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Trump’s 250-foot Arc de Triumph would tower over the Lincoln Memorial
politics17 hours ago

Trump’s 250-foot Arc de Triumph would tower over the Lincoln Memorial

The Interior Department released renderings for Trump’s proposed 250-foot-tall Arc de Triumph near Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac from the Lincoln Memorial, which would dwarf the memorial’s 99 feet and become the world’s tallest arch; the project would be funded by about $15 million in National Endowment for the Humanities funds, include inscriptions and gold statues, and sit on Virginia land near Reagan National Airport, with a Commission on Fine Arts hearing set for April 16.

via CBS News|
#architecture#arlington-national-cemetery#federal-spending
Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Plan Sparks Skyline Debate and Legal Challenges
politics1 day ago

Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Plan Sparks Skyline Debate and Legal Challenges

New renderings reveal President Trump’s plan for a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., intended to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The project would dwarf landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and is now moving through formal approval processes while facing lawsuits from military veterans who argue it would alter key views of Arlington National Cemetery. Critics worry the arch could reshape the skyline and memorial landscape, even as planners seek reviews from the Commission of Fine Arts.

via The Washington Post|
#architecture#arlington-national-cemetery#donald-trump
Trump unveils futuristic plan for Miami presidential library
politics11 days ago

Trump unveils futuristic plan for Miami presidential library

Trump teased renderings for his future presidential library in Miami, showing a tall glass tower with his name in gold, a presidential plane display, and White House replicas such as the Oval Office. The project, designed by Bermello Ajamil, sits on a nearly 3-acre waterfront site valued at about $67 million, near Trump National Doral, after a land transfer dispute was resolved last year. A donation link to the library foundation was shared with the post.

via NBC News|
#architecture#miami#politics
politics11 days ago

Trump unveils a towering Miami presidential library as renderings emerge

The Trump Library Foundation released renderings for a 2.63‑acre site in downtown Miami showing a towering Trump‑branded presidential library with White House‑inspired design cues, including a replica Oval Office and a large atrium displaying aircraft such as a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar; the project sits on land donated by Miami Dade College and Gov. Ron DeSantis, and is aiming to raise roughly $1 billion, partly funded by settlements from media lawsuits.

via Politico|
#architecture#fundraising#miami
Eames Office debuts modular prefab homes at $260/sq ft, redefining affordable luxury
real-estate11 days ago

Eames Office debuts modular prefab homes at $260/sq ft, redefining affordable luxury

The Eames Office announced a-made-to-order Eames Pavilion System, a modular prefab kit enabling buyers to assemble Eames-inspired homes, offices or exhibition spaces. Priced from about $260 per square foot, a typical 2,000-square-foot prefab would cost around $518,000. Single-story versions arrive this fall, with double-story options later, and production is handled by Spanish brand Kettal for customers in over 80 countries.

via nypost.com|
#architecture#eames#kettal
Eames Pavilion System Turns the Iconic House into a Global Prefab Line
architecture12 days ago

Eames Pavilion System Turns the Iconic House into a Global Prefab Line

At Milan’s Triennale, the Eames Office and Kettal unveiled the Eames Pavilion System, a modular prefab line translating the Eames House’s design language into one- and two-story pavilions. Available in 80+ countries this fall (two-story versions later), starting at about $2,800 per square meter (roughly $518,000 for a 2,000 sq ft home). Not replicas, these pavilions echo the famous grid, black beams and warm wood, with on-site assembly by Kettal engineers. The project expands the designers’ modular approach and is paired with a new book, The Eames Houses, from Phaidon; it follows restoration after the 2025 Palisades Fire.

via CNN|
#architecture#eames-house#eames-pavilion-system
Trump’s DC makeover tests Washington’s design traditions
podcasts12 days ago

Trump’s DC makeover tests Washington’s design traditions

Vox explains how Donald Trump’s planned DC remodeling—White House East Wing demolition, Rose Garden redesign, a 250‑foot arch near Arlington, Kennedy Center renovations, and other proposals—could bypass long‑standing design‑review processes, potentially reshape the city’s skyline, alter its symbolic landscape, and provoke preservationist backlash about the presidency’s influence on Washington’s built environment.

via Vox|
#architecture#design-review#podcasts
Rush to Build Trump’s White House Ballroom Draws Public Scrutiny
politics12 days ago

Rush to Build Trump’s White House Ballroom Draws Public Scrutiny

With construction cranes rising on the White House grounds, a final vote by the National Capital Planning Commission on President Trump’s ballroom faces critics who say the hurried design review bypasses decades of public scrutiny. Warnings focus on a portico that's too large, stairs that don’t lead to the ballroom, and columns that will block daylight and sightlines from inside, suggesting the project’s expedited timeline could undermine symmetry and oversight typical of DC’s major public projects. Supporters argue urgency and funding justify the pace, framing the ballroom as a historical evolution of the White House.

via The New York Times|
#architecture#ballroom#planning-commission
Trump's Capitol Redesign Faces Court Challenges and Design Backlash
politics17 days ago

Trump's Capitol Redesign Faces Court Challenges and Design Backlash

Preservation groups ask a D.C. court to halt Trump’s multimillion-dollar Capitol redesigns, including a 250-foot arch and Kennedy Center renovations, arguing they bypass design-review processes and violate the law. The case adds to lawsuits challenging the scope and symbolism of the projects, leaving Washington’s architectural future uncertain as legal and congressional input unfolds.

via PBS|
#architecture#lawsuits#politics
Preservationists seek injunction to halt Kennedy Center revamp
arts-and-entertainment18 days ago

Preservationists seek injunction to halt Kennedy Center revamp

Eight preservationist and architectural associations filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Kennedy Center renovation, arguing the Trump administration must obtain Congress's approval and comply with historic-preservation laws; they seek a preliminary injunction to pause work, warning the plan could shutter the venue for up to two years and risk radical changes or demolition.

via The Washington Post|
#architecture#arts-and-entertainment#cultural-preservation
Rammed Earth Takes Center Stage in 2026 Modern Homes
architecture20 days ago

Rammed Earth Takes Center Stage in 2026 Modern Homes

A design-forward feature highlights five rammed-earth homes and projects—from Brazil's Piracaia Eco-Village to Japan's Lib Earth House Model B, Slovenia's Rammed Earth House, Colorado's Casa Covida, and Bali's Ulaman Eco-Retreat—that demonstrate rammed earth as a low-carbon, thermally stable, long-lasting material that blends local soils, 3D printing, and biophilic design with rainwater harvesting, solar-readiness, and natural aesthetics.

via Yanko Design|
#3d-printed-earth#architecture#biophilic-design
Trump's Kennedy Center renderings echo the current building amid renovation push
arts-and-entertainment28 days ago

Trump's Kennedy Center renderings echo the current building amid renovation push

President Donald Trump released renderings of a Kennedy Center renovation that appear largely identical to the existing marble complex, showing only minor cosmetic updates and his name on exterior signage as the center prepares to close for two years starting in July; preservation experts warn renderings aren’t a full plan and lawsuits challenge the process and compliance with historic preservation rules.

via The Washington Post|
#architecture#arts-and-entertainment#district-of-columbia-united-states