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Enez Design AssociatesScale vs. Context: The Architectural Debate Behind D.C.’s Proposed 250-Foot Triumphal Arch The design for the Triumphal Arch received a major approval when the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts officially voted to approve the revised design plan (which omitted the lions).​Although the assessment indicates the massive structure could adversely affect 37 historic sites and alter vital view corridors across Washington's monumental core.​While the project has cleared preliminary reviews from planning panels like the Commission of Fine Arts, it continues to face pushback from preservationists and ongoing legal hurdles.#NationalParkService #DCArch #HistoricPreservation