NCPC Approves Eisenhower Memorial and Carnegie Library Renovation
In its October meeting, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) approved final plans for the proposed memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower as well as renovations that would transform Washington, D.C.’s Carnegie Library into an Apple Store.
The Eisnenhower Memorial, designed by Frank O. Gehry Architects with sculptor Sergey Eylanbekov and tapestry designer Tomas Osinski, has been the source of lengthy and contentious debate, in large part due to inclusion of metal mesh tapestries depicting various scenes of President Eisenhower’s life and achievements, but received support from Eisenhower’s family last year.
Frank Gehry
Watch Frank Gehry explain his design for the Eisenhower Memorial.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the memorial will take place next month.