White House Defends Trumps $400 Million Ballroom Plan
#WhiteHouse #ArchitectureWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized a New York Times article featuring experts who panned the design of Trump's proposed $400 million ballroom. The experts cited aesthetic and timeline concerns. A final vote is scheduled. read more
Architects White House Role Baffles Colleagues
#WhiteHouse #ArchitectureArchitect Shalom Baranes, 75, baffles colleagues by taking on Trump's controversial White House ballroom project. Despite criticizing Trump's immigration policies, the respected architect, who renovated the Pentagon post-9/11, is proceeding with the $400 million addition. read more
Architects Trump Project Puzzles Peers
#WhiteHouse #ArchitectureArchitect Shalom Baranes, 75, baffled colleagues by taking on Trump's controversial White House ballroom project. The respected architect, critical of Trump's immigration policies, has a storied career including renovating the Pentagon post-9/11. read more
Sagrada Familia Reaches Full Height After 144 Years
#SagradaFamilia #ArchitectureBarcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica reaches its full height of 172.5 meters as a cross is placed atop its central tower. This milestone for GaudÃ's 144-year-old project makes it the world's tallest church, though construction continues. read more