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.

Some of the materials are in the public domain, some are offered under Creative Commons, and some are owned by others, including the Goldfinger Estate. Please speak with a representative of The Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture before using any drawings or photos in the Archives. In all cases, the researcher shall determine how to appropriately publish or otherwise distribute the materials found in this collection, while maintaining appropriate protection of the applicable intellectual property rights.

Follow the links below to see Goldfinger’s work during the:

1950’s 1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

LOCATION
Address: 958 North Lake Way
City: Palm Beach
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33480
Nation: United States

STATUS
Type: Residential
Status: Project

TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1976-1977
Site Area:
Floor Area:
Height:
Floors (Above Ground):
Building Cost:

PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Client: A. Albert Taubman (1924-2015) and Reva Kolodney (1928-1999)
Architect: Myron Goldfinger (1933-2023)
Associate Architect:
Landscape:
Structural:
MEP:
QS/PM:

SUPPLIERS
Contractor:
Subcontractor(s):

Taubman Residence

The project scope is to design residence for Adolph Alfred Taubman (1924–2015) and Reva Kolodney (1928-1999). Mr. Taubman is a Midwest shopping center magnate and later Sotheby's chairman.
In 1977, the client hires Richard Meier to design the residence with Stephen Lesser as project architect. The residence is completed in 1979.
Reva Kolodney passes away on August 17, 1999.
A. Alfred Taubman passes away on April 17, 2015 at 91 years old.
The Goldfinger project remains unbuilt.