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Eames House Reopens With Expanded Public Access Following Restoration

Reyyan Dogan — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Following an extensive conservation process, the Eames House, Case Study House No. 8, has reopened to visitors after a five-month closure due to smoke damage from the Palisades Wildfire earlier this year. Although the iconic structure, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1949 as part of the Case Study House Program, was not directly damaged by flames, it required comprehensive cleaning and restoration to address the effects of smoke infiltration. As part of the reopening, the adjacent Eames Studio, previously closed to the public, will now be accessible for the first time. Designed and used by Charles and Ray as a working space, the studio will serve as a venue for rotating exhibitions, workshops, and public programs, offering an expanded architectural experience.

How Two Getty Initiatives Are Saving Global Modernist Heritage

Mimi Zeiger — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

This Article was originally published on Metropolismag.com.

Getty Assembles Experts for Conservation of Le Corbusier's Only Three Museums

Collin Abdallah — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

The Getty Conservation Institute has announced a workshop to address the care and conservation of three museums designed by Le Corbusier. The three museums are the only museums designed by the prolific architect. The workshop will be held in India, where two of the three museums are, with municipal corporations from Ahmedabad and Chandigarh serving as hosts for the event. The Foundation Le Corbusier, located in Paris, will also be assisting with the workshop.

Call for Case Studies: Energy and Climate Management in Modern Buildings

Rene Submissions — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:35:00 +0000

The Getty Conservation Institute's Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI) is looking for examples for the second in its "Case Studies from the Field" publication series, entitled "Energy and Climate Management in Modern Buildings".

Getty Conservation Institute to Help Conserve Louis Kahn’s Salk Institute

Katie Watkins — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) is partnering with the Salk Institute to help develop techniques for conserving one of Louis Kahn’s finest works. Overlooking the Pacific coast in La Jolla, California, Kahn took advantage of the peaceful surroundings and natural light when he designed the Salk Institute site. However, these same marine elements also provide unique conservation challenges for the concrete and wood structure, particularly for its teak window walls, the Getty Trust reports.