The J. Paul Getty Museum

We asked our team to tell us about their favourite ever piece of design. It could be a logo, a building, an object (shoes, gadgets, product packaging). The only criteria was that they consider it a thing of beauty and have an emotional connection to it.

The J. Paul Getty Museum - by Monika Beniusiene

“Not a typical museum, showing what a man can do with a vision and the right location. Architectural triumph!”

Why do you love it? What does it mean to you?

The stunning buildings, the man-made gardens, fountains and breath-taking views of Los Angeles; this museum hosts an incredible selection of ancient and modern art.

What are your favourite aspects of it?

Designed by Richard Meier, 1.2 million square feet of travertine stone was used to build it. Although travertine has a very light look and feel – with light reflecting characteristics – it is incredible durable, which makes it resistant to earthquakes, which are quite frequent in LA! When you are looking at the curve of the main Getty building – it seems that the building 'shines' due to the stone tiles reflection and abundance of LA. 

Photo: archiTECHteam

When you see the museum, what memories does it bring back?

I was 15 years old when I walked around the Getty museum and the grandiosity of the buildings, the modern look and feel and the views of LA just made me think that this is the most beautiful place I have ever been to!