“Constructive dialogue” — or a major falling out?
Despite reports of a serious clash, a White House official has publicly described the disagreements as part of a normal design process, calling it “constructive dialogue.”
“As with any building, there is a conversation between the principal and the architect,” the official reportedly said. “All parties are excited to execute on the president’s vision on what will be the greatest addition to the White House since the Oval Office.”
Still, the strain appears to have been significant. McCrery has stepped down from leading the project directly and is no longer heading the design effort, though he remains involved as a consultant in an advisory role.
The White House reiterated in a statement that he “has been and continues to be a consultant on the Ballroom project,” stressing again that everyone involved is focused on delivering the president’s vision for the new space.
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