Architectural Revival of Getty Center

Gehry Partners and WHY Architecture reshape iconic museum space

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Yagmur Baydır
June 01, 2026

Dear PA Reader,

Visionary towers, cultural landmarks, and urban transformations define this selection of global projects. Heatherwick Studio’s sculptural West Bund Orbit in Shanghai, Eraclis Papachristou Architects’ The Labs Tower, and K-Studio’s redesign of El Paso Stadium reflect how bold design approaches are reshaping city identities.

Heritage and resilience remain key drivers in contemporary practice. Hanoi’s layered urban evolution, post-disaster reconstruction through earthquake-resistant architecture, and the Getty Center transformation by Gehry Partners and WHY Architecture highlight how cities preserve memory while adapting to change.

Design is also moving beyond traditional buildings into immersive experiences. The Mar Nostro installation reinterprets memory as space, while Instagram-worthy bakeries demonstrate how everyday environments are being transformed into visually engaging cultural destinations.

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Getty Center Transformation Led by Gehry Partners and WHY Architecture

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Heatherwick Studio’s West Bund Orbit Takes Shape in Shanghai

Eraclis Papachristou Architects Designs The Labs Tower with Exposed Structural Layers

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