The 83-year-old architect will ?step back from day-to-day activities? but is still involved in the firm Update: This story includes new details on Richard Meier?s involvement with the firm.
Richard Meier?the high-profile architect six women accused of sexual misconduct?is permanently stepping away from day-to-day activities at Richard Meier & Partners Architects, the firm he founded in 1963. A slew of promotions have been announced at the company?s New York office, and Meier will support the leadership transitions and ?remain available to colleagues and clients who seek his vast experience and counsel,? according to a news release.
Post #MeToo, the 83-year-old architect is essentially entering forced semi-retirement.
According to a spokesperson, Meier ?will not be handling the day-to-day administrative and business operations that he used to handle and won?t be in the office every day. What he will be doing is supporting the leadership transition, maintaining contact with the staff as requested, and speaking with existing and potential clients in an effort to drive and grow the business.? Associate partner Bernard Karpf, who has been with Richard Meier & Partners since 1988, has been promoted to managing principal of the New York office and will oversee business development and manage the firm; Michael Palladino will continue to lead West Coast activities. Vivian Lee, Reynolds Logan, and Dukho Yeon have been promoted to principals.
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