The New Getty Villa

The New Getty Villa documents the ambitious process of restoring and expanding the Getty Villa campus in Malibu, a project led by the architectural firm Machado and Silvetti Associates over the course of twelve years. With a narrative that interweaves technical analysis and conceptual reflections, the book reveals the challenges, innovations, and achievements behind this architectural and cultural transformation.

Throughout 242 pages, it describes how the team led by Jorge Silvetti and Rodolfo Machado managed to balance the preservation of a historic replica with the incorporation of new facilities designed for the 21st century. The Getty Villa, originally inspired by the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum, is reborn as a space that combines historical rigor with a contemporary vision, integrating new structures, gardens, and educational and cultural spaces that redefine its identity as a dynamic and functional campus.

The publication includes detailed analyses of each stage of the project, from conceptualization to execution, highlighting the interplay between architecture and landscape, the resolution of complex technical challenges, and the ongoing dialogue with history. Photographs, plans and diagrams accompany the texts, providing a visual and technical understanding of the creative process.

The foreword, written by Francisco Mangado, frames the project as a paradigmatic example of how architecture can transcend initial expectations to become both a technical and cultural reference. This book is not only a testament to the rigor and creativity of Machado and Silvetti Associates, but also a valuable tool for architects, historians, and students interested in the interplay between restoration, contemporary design, and sustainability.