Richard Meier

About Richard Meier

Birth Day: October 12, 1934
Birth Place: Newark, NJ
Birth Sign: Libra

Richard Meier Net Worth

Richard Meier net worth and salary: Richard Meier is a Architect who has a net worth of $13 Million. Richard Meier was born in Newark, in October 12, 1934. Designer of the Getty Center in Los Angeles. He became known for his abstract designs and his heavy use of the color white. He was awarded the Pritzker Medal in 1984 and the AIA Gold Medal in 1987.
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💰Richard Meier Net worth: $13 Million

About

Designer of the Getty Center in Los Angeles. He became known for his abstract designs and his heavy use of the color white. He was awarded the Pritzker Medal in 1984 and the AIA Gold Medal in 1987.

Before Fame

He graduated from Cornell in 1957 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and went to work for Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in 1959, followed by three years with Marcel Breuer.

Trivia

His Ara Pacis featured a large travertine wall that became a subject of debate during the mayoral race when Rome's Mayor, Gianni Alemanno, promised to tear it down.

Family Life

His second cousin was architect Peter Eisenman, also a member of The New York Five. His family was residing in Newark when he was born.

Associated With

He was heavily influenced by Le Corbusier, especially Le Corbusier's early phase; this influence can be seen in his work on the Swiss Pavilion and the Ville Savoye.