The meeting was supposed to only be on the design, with a final vote expected next month. But the chair, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., made a motion to also vote on final approval, & 6 of 7 “commissioners” who were all installed by #Trump since the start of the year voted in favor twice. One commissioner, James McCrery, did not vote because he was the initial architect on the project.
#law #preservation #landmark #architecture #history #ballroom #WhiteHouse #EastWing
In a totally shocking turn of events /s
The #US Commission of “#FineArts”, a panel made up entirely of #Trump appointees, on Thursday approved his proposal to build a #ballroom larger than the whole #WhiteHouse itself where the #historic #EastWing once stood.
#law #preservation #landmark #architecture #history
https://apnews.com/article/trump-white-house-ballroom-commission-fine-arts-f2a15d0b1c9c95f24816fe60b6b1ee5f?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2026-02-19-Correction
A federal panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees has approved his plan to build a massive ballroom on the site of the former White House East Wing. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is one of two federal agencies that must approve Trump’s plans. The National Capital Planning Commission, which has jurisdiction over construction and major renovation to government buildings in the region, is also reviewing the project. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has sued in federal court to halt construction. A decision in the case is pending.
If there’s anything that makes the city buzz the most is every second that we all spend, which is why timing is everything for London.
#Time #London #Landmark #Photography #Architecture
https://asterisk15.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/timing-is-everything-for-london/
Whenever I’m in London during any season of the year, the Elizabeth Tower rings every hour, symbolising that there’s no chime like the present!
#ElizabethTower #London #BigBen #History #Landmark
https://asterisk15.wordpress.com/2026/02/12/theres-no-chime-like-the-present/
Today's image. Old Stone Shed in Azores countryside rural corn field landscape black and white photography... https://fineartamerica.com/featured/old-stone-shed-in-azores-countryside-marco-sales.html
#blacknwhite #barn #landscape #architecture #nature #farm #landmark #natural #historical
Sydney Opera House at Dusk, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Capture the architectural soul of Australia with this stunning photograph of the Sydney Opera House at dusk. Set against a deep, twilight blue sky, the iconic white "sails" of this world-renowned landmark glow with a soft internal light, creating a striking contrast with the dark waters of Sydney Harbour.
https://welchwrite.com/blog/2026/02/07/opera-house-8/
http://DouglasEWelch.com/shop/867
#operahouse #theater #dusk #night #city #skyline #landmark #quay #architecture #sydney #australia #building #circularquay #travel #products #prints
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