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.”