Architect Richard Meier, in his Manhattan office. image © Christopher Sturman for The Wall Street Journal

The prestigious architect Richard Meier completed his first hotel project 'The New Seamarq Hotel' in South Korea. The architect is again on the stage with his new project-and in this interview, the architect talked about the profession, architecture, hotels, travelling, Porsches and painting.

Until recently, though, Mr. Meier had never broken ground in South Korea. He checked that off his list with the newly opened Seamarq Hotel, a towering white complex overlooking the East Sea in the city of Gang-neung. “Our client chose a really magnificent site,” Mr. Meier said from his New York office. “There’s water on basically two sides.” The trademark transparency of his structures lets visitors luxuriate in views at every level....Continue Reading

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