Planning Commission Chairman Recommends Classical Design for Washington Commanders Stadium
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Ben Dreith
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Summary
National Capital Planning Commission chairman Will Scharf has suggested that the planned new stadium for the Washington Commanders NFL team should incorporate classical architectural elements to align with Washington D.C.'s neoclassical aesthetic. Scharf, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, wants the stadium design by architecture studio HKS to feature "architectural features in keeping with the capital more generally – classical, neoclassical elements." The recommendation comes as part of the planning process for the new stadium, with Scharf emphasizing that the design should reflect the architectural character of the nation's capital.
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Scharf said the stadium should incorporate 'architectural features in keeping with the capital more generally – classical, neoclassical elements.'
According to reporting by Washington Business Journal, Scharf said the stadium should incorporate 'architectural features in keeping with the capital more generally – classical, neoclassical elements.'
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