US president Donald Trump and his administration are using architecture to reshape the American capital at a pace unmatched in recent memory. We explore how the president is utilising design to cement his legacy. More about How Donald Trump is using architecture to reshape Washington DC
The NCPC is not expected to vote today on the contentious White House East Wing Modernization proposal, due to "the large amount of public input on the project". More about "Large amount of public input" delays White House ballroom vote
Opposition to Donald Trump's White House expansion plans has focused on the building itself but the implications for the grounds are just as egregious, writes Charles A Birnbaum. More about "The proposed White House ballroom is wholly incompatible with the site"
Ahead of reviewing the final site and building plans of the White House East Wing ballroom project this week, the National Capital Planning Commission has received over 32,000 public comments, with the "majority in opposition to the project". More about Thousands of angry comments flood White House ballroom review
Four months after the demolition of the East Wing, US president Donald Trump has continued his plans to build a ballroom at the White House. We explain everything you need to know about the controversial architectural project. More about Everything you need to know about Trump's White House plans
Members of the advisory council Commission of Fine Arts unanimously voted to approve designs for the White House ballroom expansion, releasing new renderings of the controversial project. More about More White House ballroom renderings revealed as CFA approves designs
Detailed drawings of the White House East Wing expansion project have been released by the Washington DC advisory committee the National Capital Planning Commission, which included several renders of the expanded building. More about Detailed drawings of White House East Wing ballroom expansion released
National Civic Art Society president Justin Shubow has been named chairman of the US Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council, a newly established federal advisory that aims to "restore the beauty of key transportation infrastructure". More about Justin Shubow to lead Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council
Multiple well-known architecture studios, including Zaha Hadid Architects and Grimshaw, have created proposals for Washington Dulles Airport, following president Donald Trump's call for a redesign. More about Flurry of famed architects submit designs for Trump airport terminal
Architect Shalom Baranes has presented an updated, "more-graceful" design of the proposed White House ballroom and suggested adding a storey to the West Wing for symmetry. More about White House considering "one-storey addition to the West Wing" with updated ballroom plans
National Capital Planning Commission chairman Will Scharf has suggested the planned stadium by architecture studio HKS for the NFL team Washington Commanders should have a "classical" design. More about Trump aide wants Washington NFL stadium to incorporate "neoclassical elements"
The Trump effect will see interior designers resolve to steer clear of excess in 2026 but it won't trigger a trend for stark minimalism, industry figures predict. More about Interior design in 2026 will opt for "curated calm over superficial opulence"
An environmental assessment by the National Park Service recently made public found that president Donald Trump's demolition of the White House's East Wing to clear the way for a ballroom was acceptable. More about White House extension will have "adverse" but not "significant" impacts says NPS
Ahead of potential rises in furniture tariffs in January 2026, manufacturers are preparing for the continued "economic uncertainty" of imports under the current trade policy in the United States. Dezeen asked furniture companies how they are dealing with the changes. More about "It's been a very stressful year for all US manufacturers" say furniture companies
US president Donald Trump has dismissed James McCrery as lead architect for his White House ballroom, with Shalom Baranes Associates now leading the project. More about Donald Trump removes James McCrery as White House ballroom architect
US president Donald Trump has called for the Eero Saarinen-designed Dulles Airport near Washington DC to be redesigned, with the Department of Transportation announcing plans to "replace or build on" the existing main terminal. More about Donald Trump calls for "redesign" of Saarinen-designed Dulles Airport
Loans available to architecture students in the USA will be reduced under the terms of president Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, as architecture will not be considered a professional degree. More about Architecture no longer considered a "professional degree" in US
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing an interview with Joe Gebbia in which he suggested that the creation of a National Design Studio demonstrates Trump's commitment to design. More about "Trump and good design go together like oil and water" says commenter
The creation of a National Design Studio illustrates an "unprecedented" concern for web design in the US government, says the nation's first chief design officer, Joe Gebbia, in this exclusive interview. More about "Design is in the White House" says America's first chief design officer Joe Gebbia
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has confirmed to Dezeen that he has been appointed America's first chief design officer by president Donald Trump. More about Joe Gebbia confirms role as America's first chief design officer