The Modulightor Building

Paul Rudolph: The Late Work

Roberto De Alba; with an introduction by Robert Bruegmann

Paul Rudolph (1918-1997) was one of America’s greatest Modern architects, known for his strong, expressive forms, powerful spaces, innovative uses of materials and light, and interest in urbanism. He achieved great success doing buildings of all types, and is most famous for his “Mid-Century Modern” work in the 1950’s-60’s—of which the Yale Art & Architecture Building is the iconic example.
Rudolph’s creative and prolific career extended to nearly the end of the 20th century—and this book focuses on the work in the latter phases. It includes: buildings for many parts of the US, fascinatingly ambitious projects for Asia, the Modulightor Building (the headquarters for the lighting business which he co-founded), and the design of his own intriguing residence (his “Quadruplex” on Beekman Place in NYC).
Hand-picked by Rudolph himself, the 27 projects profiled in this book are shown through a rich selection of drawings, sketches, photographs, plans, and perspective views. The book includes illuminating introductory texts by Roberto De Alba, Mildred F. Schmertz, and Robert Bruegmann; as well as an interview with Paul Rudolph by Peter Blake.

Out of print, but at the Modulightor Building are still copies for sale, so the book can be ordered by contacting them through the Paul Rudolph Heritage Foundation’s website.

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