Donald Trump is pushing ahead with his plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, a historic structure in Washington D.C., white. The building, originally known as the State, War and Navy Building, has been un-painted since its completion in 1888 and now houses agencies of the Executive Office of the President.

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) met to review the proposal but requested further information before reconsidering it. The project, estimated to cost $7.5 million, would require constant maintenance and could cause long-term damage to its granite, according to preservationists and architects.

More than 2,000 public comments have been submitted, mostly against the plan. Rob Nieweg from the National Trust for Historic Preservation argued that painting the building would obscure its historic appearance and accelerate deterioration. Despite public opposition, both the NCPC and the U.S Commission of Fine Arts are likely to eventually approve the proposal.

Trump’s bid to 'beautify' the White House complex continues with this latest project. Could granite withstand such a drastic change in hue?