Paul
Rudolph

Paul Rudolph (1918–1997) was an American architect known for his dramatic Brutalist structures and intricate spatial compositions. As chair of Yale’s architecture department, he designed the Yale Art and Architecture Building, a Brutalist landmark. Other notable works include the Government Service Center in Boston and the Burroughs Wellcome Headquarters. His architecture featured bold concrete forms, complex multi-level interiors, and deep shadow play, pushing the limits of materiality and urban integration. Though controversial, his work profoundly influenced late-modernist and postwar urban design, making him a key figure in mid-20th-century American architecture.