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About the J. Paul Getty Museum



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Building the Getty Center

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Travertine (1 min. 55 sec.)
Meier (2 min. 36 sec.)
Design (2 min. 12 sec.)

It took more than twelve years to build the Getty Center. What was the design and building process like and how did nearby residents react to the construction? Watch these videos to hear architect Richard Meier, construction workers, and neighbors discuss their experiences, and to see footage of the building process.


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