The Big Beautiful Ballroom

[Don2 (Don1 Revised)]

"Mr McCrery will remain as a consultant." I'm surprised he's not unfairly indicted for mortgage fraud and deported to Timbuktu.

 

[bilby]

Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom

It follows reports Trump clashed with the previous architect over the size and scope of the addition.

www.bbc.com

US President Donald Trump has hired a new architect to oversee the construction of a vast ballroom at the White House, officials said.

Following reports that Trump had clashed with the previous architect, James McCrery, over the size and scope of the addition, the White House said architects Shalom Baranes Associates will take over the project. Mr McCrery will remain as a consultant.

The East Wing was demolished in October to make way for Trump's multi-million dollar ballroom, which the White House has called a "much needed and exquisite addition".

Isn't it traditional to draw up a design for the new works before starting in on the demolition and site clearance?

I mean, some minor design changes are inevitable during any large project, but surely a decision on the approximate size and scope of the project is needed before any on-site work can sensibly begin?