The architect is taking a six-month leave from his firm Noted American architect and Pritzker Prize winner Richard Meier has been accused of sexual harassment by five women, the New York Times reports.
Four of the women worked for Meier and a fifth woman met the architect while Meier worked on the Getty Center, one of his best known projects and an LA landmark about to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
According to the Times, two of the women associated with Meier?s firm described being sent to the architect?s New York apartment, where he exposed himself. Another woman who worked for the firm said she recalled Meier grabbing her underwear at a company holiday party, while a fourth woman who worked for Meier said she was asked to undress at his apartment so she could be photographed. A fifth woman not associated with the firm accused Meier of pulling her onto a bed at his home during an incident in the 1980s in LA.

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The Getty Center in Los Angeles.

In light of these allegations, the 83-year-old architect is taking a six-month leave from his firm, Richard Meier & Partners Architects, where he has served as founder and managing partner.
In a statement to the Times, Meier said:

I am deeply troubled and embarrassed by the accounts of several women who were offended by my words and actions. While our recollections may differ, I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my behavior.
I am leaving the company...