Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph

Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph is the first major museum exhibition dedicated to the influential 20th-century architect Paul Rudolph, a leading figure of second-generation Modernism who rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s alongside contemporaries such as Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei. Showcasing more than 80 objects—from intricate drawings and models to furniture, material samples, and photographs—the exhibition traces the evolution of Rudolph’s visionary career, from his early experimental houses in Florida to his monumental concrete civic buildings and futuristic designs for urban megastructures and mixed-use skyscrapers. Visitors are invited to explore the full scope of Rudolph’s creative legacy, including his bold and immersive New York interiors, and to reflect on how his architectural ideas continue to shape conversations about urban renewal and modern city life around the world.