White House Ballroom Expansion Project Moves Forward Despite Opposition
白宮宴會廳擴建計畫不顧反對持續推進
A controversial proposal to expand the White House has sparked significant debate.
一項關於擴建白宮的爭議性提案引發了重大辯論。
The project, which involves demolishing the current East Wing to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, is being pushed forward by the Trump administration.
這項由川普行政當局推動的計畫，內容包括拆除現有的東廂以興建一座九萬平方英呎的舞廳。
Designed by McCrery Architects, the new addition would feature neoclassical elements, though critics argue its massive scale ruins the historic integrity of the site.
該擴建案由麥克瑞建築事務所設計，將展現新古典主義元素，然而批評者認為其龐大的規模破壞了該址的歷史完整性。
The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues that the administration bypassed mandatory Congressional approvals and standard permitting processes.
國家歷史保存信託基金會主張，當局繞過了必須的國會批准與標準許可程序。
Beyond the legal concerns, the project faces public outcry, with thousands of citizens voicing concerns that such a large structure is fundamentally incompatible with the existing White House architecture.
除了法律疑慮外，該項目還面臨公眾強烈反彈，成千上萬的公民擔心如此龐大的結構與現有白宮建築格格不入。
As the legal battle continues, the core conflict remains: how much authority does the executive branch have to alter an iconic national landmark without traditional oversight?
隨著法律爭端持續，核心衝突依然是：行政部門在沒有傳統監督的情況下，擁有多大的權力來改動具有地標意義的國家建築？
