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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a plan for a 250-foot “Arc de Trump” near the Lincoln Memorial, featuring a torch-bearing statue and gilded eagles; the four lions planned for the base and an underground pedestrian tunnel were removed. Public opposition is strong and lawsuits over sightlines continue, though Trump says Congress approval isn’t needed.
A federal arts panel approved designs for President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, advancing the project despite public opposition and lawsuits from veterans; the arch, intended to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, faces ongoing scrutiny over its size and impact, with a second federal review scheduled for June 4.
The Trump administration intends to build a 250-foot arch near Memorial Circle by Arlington National Cemetery without seeking fresh congressional authorization, arguing a century-old authorization for a similar project covers this plan; critics say it could skirt federal law, with lawsuits filed and a federal arts commission review pending for a revised proposal.
Stephen Colbert, in a somber Architectural Digest tour, says the Ed Sullivan Theater is a space you’ll never get again as The Late Show heads to a May 21 finale, with CBS ordering staff to vacate within a week after the show ends. He recalls theater lore and past moments (Letterman helping move furniture), jokes about CBS’s handling of coverage, and emphasizes soaking in the venue’s history before the abrupt exit amid the network’s financial decisions.
The National Capital Planning Commission has asked the White House for more information and testing on its plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white, as preservationists oppose the move and a lawsuit advances; Susan Eisenhower urges patience while regulators review the proposal and the administration argues modern paints will protect the granite facade.
Bianca Censori attended Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture as a guest critic for a final review, arriving in a sleek all-black, tailored outfit that signals a shift from her usual revealing style and aligns with her architectural training and recent projects.
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel roasted Donald Trump’s plan for a 250-foot gold Arch near Arlington National Cemetery, joking it would bear the name of “the draft dodger who killed America” and overshadow war memorials. The piece notes the arch has drawn criticism from veterans and historians, has seen lawsuits aiming to block it, and even initial proponents have raised concerns that the structure is too large for the site, despite some regulatory approval.
LACMA celebrated the opening of the David Geffen Galleries with a star-studded gala that drew artists, architects and Hollywood luminaries to toast Peter Zumthor’s bold new building, while fundraising milestones were highlighted, including a record $11.5 million raised at dinner and the campaign nearing $869 million overall.
LA's new David Geffen Galleries, designed by Peter Zumthor and costing about $724 million, rise as a monumental 110,000 sq ft concrete structure over Wilshire. Celebrated for its bold, signature architecture, the project is also controversial for its environmental impact, using about 15,000 tonnes of steel and 65,000 cubic metres of concrete, prompting questions about whether the cultural payoff justifies the carbon footprint, while Zumthor defends its long‑term durability.
A federal panel approved early designs for President Trump’s planned 250-foot arch to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary, even as critics urged lawmakers to block the project. The Commission of Fine Arts asked for revisions, including downsizing and possibly omitting gold-plated statues, signaling continued debate over the arch’s aesthetics, potential impact on Washington’s skyline, and questions about congressional authorization.
A Trump-appointed Commission on Fine Arts gave preliminary approval to a 250-foot stone arch planned on Columbia Island between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery, featuring a gold-plated Lady Liberty, two bald eagles and gold lions. Commissioners pressed questions about structural footings, accessibility, and an underground access tunnel, and some suggested scaling the arch down to around 166 feet to better fit the skyline. Public comments were nearly all opposed, and a group of Vietnam War veterans has already sued to block the project. The architect will revise the design before a final vote, with ongoing controversy and potential legal challenges shaping the outcome.
Rodney Mims Cook Jr.'s long-held vision of a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., could become reality as President Trump proposes a 250-foot arch to commemorate America’s 250th birthday; Cook’s Millennium Gate Foundation panel will review the plan, and he argues for two additional arches to reshape the city’s memorial landscape.
Los Angeles’s new David Geffen Galleries at LACMA, a $724 million floating concrete structure by Peter Zumthor, rises 30 feet above Wilshire and opens to the public May 4 after years of controversy and fundraising; engineered with seismic isolators, wraparound windows, and chrome-curtain lighting, the design seeks to present diverse works on equal footing and reshape LA’s cultural landscape with an experiential, city-facing museum.
Christina Victori, RAMSA’s New York–based head of interior design, explains RAMSA’s place-driven approach and the firm’s expansion into interiors for Ocean Terrace in Miami Beach, reflects on mentors like Thierry Despont and Roman & Williams as well as influences from Gaudí and Dupré-Lafon, and discusses using AI as a time-saving tool for design—speeding up photo edits and concept exploration—while renovating an 18th‑century New Jersey farmhouse and defining luxury as craft and personal reflection.
Contractors imploded the 23-story Mandarin Oriental hotel in downtown Miami in under 20 seconds, bringing down a skyline landmark and clearing the site for redevelopment.