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

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LOCATION
Address: 1 West 81st Street #20D
City: New York
State: New York
Zip Code: 10024
Nation: United States

STATUS
Type: Residential
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TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1970
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Floor Area: 3 beds, 2.5 baths
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PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Client: Gerald Kornfeld (1921-2010) and Aline Kornfeld (1927-2020)
Architect: Myron Goldfinger (1933-2023)
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Kornfeld Residence

The project scope is to design a residence for Gerald (Jerry) Kornfeld (1921-2010) and Aline (Karlak) Kornfeld (1927-2020).
The Beresford Apartments, completed in 1929 and designed by Emery Roth, then at the pinnacle of his career as a specialist in apartment house design, is one of the largest and grandest of the apartment buildings along Central Park West. It is a 20 story building with 183 apartments.
On September 15, 1987 the building is designated an individual landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Gerald Kornfeld passes away on February 15, 2010 at 88 years old.
Aline Kornfeld passes away on April 16, 2020.