Getty Moves Past Meier
WHY Architecture, rendering of planned Welcome Hall Lobby The Getty has released renderings of its new tram, tram station, and entrance hall. The new architectural elements are being designed by Gehry Partners and WHY Architecture. Barely mentioned in the press release is the Getty Center's original architect, Richard Meier. In 2018 sexual harassment and assault charges by multiple women against Meier led to the Getty cutting ties with the architect. Meier resigned from his own firm and has not done any high-profile commissions since. Unclear from the released images is what happens to Meier's soaring, cathedral-like Entrance Hall. WHY is designing a new lobby and bookstore, as well a cafe for the entrance pavilion. WHY's renderings don't show much or any of Meier's design. The press release says that the new elements will be "integrated seamlessly and respectfully" into Meier's design. Existing entrance hall by Richard Meier & Partners WHY Archi...
