a short illness. All of us at the Paul Rudolph Institute extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Carl was a friend and told us many stories about Paul Rudolph, and he will be deeply missed. We will share a few of our favorite memories in a later update.

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