AIA Condemns Demolition of the White House East Wing
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) expresses deep concern over the full demolition of the White House East Wing, contradicting earlier public assurances.
The demolition of the East Wing without full public engagement or clarity undermines the very process that the design and preservation professions developed to protect our civic architecture.
The AIA emphasizes that this undertaking compromises the integrity of the architecture, transparency, process, and public stewardship of the civic built environment.
Author's summary: AIA criticizes White House East Wing demolition.