The 10-to-1 vote by the National Capital Planning Commission represented a significant milestone for the tribute to the World War II general and 34th president, which has been stalled since 2011. The vote allows the Eisenhower Memorial Commission to take its new design to the Commission of Fine Arts, the other federal agency that must give a green light before construction can begin. — washingtonpost.com
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Gehry's response in an email: Like anyone who might be chosen for such a commission, I have felt humbled to be working on the memorial for Dwight D. Eisenhower, one of the towering figures of the 20th century, whom I deeply admire as a president, a general and a man. I’m grateful to the National Capital Planning Commission for its decision, and for its cooperative engagement in resolving the issues.
IMO Zaha needs to hire a PR person who can help her craft responses like this one.
This seems like a pretty precarious victory for those who support Gehry's design, however, as the Commission of Fine Arts still has to approve it. Are they not predisposed to prefer Classicism? Or am I confusing them with another entity?
Isn't that what Shoemaker is for?
Donna,
I think the Commission of Fine Arts was predisposed to the design, so it looks like it will go forward. As for their classical bent, I think you might be confusing them with another group.
I think you're right, Thayer; I think there's a private group concerned with keeping DC Classical.
The private group that has been in opposition is the National Civic Arts Society.
and contained herein is another very personal comment by FG re: the memorial:
http://designtaxi.com/news/369724/A-Short-Film-On-Top-Designers-Discussing-The-Role-Of-The-Creative-Brief/?interstital_shown=1
whole video worth watching.
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