
White House East Wing Expansion Plans Revealed
Architects have revealed detailed plans for a $400 million, 90,000-square-foot expansion of the White House East Wing, featuring a grand ballroom for 1,000 guests.

Liam Carter is a journalist specializing in urban development, architecture, and historic preservation. He covers the intersection of city planning, community identity, and the adaptive reuse of industrial landscapes.
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Architects have revealed detailed plans for a $400 million, 90,000-square-foot expansion of the White House East Wing, featuring a grand ballroom for 1,000 guests.

Google has secured an $85 million permit to begin a massive interior renovation of Chicago's Thompson Center, detailing plans for offices, cafes, and labs.

Madison, Wisconsin, features a new Olympic-themed bobsled snow sculpture by artist Michael Berkholtz, allowing visitors to sit inside.

Dallas City Hall's future is under debate: renovate the I.M. Pei building or relocate for downtown redevelopment. A new report suggests alternative sites, but relocation supporters cite high costs and

Photographer Joed Viera's 2025 collection offers a visual journey through Western New York, capturing diverse moments from serene landscapes to vibrant community and sports events.

Dallas City Hall, an iconic I.M. Pei-designed building, may be vacated and redeveloped. City officials are exploring relocation, sparking debate over its architectural legacy and potential demolition

Chicago City Council has approved a 50-unit mixed-use development in Logan Square at 2240 N Milwaukee Avenue, featuring retail and affordable housing.

A new mixed-use development, Centro West, opens in Austin, drawing inspiration from the city's historic warehouse district. The project features 330,000 square feet of residential and commercial space

A vacant Mission District lot is set for an eight-story apartment complex with 35 units, including affordable housing. The project, inspired by the Flatiron Building, will bring new residences and com

Bangkok's new Cloud 11 project, a 250,000 m² mixed-use development, integrates Thailand's largest elevated park to combat urban challenges like heat and flooding, fostering a new creative hub.

Rotterdam has approved the construction of Schieblocks, a 47,000-square-meter office building designed by MVRDV and SYNRG. The project integrates colorful blocks, public amenities, and sustainable fea

Downtown is abuzz with new developments, including a Jeff Shelton-designed building, new retail like Polette eyewear, Folly's expansion, and Maker House's pop-up, alongside the closure of Indian Summe

Midtown Atlanta's new 60-story skyscraper at 1072 West Peachtree Street has reached its full height of 749 feet, becoming the city's fifth-tallest building. The mixed-use tower features luxury apartme

Plans have been approved for a new 28-story residential tower in Chicago's South Loop, part of the Riverline development, which will add 350 new homes.

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club is exploring new conceptual designs for a three-story clubhouse to address flood risks and enhance amenities, with a potential $50 million rebuild.

New York City's narrowest townhouse, located at 75½ Bedford Street, is on the market for $4.195 million. The historic 9.5-foot-wide home has a star-studded past.

Construction at 110 Boerum Place in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, is advancing, with workers now installing the building's red brick façade and windows.

Millvale's Rainbow Raccoon Park now features a 12½-foot-tall interactive raccoon sculpture, unveiled at a community event that drew nearly 1,000 people. The project aims to boost local engagement and

Two new flood-resilient waterfront pavilions, designed by nArchitects, have opened in Manhattan and Hoboken, transforming industrial sites into vibrant public parks with community amenities and enhanc

Schools of the Sacred Heart in San Francisco has unveiled plans for a new $50 million, four-story athletics facility that will replace a 60-year-old billiards hall.