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The building stone for the Getty Museum is?

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Meier chose stone for this project because it is often associated with public architecture and expresses qualities the Getty Center celebrates: permanence, solidity, simplicity, warmth, and craftsmanship. The 1.2 million square feet of travel tine stone covers many surfaces of the Getty Center.
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The building stone for the Getty Museum is associated with " public architecture and expresses qualities"

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