Meyers, Marshall D. (Marshall David), 1931-2001.

Dates:

Birth 1931

Death 2001

Biographical notes:

Marshall D. Meyers was born in Buffalo and raised in Niagara Falls, NY. He was trained as an industrial designer at the Pratt Institute (graduated 1953) before studying architecture at Yale University, (M. Arch. 1957). Louis I. Kahn (1901-1974) invited Meyers to join his office in 1957, where he remained until 1965. He worked briefly for B. Frank Schlesinger in 1965, and in 1966-1967 he was the project architect for the United States Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan for Geddes, Brecher, Qualls & Cunningham.

After returning to Kahn's employ in 1967, Meyers served as project architect for a number of important works. Most notable is his role in the design of the Kimbell Museum in Fort Worth, TX. There, he collaborated with Kahn in designing crucial features of the building, particularly the cycloid vaults of the roof and the indirect overhead natural lighting system. In 1973, Meyers left Kahn's office to serve as a consultant to Yale University during the construction of Kahn's Center for British Art. After Kahn's death the following year, Meyers formed a partnership with Anthony Pellecchia to complete the building. Pellecchia & Meyers continued until 1979, when Meyers established his own firm.

In 1985, Meyers joined the office of Bower Lewis Thrower in Philadelphia as a senior associate. In 1992, he resumed independent practice and in 1993 moved to California. He joined the Pasadena office of Perkins & Will in 1999 as a senior associate. Meyers was named to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects in 1994.

From the description of Marshall D. Meyers architectural records and papers, 1945-2001 (bulk 1957-1980). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122612879