Essar Steel’s Masterstroke — an exhibition of legend architect Richard Meier, in India for the first time!!!
Essar Steel’s annual event, Masterstrokes: The Icon Exhibition sets a new benchmark this year. The company has managed, along with Indian Architect & Builder Magazine, to bring down the works of none other than legend architect, Richard Meier. Says Vikram Amin, Executive Director (Sales & Marketing), Essar Steel Group, “At Essar Steel we are committed to partnering with the architect and building community in India and the world, to help build iconic buildings. Every year we renew this commitment by bringing down the works of practices that are iconic, thereby giving the Indian design fraternity a platform to build upon”.
Richard Meier remains the youngest recipient of the Pritzker Prize (1984), which is considered architecture’s highest accolade. He is renowned internationally for cultural projects that include the Getty Centre, Los Angeles; the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona and the Jubilee Church, Rome, amongst others.
On display will be original models of Meier’s most iconic and beloved buildings. The exhibition, which runs from 17 to 20 February, will also include drawings, renderings and photography of his other works.
Speaking about the exhibition, Richard Meier said, “The remarkable beauty and rapid growth that is to be found in all parts of India is intoxicating for architects who have the opportunity to work there. I hope to soon be among them.”
Says Sarita Vijayan, Editor, Indian Architect & Builder Magazine “Richard Meier has attained almost demigod status amongst designers’ in the country. The excitement to view his work is palpable and infectious.”
Scott Johnson, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Richard Meier & Partners Architects, who will be representing the firm at the exhibition said, “I am thrilled to be here and to meet the architects and creative minds behind India’s flourishing architectural landscape.”
The exhibition is at the Sir J J College of Architecture (which coincidentally is celebrating its centenary) from 17 to 20 February 2010.
For Further Information:
Arindam De
Manager, Essar Steel Business Group
Essar House , 11 , K .K.Marg, Mahalaxmi ,
Mumbai – 400034, Maharashtra, India
T +91 9819731558 | +91 022 66601100
E [email protected]
ABOUT RICHARD MEIER:
A master of the evolution of traditional modernism for our times, Richard Meier has for almost five decades explored a kind of architecture that transcends fashion and seeks to build an aesthetic argument, building by building, that stands the test of time. From his firm’s earliest single family homes of the 1960s, each project represents a study of precision, lightness and transparency, geometric purism, the relationship between interior and exterior, the spatial experience for the human scale, and often, the power of white. The work of Richard Meier & Partners Architects spans museums, cultural facilities, city halls and government office buildings, courthouses, libraries, educational buildings, media production facilities, industrial research complexes, corporate headquarters facilities, and housing. While widely varying in location, scale and function, each of the firm’s projects embodies a philosophy that encourages public gatherings and contemplation, inspires creativity, gives pleasure, and infuses both visitors and occupants with a sense of event.
Richard Meier received his architectural training at Cornell University and established his own office in New York City in 1963. He has received the highest honors in the field including the Pritzker Prize for Architecture, the Gold Medals of the American Institute of Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Praemium Imperiale from the Japan Art Association and the Gold Medal for Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
ABOUT ESSAR STEEL LTD:
While the economy goes through a correction phase, the Infrastructure sector is a shining ray of hope for the future. The Indian infrastructure development industry has witnessed an exceptional growth in the past few years. At Essar Steel, we strongly believe that India's growth can only be sustained through infrastructure development.
Essar Steel, with its worldwide presence and broad range of products and services, supplies high quality steel—a critical requirement for mega infrastructure projects. As a part of the infrastructure sector, it is our endeavour to promote this sector by contributing to its phenomenal growth.
Essar Steel. Powering Infrastructure. Globally.
ABOUT INDIAN ARCHITECT & BUILDER:
Indian Architect & Builder (IA&B) is India’s niche ‘B-2-B’ magazine that focuses on contemporary trends in architecture, design, professional practice, technology and products. A twenty-three year old magazine, IA&B caters to architects as well as every member of the AEC industry. With a readership of 300,000 from all over India, IA&B goes beyond being just a magazine, extending itself as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the AEC Industry with events, key client works and expos. (www.iabforum.com)
Aren't India planning to build some world class sky scraper, they could use all thatexpanded metal they had in abundance lying around if theyre a bit strapped for cash. The only architect is Norman Foster
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Essar Steel’s Masterstroke — an exhibition of legend architect Richard Meier, in India for the first time!!!
Essar Steel’s annual event, Masterstrokes: The Icon Exhibition sets a new benchmark this year. The company has managed, along with Indian Architect & Builder Magazine, to bring down the works of none other than legend architect, Richard Meier. Says Vikram Amin, Executive Director (Sales & Marketing), Essar Steel Group, “At Essar Steel we are committed to partnering with the architect and building community in India and the world, to help build iconic buildings. Every year we renew this commitment by bringing down the works of practices that are iconic, thereby giving the Indian design fraternity a platform to build upon”.
Richard Meier remains the youngest recipient of the Pritzker Prize (1984), which is considered architecture’s highest accolade. He is renowned internationally for cultural projects that include the Getty Centre, Los Angeles; the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona and the Jubilee Church, Rome, amongst others.
On display will be original models of Meier’s most iconic and beloved buildings. The exhibition, which runs from 17 to 20 February, will also include drawings, renderings and photography of his other works.
Speaking about the exhibition, Richard Meier said, “The remarkable beauty and rapid growth that is to be found in all parts of India is intoxicating for architects who have the opportunity to work there. I hope to soon be among them.”
Says Sarita Vijayan, Editor, Indian Architect & Builder Magazine “Richard Meier has attained almost demigod status amongst designers’ in the country. The excitement to view his work is palpable and infectious.”
Scott Johnson, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Richard Meier & Partners Architects, who will be representing the firm at the exhibition said, “I am thrilled to be here and to meet the architects and creative minds behind India’s flourishing architectural landscape.”
The exhibition is at the Sir J J College of Architecture (which coincidentally is celebrating its centenary) from 17 to 20 February 2010.
For Further Information:
Arindam De
Manager, Essar Steel Business Group
Essar House , 11 , K .K.Marg, Mahalaxmi ,
Mumbai – 400034, Maharashtra, India
T +91 9819731558 | +91 022 66601100
E [email protected]
ABOUT RICHARD MEIER:
A master of the evolution of traditional modernism for our times, Richard Meier has for almost five decades explored a kind of architecture that transcends fashion and seeks to build an aesthetic argument, building by building, that stands the test of time. From his firm’s earliest single family homes of the 1960s, each project represents a study of precision, lightness and transparency, geometric purism, the relationship between interior and exterior, the spatial experience for the human scale, and often, the power of white. The work of Richard Meier & Partners Architects spans museums, cultural facilities, city halls and government office buildings, courthouses, libraries, educational buildings, media production facilities, industrial research complexes, corporate headquarters facilities, and housing. While widely varying in location, scale and function, each of the firm’s projects embodies a philosophy that encourages public gatherings and contemplation, inspires creativity, gives pleasure, and infuses both visitors and occupants with a sense of event.
Richard Meier received his architectural training at Cornell University and established his own office in New York City in 1963. He has received the highest honors in the field including the Pritzker Prize for Architecture, the Gold Medals of the American Institute of Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Praemium Imperiale from the Japan Art Association and the Gold Medal for Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
ABOUT ESSAR STEEL LTD:
While the economy goes through a correction phase, the Infrastructure sector is a shining ray of hope for the future. The Indian infrastructure development industry has witnessed an exceptional growth in the past few years. At Essar Steel, we strongly believe that India's growth can only be sustained through infrastructure development.
Essar Steel, with its worldwide presence and broad range of products and services, supplies high quality steel—a critical requirement for mega infrastructure projects. As a part of the infrastructure sector, it is our endeavour to promote this sector by contributing to its phenomenal growth.
Essar Steel. Powering Infrastructure. Globally.
ABOUT INDIAN ARCHITECT & BUILDER:
Indian Architect & Builder (IA&B) is India’s niche ‘B-2-B’ magazine that focuses on contemporary trends in architecture, design, professional practice, technology and products. A twenty-three year old magazine, IA&B caters to architects as well as every member of the AEC industry. With a readership of 300,000 from all over India, IA&B goes beyond being just a magazine, extending itself as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the AEC Industry with events, key client works and expos. (www.iabforum.com)
FAIL.
wasnt the only true indian architect louis kahn?
HOW! Me Architect. You Tonto.
Aren't India planning to build some world class sky scraper, they could use all thatexpanded metal they had in abundance lying around if theyre a bit strapped for cash. The only architect is Norman Foster
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