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Trump-era Penn Station overhaul uncovers presidential seal in renderings
politics15 hours ago

Trump-era Penn Station overhaul uncovers presidential seal in renderings

Gothamist obtained internal renderings of the winning Penn Transformation Partners plan to dramatically overhaul Penn Station, including a glass Eighth Avenue entrance, higher ceilings and more natural light, plus a 300-foot drop-off zone; the design features a presidential seal with 'President Donald J. Trump' near the entrance and reflects Beaux-Arts–inspired styling. The federal government oversees the project with a target to start by 2027, but the plan requires buying property from Madison Square Garden and has drawn criticism over the bidding process and transparency.

via Gothamist|
#amtrak#madison-square-garden#penn-station
Blue Reflecting Pool marks Trump's latest renovation move
politics18 days ago

Blue Reflecting Pool marks Trump's latest renovation move

President Donald Trump made an unannounced visit to the Lincoln Memorial to inspect a new blue coating on the Reflecting Pool, a roughly $2 million renovation intended to hide the gray stone. He was driven across the pool, praised the color as patriotic, and hinted at more plans for the memorial and related buildings, while critics argue the focus on prestige projects diverts attention from voters' concerns.

via PBS|
#lincoln-memorial#politics#reflecting-pool
Trump unveils blue-coated plan for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
politics1 month ago

Trump unveils blue-coated plan for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

President Trump announced a two‑week renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, promising to coat its surface with an "American flag blue" hue at a cost of about $1.5–$2 million and to finish before the July 4th celebration. The pool is currently dry after years of disrepair, and an earlier plan to replace the granite would have cost roughly $300 million and taken more than three years. The project follows Trump’s broader push to refurbish D.C. monuments and related government buildings.

via NBC News|
#lincoln-memorial#politics#reflecting-pool
Trump Plans Blue Makeover for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
politics1 month ago

Trump Plans Blue Makeover for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

President Trump announced plans to resurface the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with a new industrial-grade surface colored 'American flag blue,' at an estimated cost of about $1.5 million and about a week to complete, with contractors already laying the surface; the project fits his broader push to reshape D.C. landmarks and has drawn criticism from preservationists and Democrats who say proper input was lacking.

via CBS News|
#blue-color#lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool#politics
Siriano’s Monument Ave Renovation Sells for $2.2 Million
real-estate1 month ago

Siriano’s Monument Ave Renovation Sells for $2.2 Million

Fashion designer Christian Siriano sold his renovated 7,600-square-foot, 1910 Colonial Revival at 2204 Monument Ave. in Richmond for $2.2 million. Bought for about $1.3 million, the home underwent a seven‑month renovation led by The Noonan Co. and local firms, with high-end finishes like marble countertops and Murano glass chandeliers; it was listed in March and closed April 9 to buyers Robin and Kelsey Clark. Siriano’s sale follows his Branch Museum of Design exhibition, and the transaction involved marketing by Brinkley Taliaferro.

via Richmond BizSense|
#interior-design#monument-avenue#real-estate
Nebraska unveils $600M Memorial Stadium revamp targeting 2028 completion
sports1 month ago

Nebraska unveils $600M Memorial Stadium revamp targeting 2028 completion

Nebraska Athletics unveiled a $600 million renovation plan for Memorial Stadium, dubbed the Big Red Rebuild, updating West, South, and East sections, demolishing the South Stadium and adding a 360-degree concourse, premium seating, and upgraded facilities. The project would reduce capacity to about 80,000 (down roughly 6,000) and is slated to begin after the 2026 season and finish for the 2028 season. Funding would come from at least $250 million in philanthropic gifts and $350 million in private bonds, and the plan projects more than 7,300 jobs and roughly $1.1 billion in statewide economic impact plus about $95 million in new revenue. It follows a prior $450 million plan that stalled after leadership changes.

via Sports Illustrated|
#big-red-rebuild#economic-impact#memorial-stadium
Court orders Kennedy Center renovation details be shared with board before pivotal vote
politics2 months ago

Court orders Kennedy Center renovation details be shared with board before pivotal vote

A federal judge ruled that Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio Kennedy Center board member, must be given access to documents related to President Trump's plan to close and renovate the Kennedy Center, ahead of a key Monday board vote. While the judge suggested the ex-officio voting rule may be void, he did not grant Beatty an automatic vote that day; instead, he allowed her to raise objections on the record as the process proceeds and emphasized that significant transparency is required for a decision of this scale.

via CNN|
#board-governance#donald-trump#joyce-beatty
Brooklyn Townhouse Reimagined as Energy-Efficient Family Home
architecture2 months ago

Brooklyn Townhouse Reimagined as Energy-Efficient Family Home

A Greenpoint townhouse was gut-renovated into a 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, single-family home with a third floor, double-height kitchen, skylights and expansive outdoor spaces. The project adopts Passive House principles—airtight envelope, triple-pane windows, and heat pumps—and rooftop solar that covers about 80% of the home’s energy. Large windows, cedar louvers, and roof decks maximize light and outdoor living, while Brook Landscape created a lush backyard garden. Completed in June 2024 after starting in 2022, the renovation cost about $700 per square foot.

via The New York Times|
#architecture#brooklyn#passive-house