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Decorating style reminiscent of the late Rococovfefe period
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New renderings show more details of White House ballroom under construction
New renderings show more details of White House ballroom under construction
The Trump administration announced in July that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a seated capacity for 650 people will be constructed in the White House's East Wing.
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“… The new ballroom will be significantly larger than the main White House building, which comprises about 55,000 square feet over the ground floor, state floor and residence. That does not include the East and West Wings. …”
From this rendering, the 90,000 sqft behemoth will visually dwarf the White House …
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Looks like a Ritz Carlton interior.
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You do not want to be in the market for jewelry at the same time Donald Trump is redecorating.
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What he’s done to that fireplace is a crime
What is the melting point of gold leaf? Can this fireplace even be used for a fire with all that gilding? Answered my own question, if it is pure gold or close, the high melting point of gold means it should survive a wood-burning fire.
What is the melting point of gold leaf? Can this fireplace even be used for a fire with all that gilding? Answered my own question, if it is pure gold or close, the high melting point of gold means it should survive a wood-burning fire.
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Across from the Lincoln Memorial, barely inside the boundaries of Washington, sits a traffic roundabout known as Memorial Circle — familiar to commuters primarily as a major entryway to the city from Virginia.
But if President Donald Trump and his advisers have their way, the small patch of federal land will soon host a new monument — a triumphal arch to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary next year, according to two people who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal discussions.
… The arch initially was intended to be temporary and require expedited construction to coincide with next year’s anniversary, the people said. Now White House officials are considering plans for a permanent arch, according to a person who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal conversations….”
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“… Mr. Trump says his $250 million ballroom is fully financed — and that leftover money could be directed toward his next architectural endeavor: an arch opposite the Lincoln Memorial.
… CBS News reported in September that ballroom fundraisers had discussed etching donors' names in stone or brick in the structure.
… Aside from financial donations, companies have also made in-kind contributions. Carrier is donating a "world-class, energy-efficient HVAC system, bringing comfort to distinguished guests and dignitaries in this historic setting for years to come," according to a company statement.
An unnamed firm committed $37 million in steel, Mr. Trump said.
The ballroom, with bulletproof glass windows, will hold 999 people, up from an initial estimate of 650 in July, Mr. Trump said. The footprint has "definitely expanded," and its exact square footage is "not yet settled," according to a source familiar with the layout. …”
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It is interesting to see his hand next to his face — the difference in skin tone is jarring.
Most of us have lighter skin on our hands versus face because the face gets the most sun damage. But he seems to go mad with bronzer that I quite different than his actual skin tone after adjusting for sun damage.
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