A transformative renovation enhancing visitor experience at Los Angeles' cultural landmark. The Getty Center, a cultural beacon in Los Angeles, is set to undergo a significant transformation aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. Designed by Gehry Partners, WHY Architecture, and OLIN, the renovation focuses on the arrival journey, integrating modern needs with the existing architectural language established by Richard Meier. The project will see the replacement of the aging tram system with a new model by Doppelmayr, increasing capacity and comfort for the over 1.4 million annual visitors. The tram will transport guests from the arrival point off Interstate 405 to the hilltop campus, ensuring a seamless and efficient journey. Upon arrival, visitors will be greeted by an expanded and reimagined Welcome Hall designed by WHY Architecture. This space will feature improved wayfinding, a large information screen, and an expanded bookstore opening onto a new full-service café, encouraging guests to linger and explore. OLIN's landscaping enhancements will envelop the Lower Tram and arrival areas, offering a welcoming green space with a sheltered stairway, outdoor sculptures, contemporary art commissions, a garden café, and retail spaces. These elements aim to create a harmonious blend of nature and art, enhancing the overall aesthetic and functional experience. The renovation also includes a reconfigured circulation plan and security checkpoint to streamline tram departures and arrivals. The first phase of modernization has begun, focusing on gallery closures to upgrade the campus HVAC system, improving energy efficiency and sustainability.

## Design Highlights

Replacement of the tram system with a new model by Doppelmayr. Revitalized Welcome Hall with enhanced wayfinding and amenities. Expanded landscaping by OLIN, featuring a garden café and outdoor sculptures. Reconfigured circulation plan for improved visitor flow.

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