From HouseFresh, here are 3D pictures of also-ran designs for the White House. Have you got a favourite?
Something about design #3 makes it feel obnoxious, "I'm the president and you AREN'T"
Apparently Jefferson complained that the final design was too big:Jefferson's plan is so elegant but it looks a bit too small to be the White House.
Jefferson would move into the White House as president in 1801, describing the mansion as “big enough for two emperors, one Pope and the grand Lama.”
That's him complaining it's too small for his ego.Apparently Jefferson complained that the final design was too big:
That's him complaining it's too small for his ego.
#1 Dodgy church where the pastor flies a private jet because that's what God wants.
#2 Too tall. Feels very unbalanced.
#3 Too fussy. Very cluttered roofline.
#4 Meh. Mediocre state capitol/ courthouse. Alright, but nothing special.
#5 My personal favourite.
In some ways it is always comforting when an OTL course of action seems straightforwardly to be the best.I can see why they went with the OTL design right away.