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ABOUT THE PAUL RUDOLPH DUPLEX AT MODULIGHTOR

246 East 58th Street was designed and built by Paul Rudolph from 1989 – 1994 and was initially earmarked to be commercial and residential rental units.  Originally a commercial, non-descript wooden structure, 246 East 58th was dismantled and replaced with a steel structure. For the interior construction, Rudolph became his own contractor.

The residential upper stories are guided by considerations of spatial movement and circulation, the psychology of proportions, and the dynamic balance between these two principles. Both the height and the width of the space – a seemingly narrow 20 ft. across – keep changing, adjusting in a series of movements of rectilinear and horizontal planes. The main bays open up and out, defying the modest dimensions of the lot, and yielding spatial experiences that are visual and actual.

A key feature of the residence is the delicate sequence of cantilevered steps that dissolve into the precise geometries of the built-in bookshelves and furniture, a system that Rudolph simply devised from modular articulations of matte white particle board, plexiglas and reflective materials. Another dimension revealed in the residence is layered penetrations of light – natural and artificial – across the entirety of the space.

The building is located at 246 East 58th Street in New York City.

PAUL RUDOLPH'S DUPLEX AT MODULIGHTOR - OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

Paul Rudolph's Duplex at Modulightor is open to the public on the first Friday of every other month from 6-8 PM. The following dates are scheduled during 2010:

Friday, April 2, 2010

6:00 - 8:00 PM - to purchase tickets go to the event page here.

Friday, June 4, 2010

6:00 - 8:00 PM - to purchase tickets go to the event page here.

Friday, August 6, 2010

6:00 - 8:00 PM - to purchase tickets go to the event page here.

Friday, October 1, 2010

6:00 - 8:00 PM - to purchase tickets go to the event page here.

Friday, December 3, 2010

6:00 - 8:00 PM - to purchase tickets go to the event page here.

Prices for tickets are the following:

Students - $10 per person
General Admission - $15 per person

Tickets for these events are limited, so reserve your place today to ensure your attendence. If available, tickets purchased on the day of event will be priced at $15/person. Tickets are non-refundable.

Tickets are sold through NYCharities.org, an online contributions portal dedicated to increasing charitable dollars for New York causes in a safe, easy way. When purchasing your ticket, your privacy is safe guarded and your personal information will not be sold or shared with anyone.

Proceeds from these events benefit the Paul Rudolph Foundation to promote the preservation, knowledge and understanding of the work of architect and educator Paul Rudolph.

For more information, please contact events@paulrudolph.org

PAUL RUDOLPH'S DUPLEX AT MODULIGHTOR - PRIVATE TOURS

The space is also available for viewing by student groups and other visitors.  The fees for these events are based upon the number of people, and are the following:

Student Groups - $10 per person, $150 minimum
Other Groups - $15 per person, $150 minimum

Please contact us to arrange this in advance at information@paulrudolph.org

RENT THE PAUL RUDOLPH DUPLEX AT MODULIGHTOR FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT

The Paul Rudolph Foundation is proud to be located in so innovative an environment and is passionate about making the duplex apartment available as a unique and innovative venue for corporate retreats, photography, film production, and private or corporate events.

WHO RENTS THE DUPLEX
Corporate Off-site Meeting and Event Planners, Photographers & Print Producers, Location Scouts & Film Producers, Magazine & Book Publishers, Advertising Agencies, Fashion Shows and Product Showrooms, Corporate Meetings and Retreats, Cocktails for Organizations and Intimate Dinner Parties. 

Go beyond the boredom of noisy restaurants and hotel conference rooms.  Rent a space that will entertain and inspire, where celebrities come to be photographed, press conferences are held, and new products are launched.  A truly unique environment created by a Master of Modern Architecture. 

EASY ACCESS
Located in the upper East Side of Manhattan, the Modulightor building is easily accessible to all subways and just a 40-minute commute from New York City airports.

AVAILABILITY
The Duplex is available for rent day or evening hours during the week, and is also available during the weekend.  The suggested closing of events is no later than midnight.  In certain circumstances events may continue beyond this time by pre-arrangement.  There is some flexibility on starting times, please let us know the start and departure needs of your particular event.  If you would like to preview the space, please call us to make an appointment at (212) 371-0336, extension 19.

SPECIFICATIONS
The Duplex is 3,000 sf with an additional 500 sf outdoor space.  The capacity for the space is 50 people.  An additional 2,000 sf floor is available for larger events.

CATERING
Catering can be provided (wine, seltzer, cheese, crackers and grapes) for a per person fee of $10, $100 minimum.  Outside catering is allowed, and there are glasses, dinnerware, trays, carousels, vases and punch bowls available for use on site.

RATES
Rates vary by type of event.  Factors include number of hours, days, number of people, property usage, etc.  Fees for use of the space go directly to support the programs and activities of the Paul Rudolph Foundation, a 501( c )3 entity dedicated to furthering the preservation, knowledge and understanding of the work of Paul Rudolph – and the amount is tax deductible to fullest extent allowed by law.

5 hour event rental - $ 1,500
6 hour event rental - $ 1,800
8 hour event rental - $ 2,400

Please contact Kelvin Dickinson at the Paul Rudolph Foundation at kelvin.dickinson@paulrudolph.org for questions and to book your event.  To reach us by phone, please call (212) 371-0336 ext. 19.