"Some experts are upset, but 'jury is out' on whether €300m rebuild will capture hearts of American public"
"Since US president Donald Trump sent in a wrecking ball to demolish the White House East Wing last month, there has been much outrage over his plans to replace it with a $300m (€259m) ballroom sponsored by private donors. Mr Trump has already paved over the Rose Garden lawn, and amid claims that he wants to transform the White House into a palace, many are left wondering what the Irishman who originally designed one of the world's most famous buildings would make of it all."
US president Donald Trump ordered demolition of the White House East Wing last month. He intends to replace the wing with a $300m (€259m) ballroom sponsored by private donors. The demolition and donor-funded rebuild have provoked outrage among some experts and members of the public. Work has included paving over the Rose Garden lawn. Critics claim the changes aim to transform the White House into a palace. Many observers question whether the expensive rebuild will capture the affection of the American public. Questions have arisen about the role of private funding and the preservation of historic architecture.
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