Melania Trump is building a classically inspired tennis pavilion the White House lawn

Design 5-3-2020 Archinect 293

First Lady Melania Trump has shared an update on the construction progress for a new 1,200-square-foot tennis pavilion that is currently taking shape on the South Lawn of the White House.

In a social media post published today, Trump writes, "I am excited to share the progress of the Tennis Pavillion at @WhiteHouse. Thank you to the talented team for their hard work and dedication."

Site Plan for the project. Image courtesy of the National Capital Planning Commission.

The pavilion, CNN reports, is being created by the First Lady to create a new recreation space for the First Family. In a follow-up statement published, Trump writes, "It is my hope that this private space will function as a place to gather and spend leisure time for First Families."

I am excited to share the progress of the Tennis Pavillion at @WhiteHouse. Thank you to the talented team for their hard work and dedication. pic.twitter.com/Wzown2ho26
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) March 5, 2020

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