White House Redux: Second Place

The new White House subverts the established relationship between a citizen and their government. This architecture seeks to draw emphasis away from formal significance and ornamentation. In this proposal, ornament is treated as an applique onto the design rather than to express material. Inhabitants are left with a building that is not meant to hold the same grandeur and iconic status, leaving them to contemplate their relationships with fellow Americans. This historical moment requires a building that creates environmental moods and experiences which connect individuals with one and other and their leaders.