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 Andrew Geller’s lifetime; physical drawings and models; personal photos and memorabilia; and contemporary photographs and articles.

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LOCATION
Address: 547 Beachcomber Walk
City: Fire Island
State: New York
Zip Code: 11782
Nation: United States

STATUS
Type: Residential
Status: Built

TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1958-1961
Site Area: 7,405 ft² (687.9 m²)
Floor Area: 3 beds, 2.5 baths;
Height:
Floors (Above Ground): 2
Building Cost:

PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Client: Rudolph “Rudy” Frank (0000-0000) and Trudy Frank (0000-0000)
Architect: Andrew Geller (1924-2011)
Associate Architect:
Landscape:
Structural:
MEP:
QS/PM:

SUPPLIERS
Contractor:
Subcontractor(s):

Frank Residence

The project scope is to design a residence for Rudolph “Rudy” Frank (0000-0000) and Trudy Frank (0000-0000).
On July 07, 1961 the residence is featured in an issue of Life magazine.
In 2006 the residence is restored by Larson and Paul Architects.
On May 04, 2017 the residence is listed for sale for $1,299,000 USD.
On June 2, 2017 the residence is sold to Stefan Peter and Mark Irizarry for $1,050,000 USD.
On June 30, 2021 the residence is listed for sale for $1,425,000 USD.
The residence is featured in the 2021 Pines Modern House Tour on September 12 and September 19, 2021.
The sale listing is removed on October 13, 2021.