Trump's design appointee wants to change the White House columns to be more ornate

"Corinthian is the highest order [of column], and that's what our other two branches of government have. Why the White House didn't originally use them, at least on the north front, which is considered the front door, is beyond me."

"Knowing Trump's tastes—like that he favors putting his name on buildings and tends toward the style of columns at his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida—can help get his attention and win his approval. The argument about columns matching the buildings of the other branches of government, however, might be less convincing to an administration that seems uninterested in architectural balance."

Rodney Mims Cook Jr., chair of the Commission of Fine Arts, recently recommended changing the North and South Porticoes of the White House from Ionic columns to Corinthian columns, citing consistency with other government buildings like the Capitol and Supreme Court. Cook questioned why the White House did not originally use Corinthian columns, particularly on the north front. The White House has indicated no plans to pursue this redesign. The proposal exemplifies anticipatory architectural suggestions designed to appeal to presidential preferences, similar to recent bids for federal contracts that preemptively incorporate desired design elements. Understanding Trump's architectural preferences, such as his tendency to name buildings after himself and his preference for Mar-a-Lago's column style, may influence such proposals.

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