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RIBA London awards 2025: all 38 winners revealed

The 38 winners, chosen from a 78-strong shortlist, were announced at a ceremony yesterday evening (13 May).
AHMM’s restoration and extension to the Grade II-listed Old Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, repurposed as Tower Hamlets Town Hall, was praised by judges for being ‘sensitive and brave’ and a ‘tour de force of reinvention’.
The building, which opened in March 2023, includes offices, a council chamber and a six-storey extension to the original building, parts of which date back to 1700.Advertisement
Citizens House by Archio, meanwhile, won the London Client of the Year award for its backer.
The development of 11 affordable homes on a former backyard garage site in Lewisham was led by Lewisham Citizens, a ‘citizen organising’ charity, and third-sector housing developer community land trust.
Hawkins\Brown's Central Foundation Boys’ School – a transformation of a top-performing non-selective boys school – secured the practice both the Sustainability Award and Project Architect of the Year for Negar Mihanyar.
Costa’s Barbers by Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries was named Small Project of the Year, while Hallelujah Project by Peregrine Bryant Architects took the Conservation Award.
The total number of shortlisted schemes, 78, was up slightly on last year's 76.
However, the awards are still below the bumper crop of 92 that were shortlisted in 2023.
In 2022 there were 68 in the running, while in 2021, 77 projects made the shortlist.
Among the projects to miss out on London awards were UCL East Marshgate building by Stanton Williams, dRMM's 415 Wick Lane housing scheme, EPR's transformation of former war offices into The OWO, BDP's Oak Cancer Centre, and Salvation Army headquarters by TateHindle.
To be eligible for an RIBA award, projects have to have been in use for at least a year.
All projects were visited by a jury.
Last year, the line-wide design for The Elizabeth Line was named RIBA London Building of the Year 2024 before going on to win the Stirling Prize last October.
RIBA president Muyiwa Oki said that this year’s RIBA Award-winning schemes nationwide ‘exemplify architecture’s power to transform – turning spaces into places of connection, creativity, and care
‘Spanning the length of the UK and diverse in form and function, our 2025 winners show a deep sensitivity to place and a strong coherence of thought between all teams involved.
Individually, these projects inspire and uplift, but collectively, they remind us that architects do far more than design buildings; they shape the way we live, work and connect.’
The RIBA’s new regional director of London, John Nahar, praised the winning projects for reflecting a ‘breathtaking display of variety, creativity, and purpose' from across the capital.
‘These projects tackle some of the most pressing challenges we face today, from affordable housing and social isolation to the environment and the need for retrofit and reuse.
It’s inspiring to see such a wide range of innovative and considered projects – a testament to the strength and ingenuity of architects in the region.’
The winners will now be in the running for an RIBA National Award.
These will be announced on 10 July with several schemes then going on to make up the shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the best building of the year.
The Stirling winner will be announced in October.
Source:Jack HobhouseCentral Foundation Boys’ School, nominated by Hawkins\Brown
Winners
Appleby Blue Almshouse by Witherford Watson Mann Architects
Blenheim Grove by Poulsom Middlehurst, Yard Architects and New Makers Bureau
Citizens House by Archio
Design District C1 and D1 by Architecture00
Harfield Gardens by Quinn Architects
Idlewild Mews by vPPR Architects
Niwa House by Takero Shimazaki Architects
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) by Bennetts Associates
Sidcup Storyteller by DRDH Architects
WorkStack by dRMM
8 Bleeding Heart Yard by Groupwork
Becontree Avenue by Archio
Catching Sun House by Studioshaw
Central Foundation Boys’ School by Hawkins\Brown
London College of Fashion by Allies and Morrison
Mary Ward Centre by AWW
St.
Mary’s Walthamstow by Matthew Lloyd Architects
The Gilbert & George Centre by SIRS Architects
Tower Court by Adam Khan Architects, Muf Architecture/Art, Child Graddon Lewis Architects
Tower Hamlets Town Hall by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Young V&A by AOC Architecture and De Matos Ryan
Chancery House by dMFK Architects and Norm Architects
Daventry House by Mæ
Hallelujah Project by Peregrine Bryant Architects
Quadrangle Building, King’s College London by Hall McKnight
Soho Place by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
The Greenhill Building - Harrow Arts Centre by Chris Dyson Architects
Haringey Brick Bungalow by Satish Jassal Architects
Maitland Park Estate Redevelopment by Cullinan Studio with ECE Westworks
New Wave House by Thomas-McBrien Architects and New Wave London
Pine Heath by Studio Hagen Hall
Technique by Buckley Gray Yeoman
Chelsea Brut by Pricegore Architects
Costa’s Barbers by Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries
Elizabeth Tower by Purcell
Lower Ham by Fletcher Crane Architects
Royal College of Music, London by John Simpson Architects
V&A Photography Centre by Gibson Thornley with Purcell
Source:French+TyeCitizens House by Archio

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RIBA London awards 2025: all 38 winners revealed
The 38 winners, chosen from a 78-strong shortlist, were announced at a ceremony yesterday evening (13 May). AHMM’s restoration and extension to the Grade II-listed Old Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, repurposed as Tower Hamlets Town Hall, was praised by judges for being ‘sensitive and brave’ and a ‘tour de force of reinvention’. The building, which opened in March 2023, includes offices, a council chamber and a six-storey extension to the original building, parts of which date back to 1700.Advertisement Citizens House by Archio, meanwhile, won the London Client of the Year award for its backer. The development of 11 affordable homes on a former backyard garage site in Lewisham was led by Lewisham Citizens, a ‘citizen organising’ charity, and third-sector housing developer community land trust. Hawkins\Brown's Central Foundation Boys’ School – a transformation of a top-performing non-selective boys school – secured the practice both the Sustainability Award and Project Architect of the Year for Negar Mihanyar. Costa’s Barbers by Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries was named Small Project of the Year, while Hallelujah Project by Peregrine Bryant Architects took the Conservation Award. The total number of shortlisted schemes, 78, was up slightly on last year's 76. However, the awards are still below the bumper crop of 92 that were shortlisted in 2023. In 2022 there were 68 in the running, while in 2021, 77 projects made the shortlist. Among the projects to miss out on London awards were UCL East Marshgate building by Stanton Williams, dRMM's 415 Wick Lane housing scheme, EPR's transformation of former war offices into The OWO, BDP's Oak Cancer Centre, and Salvation Army headquarters by TateHindle. To be eligible for an RIBA award, projects have to have been in use for at least a year. All projects were visited by a jury. Last year, the line-wide design for The Elizabeth Line was named RIBA London Building of the Year 2024 before going on to win the Stirling Prize last October. RIBA president Muyiwa Oki said that this year’s RIBA Award-winning schemes nationwide ‘exemplify architecture’s power to transform – turning spaces into places of connection, creativity, and care ‘Spanning the length of the UK and diverse in form and function, our 2025 winners show a deep sensitivity to place and a strong coherence of thought between all teams involved. Individually, these projects inspire and uplift, but collectively, they remind us that architects do far more than design buildings; they shape the way we live, work and connect.’ The RIBA’s new regional director of London, John Nahar, praised the winning projects for reflecting a ‘breathtaking display of variety, creativity, and purpose' from across the capital. ‘These projects tackle some of the most pressing challenges we face today, from affordable housing and social isolation to the environment and the need for retrofit and reuse. It’s inspiring to see such a wide range of innovative and considered projects – a testament to the strength and ingenuity of architects in the region.’ The winners will now be in the running for an RIBA National Award. These will be announced on 10 July with several schemes then going on to make up the shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the best building of the year. The Stirling winner will be announced in October. Source:Jack HobhouseCentral Foundation Boys’ School, nominated by Hawkins\Brown Winners Appleby Blue Almshouse by Witherford Watson Mann Architects Blenheim Grove by Poulsom Middlehurst, Yard Architects and New Makers Bureau Citizens House by Archio Design District C1 and D1 by Architecture00 Harfield Gardens by Quinn Architects Idlewild Mews by vPPR Architects Niwa House by Takero Shimazaki Architects Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) by Bennetts Associates Sidcup Storyteller by DRDH Architects WorkStack by dRMM 8 Bleeding Heart Yard by Groupwork Becontree Avenue by Archio Catching Sun House by Studioshaw Central Foundation Boys’ School by Hawkins\Brown London College of Fashion by Allies and Morrison Mary Ward Centre by AWW St. Mary’s Walthamstow by Matthew Lloyd Architects The Gilbert & George Centre by SIRS Architects Tower Court by Adam Khan Architects, Muf Architecture/Art, Child Graddon Lewis Architects Tower Hamlets Town Hall by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Young V&A by AOC Architecture and De Matos Ryan   Chancery House by dMFK Architects and Norm Architects Daventry House by Mæ Hallelujah Project by Peregrine Bryant Architects Quadrangle Building, King’s College London by Hall McKnight Soho Place by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris The Greenhill Building - Harrow Arts Centre by Chris Dyson Architects Haringey Brick Bungalow by Satish Jassal Architects Maitland Park Estate Redevelopment by Cullinan Studio with ECE Westworks New Wave House by Thomas-McBrien Architects and New Wave London   Pine Heath by Studio Hagen Hall Technique by Buckley Gray Yeoman Chelsea Brut by Pricegore Architects    Costa’s Barbers by Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries Elizabeth Tower by Purcell Lower Ham by Fletcher Crane Architects Royal College of Music, London by John Simpson Architects V&A Photography Centre by Gibson Thornley with Purcell Source:French+TyeCitizens House by Archio Source: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/riba-london-awards-2025-all-38-winners-revealed #riba #london #awards #all #winners #revealed

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RIBA London awards 2025: all 38 winners revealed

The 38 winners, chosen from a 78-strong shortlist, were announced at a ceremony yesterday evening (13 May). AHMM’s restoration and extension to the Grade II-listed Old Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, east London, repurposed as Tower Hamlets Town Hall, was praised by judges for being ‘sensitive and brave’ and a ‘tour de force of reinvention’. The building, which opened in March 2023, includes offices, a council chamber and a six-storey extension to the original building, parts of which date back to 1700.Advertisement Citizens House by Archio, meanwhile, won the London Client of the Year award for its backer. The development of 11 affordable homes on a former backyard garage site in Lewisham was led by Lewisham Citizens, a ‘citizen organising’ charity, and third-sector housing developer community land trust. Hawkins\Brown's Central Foundation Boys’ School – a transformation of a top-performing non-selective boys school – secured the practice both the Sustainability Award and Project Architect of the Year for Negar Mihanyar. Costa’s Barbers by Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries was named Small Project of the Year, while Hallelujah Project by Peregrine Bryant Architects took the Conservation Award. The total number of shortlisted schemes, 78, was up slightly on last year's 76. However, the awards are still below the bumper crop of 92 that were shortlisted in 2023. In 2022 there were 68 in the running, while in 2021, 77 projects made the shortlist. Among the projects to miss out on London awards were UCL East Marshgate building by Stanton Williams, dRMM's 415 Wick Lane housing scheme, EPR's transformation of former war offices into The OWO, BDP's Oak Cancer Centre, and Salvation Army headquarters by TateHindle. To be eligible for an RIBA award, projects have to have been in use for at least a year. All projects were visited by a jury. Last year, the line-wide design for The Elizabeth Line was named RIBA London Building of the Year 2024 before going on to win the Stirling Prize last October. RIBA president Muyiwa Oki said that this year’s RIBA Award-winning schemes nationwide ‘exemplify architecture’s power to transform – turning spaces into places of connection, creativity, and care ‘Spanning the length of the UK and diverse in form and function, our 2025 winners show a deep sensitivity to place and a strong coherence of thought between all teams involved. Individually, these projects inspire and uplift, but collectively, they remind us that architects do far more than design buildings; they shape the way we live, work and connect.’ The RIBA’s new regional director of London, John Nahar, praised the winning projects for reflecting a ‘breathtaking display of variety, creativity, and purpose' from across the capital. ‘These projects tackle some of the most pressing challenges we face today, from affordable housing and social isolation to the environment and the need for retrofit and reuse. It’s inspiring to see such a wide range of innovative and considered projects – a testament to the strength and ingenuity of architects in the region.’ The winners will now be in the running for an RIBA National Award. These will be announced on 10 July with several schemes then going on to make up the shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the best building of the year. The Stirling winner will be announced in October. Source:Jack HobhouseCentral Foundation Boys’ School, nominated by Hawkins\Brown Winners Appleby Blue Almshouse by Witherford Watson Mann Architects Blenheim Grove by Poulsom Middlehurst, Yard Architects and New Makers Bureau Citizens House by Archio Design District C1 and D1 by Architecture00 Harfield Gardens by Quinn Architects Idlewild Mews by vPPR Architects Niwa House by Takero Shimazaki Architects Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) by Bennetts Associates Sidcup Storyteller by DRDH Architects WorkStack by dRMM 8 Bleeding Heart Yard by Groupwork Becontree Avenue by Archio Catching Sun House by Studioshaw Central Foundation Boys’ School by Hawkins\Brown London College of Fashion by Allies and Morrison Mary Ward Centre by AWW St. Mary’s Walthamstow by Matthew Lloyd Architects The Gilbert & George Centre by SIRS Architects Tower Court by Adam Khan Architects, Muf Architecture/Art, Child Graddon Lewis Architects Tower Hamlets Town Hall by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Young V&A by AOC Architecture and De Matos Ryan   Chancery House by dMFK Architects and Norm Architects Daventry House by Mæ Hallelujah Project by Peregrine Bryant Architects Quadrangle Building, King’s College London by Hall McKnight Soho Place by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris The Greenhill Building - Harrow Arts Centre by Chris Dyson Architects Haringey Brick Bungalow by Satish Jassal Architects Maitland Park Estate Redevelopment by Cullinan Studio with ECE Westworks New Wave House by Thomas-McBrien Architects and New Wave London   Pine Heath by Studio Hagen Hall Technique by Buckley Gray Yeoman Chelsea Brut by Pricegore Architects    Costa’s Barbers by Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries Elizabeth Tower by Purcell Lower Ham by Fletcher Crane Architects Royal College of Music, London by John Simpson Architects V&A Photography Centre by Gibson Thornley with Purcell Source:French+TyeCitizens House by Archio

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AHMM’s Tower Hamlets Town Hall wins RIBA London Building of the Year

Transformation of former Royal London Hospital among 38 winners announced at a ceremony yesterday evening
The former Royal London Hospital dates back to the 1750s
The original buildings and the extension are linked by a three-storey atrium
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AHMM’s transformation of the Royal London Hospital into the new Tower Hamlets town hall has been named as RIBA’s 2025 London building of the year.
The scheme on Whitechapel Road has added a contemporary extension to the grade II-listed former hospital, parts of which date back to the 1750s.
It now functions as the headquarters of the council, which had decided to use the neoclassical building to bring its operations together into a single location after the hospital moved out in 2012 to an adjacent site.
RIBA described the scheme as a “tour de force of reinvention, combining a sensitivity to the existing building’s story with a sharpness of contemporary detailing”.
The original and newbuild parts of the scheme are linked by a three-storey glazed atrium crossed by bridges, an approach which RIBA praised for illuminating and celebrating the brickwork on the former hospital’s south facade.
“The junction between the existing building and the new extension is materially rich and spatially dramatic, and each is enhanced by its proximity to the other,” RIBA said.
RIBA also praised AHMM’s access strategy for using ramps to “seamlessly” connect mismatching internal levels and the public realm.
Tower Hamlets Town Hall was among 38 winners of RIBA’s regional awards for the capital handed out at a ceremony yesterday evening, which also included Purcell’s restoration of Elizabeth Tower and a social rent later living scheme by 2023 Stirling Prize winner Mae.
Hawkins Brown’s Central Foundation Boys School
Peregrine Bryant Architects’ restoration of Handel Hendrix HouseSource: Robin Forster
Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries’ Costa’s Barbers
Archio’s Citizens House
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Hawkins Brown’s Negar Mihanyar scooped Project Architect of the Year for the practice’s transformation of the Central Foundation Boys School and its estate, while Peregrine Bryant Architects’ restoration of a grade I-listed building which was once home to Jimi Hendrix picked up the Conservation Award.
Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries’ Costa’s Barbers, a shop in Battersea reimagined as a home and an office, won Small Project of the Year.
Client of the Year was awarded to Archio’s Citizens House, a community-led development of 11 affordable homes in a former backyard garage site in Lewisham.
RIBA Regional Director of London, John Nahar, described the shortlist for this year’s winners as a “breathtaking display of variety, creativity, and purpose”.
“These projects tackle some of the most pressing challenges we face today - from affordable housing and social isolation to the environment and the need for retrofit and reuse.
“It’s inspiring to see such a wide range of innovative and considered projects – a testament to the strength and ingenuity of architects in the region,” he said.
Regional award winners will now be considered for a RIBA National Award, which will be announced on 10 July.
The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the UK’s building of the year will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects later in the year.

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AHMM’s Tower Hamlets Town Hall wins RIBA London Building of the Year
Transformation of former Royal London Hospital among 38 winners announced at a ceremony yesterday evening The former Royal London Hospital dates back to the 1750s The original buildings and the extension are linked by a three-storey atrium 1/5 show caption AHMM’s transformation of the Royal London Hospital into the new Tower Hamlets town hall has been named as RIBA’s 2025 London building of the year. The scheme on Whitechapel Road has added a contemporary extension to the grade II-listed former hospital, parts of which date back to the 1750s. It now functions as the headquarters of the council, which had decided to use the neoclassical building to bring its operations together into a single location after the hospital moved out in 2012 to an adjacent site. RIBA described the scheme as a “tour de force of reinvention, combining a sensitivity to the existing building’s story with a sharpness of contemporary detailing”. The original and newbuild parts of the scheme are linked by a three-storey glazed atrium crossed by bridges, an approach which RIBA praised for illuminating and celebrating the brickwork on the former hospital’s south facade. “The junction between the existing building and the new extension is materially rich and spatially dramatic, and each is enhanced by its proximity to the other,” RIBA said. RIBA also praised AHMM’s access strategy for using ramps to “seamlessly” connect mismatching internal levels and the public realm. Tower Hamlets Town Hall was among 38 winners of RIBA’s regional awards for the capital handed out at a ceremony yesterday evening, which also included Purcell’s restoration of Elizabeth Tower and a social rent later living scheme by 2023 Stirling Prize winner Mae. Hawkins Brown’s Central Foundation Boys School Peregrine Bryant Architects’ restoration of Handel Hendrix HouseSource: Robin Forster Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries’ Costa’s Barbers Archio’s Citizens House 1/4 show caption Hawkins Brown’s Negar Mihanyar scooped Project Architect of the Year for the practice’s transformation of the Central Foundation Boys School and its estate, while Peregrine Bryant Architects’ restoration of a grade I-listed building which was once home to Jimi Hendrix picked up the Conservation Award. Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries’ Costa’s Barbers, a shop in Battersea reimagined as a home and an office, won Small Project of the Year. Client of the Year was awarded to Archio’s Citizens House, a community-led development of 11 affordable homes in a former backyard garage site in Lewisham. RIBA Regional Director of London, John Nahar, described the shortlist for this year’s winners as a “breathtaking display of variety, creativity, and purpose”.   “These projects tackle some of the most pressing challenges we face today - from affordable housing and social isolation to the environment and the need for retrofit and reuse. “It’s inspiring to see such a wide range of innovative and considered projects – a testament to the strength and ingenuity of architects in the region,” he said. Regional award winners will now be considered for a RIBA National Award, which will be announced on 10 July. The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the UK’s building of the year will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects later in the year. Source: https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/ahmms-tower-hamlets-town-hall-wins-riba-london-building-of-the-year/5135952.article #ahmms #tower #hamlets #town #hall #wins #riba #london #building #the #year

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AHMM’s Tower Hamlets Town Hall wins RIBA London Building of the Year

Transformation of former Royal London Hospital among 38 winners announced at a ceremony yesterday evening The former Royal London Hospital dates back to the 1750s The original buildings and the extension are linked by a three-storey atrium 1/5 show caption AHMM’s transformation of the Royal London Hospital into the new Tower Hamlets town hall has been named as RIBA’s 2025 London building of the year. The scheme on Whitechapel Road has added a contemporary extension to the grade II-listed former hospital, parts of which date back to the 1750s. It now functions as the headquarters of the council, which had decided to use the neoclassical building to bring its operations together into a single location after the hospital moved out in 2012 to an adjacent site. RIBA described the scheme as a “tour de force of reinvention, combining a sensitivity to the existing building’s story with a sharpness of contemporary detailing”. The original and newbuild parts of the scheme are linked by a three-storey glazed atrium crossed by bridges, an approach which RIBA praised for illuminating and celebrating the brickwork on the former hospital’s south facade. “The junction between the existing building and the new extension is materially rich and spatially dramatic, and each is enhanced by its proximity to the other,” RIBA said. RIBA also praised AHMM’s access strategy for using ramps to “seamlessly” connect mismatching internal levels and the public realm. Tower Hamlets Town Hall was among 38 winners of RIBA’s regional awards for the capital handed out at a ceremony yesterday evening, which also included Purcell’s restoration of Elizabeth Tower and a social rent later living scheme by 2023 Stirling Prize winner Mae. Hawkins Brown’s Central Foundation Boys School Peregrine Bryant Architects’ restoration of Handel Hendrix HouseSource: Robin Forster Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries’ Costa’s Barbers Archio’s Citizens House 1/4 show caption Hawkins Brown’s Negar Mihanyar scooped Project Architect of the Year for the practice’s transformation of the Central Foundation Boys School and its estate, while Peregrine Bryant Architects’ restoration of a grade I-listed building which was once home to Jimi Hendrix picked up the Conservation Award. Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries’ Costa’s Barbers, a shop in Battersea reimagined as a home and an office, won Small Project of the Year. Client of the Year was awarded to Archio’s Citizens House, a community-led development of 11 affordable homes in a former backyard garage site in Lewisham. RIBA Regional Director of London, John Nahar, described the shortlist for this year’s winners as a “breathtaking display of variety, creativity, and purpose”.   “These projects tackle some of the most pressing challenges we face today - from affordable housing and social isolation to the environment and the need for retrofit and reuse. “It’s inspiring to see such a wide range of innovative and considered projects – a testament to the strength and ingenuity of architects in the region,” he said. Regional award winners will now be considered for a RIBA National Award, which will be announced on 10 July. The shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for the UK’s building of the year will be drawn from the RIBA National Award-winning projects later in the year.

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This 1970s House Gets a Sustainable Cork Makeover And It’s Disrupting London Architecture

In the quiet streets of Tottenham, London, a modest 1970s clergy house has been reimagined as an environmentally conscious family home, cloaked in the textured warmth of cork.
Known as Nina’s House, the transformation was led by design studio Nina+Co in partnership with ROAR Architects, demonstrating how regenerative materials and thoughtful design can be used to turn a passive facade into an engaging and high-performing community landmark.
At the heart of this “deep retrofit” is cork, a material considered as poetic in its physical presence as it is powerful in its technical performance.
Once cold and uninspiring, the building has been made to radiate warmth, curiosity, and intention, as it has been covered entirely in expanded cork panels.
Dark, mottled, and tactile, this natural cladding is made to invite the hands of schoolchildren, the questions of neighbors, and the admiration of passersby.
Designer: Nina+Co and ROAR Architects
The use of cork in architecture represents a shift toward biomaterials that are both high-performing and sensorially engaging.
As a material, cork combines sustainability with durability, offering a renewable alternative to synthetics while delivering superior insulation.
It reduces the building’s embodied carbon and enhances its energy efficiency, making it a strategic material choice for climate-resilient design.
Cork, which is harvested from the bark of cork oak trees, is known as a renewable and biodegradable material with strong insulation properties.
In Nina’s House, expanded cork was chosen for its regenerative farming practices, zero synthetic binders, and minimal build-up requirements; no plastic membranes or toxic adhesives were included.
Its low-impact manufacturing process uses only heat to expand the cork, further emphasizing its role in environmentally responsible construction.
According to Nina Woodcroft, founder of Nina+Co, cork stands out as a natural material that is not only effective but also appeals to the senses.
She emphasized her fascination with cork’s scent, feel, and sustainable story, noting that this project used cork for both function and visual impact.
The house, she explained, was intentionally wrapped in a breathable and insulating material to offer both environmental performance and gentle street presence.
Cork’s application at Nina’s House challenges the misconception that natural materials are limited to rustic or niche aesthetics.
Instead, it demonstrates how cork can serve as a contemporary architectural finish, one that ages gracefully and contributes to long-term resilience.
Rather than extend the home, the existing footprint was maximized.
The ground floor layout was opened up, and the small garage and porch were brought into the thermal envelope, so that a sense of flow and cohesion was created.
Budget was directed toward infrastructure: the gas supply was removed, underfloor heating and an air-source heat pump were installed, airtightness was improved, and all glazing was replaced with high-performance alternatives, including suspended film technology and triple glazing.
Expanded cork was made to play a starring role both outside and in.
On the facade, it is used as an insulating skin; inside, cork can also be seen in flooring, while walls have been finished with lime-based plaster containing cork granules.
In areas where external insulation was not possible, these lime plasters were applied to provide an internal thermal buffer.
The decision to leave some internal surfaces raw and sealed with a non-toxic glaze was made both for stylistic and economical reasons, so that practicality could be blended with beauty.
Cork’s versatility enables it to be used beyond cladding.
Its acoustic properties make it ideal for interior finishes, especially in homes that aim to be peaceful and meditative.
It also helps regulate humidity and temperature indoors, supporting healthier living environments.
Throughout the house, reclaimed and local materials have been used to reflect a low-waste, high-value design ethos.
Pine floorboards that were removed for structural work were reworked into ceiling cladding.
A statement kitchen island, designed by Woodcroft, was crafted by local artisans from a London Plane tree that had been felled in Soho Square, an urban tree that was given new life by the organization Fallen & Felled.
The kitchen also features recycled plastic countertops, by which the home’s dedication to circularity is echoed.
All joinery was made ultra-locally using British Douglas Fir tri-ply board, thereby showing how sustainable design can be used to support local economies while reducing carbon impact.
The cork cladding is expected to last between 15 to 25 years.
When its surface has weathered, lime render will be applied over it, so that its life can be extended while its appearance is subtly altered.
This long-term approach reflects a preference for resilience over superficial finishes.
Cork’s biodegradability also ensures that it can return safely to the earth at the end of its lifecycle, reinforcing the circular logic behind its use.
In total, Nina’s House measures 112 m² (1,206 ft²), modest in scale but grand in vision.
Its open-plan layout has been designed to support a young family’s dynamic lifestyle, with zones for connection and quiet being offered.
Movement, gathering, and even dancing are encouraged, so that sustainability can be felt less like a constraint and more like freedom.The post This 1970s House Gets a Sustainable Cork Makeover And It’s Disrupting London Architecture first appeared on Yanko Design.
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This 1970s House Gets a Sustainable Cork Makeover And It’s Disrupting London Architecture
In the quiet streets of Tottenham, London, a modest 1970s clergy house has been reimagined as an environmentally conscious family home, cloaked in the textured warmth of cork. Known as Nina’s House, the transformation was led by design studio Nina+Co in partnership with ROAR Architects, demonstrating how regenerative materials and thoughtful design can be used to turn a passive facade into an engaging and high-performing community landmark. At the heart of this “deep retrofit” is cork, a material considered as poetic in its physical presence as it is powerful in its technical performance. Once cold and uninspiring, the building has been made to radiate warmth, curiosity, and intention, as it has been covered entirely in expanded cork panels. Dark, mottled, and tactile, this natural cladding is made to invite the hands of schoolchildren, the questions of neighbors, and the admiration of passersby. Designer: Nina+Co and ROAR Architects The use of cork in architecture represents a shift toward biomaterials that are both high-performing and sensorially engaging. As a material, cork combines sustainability with durability, offering a renewable alternative to synthetics while delivering superior insulation. It reduces the building’s embodied carbon and enhances its energy efficiency, making it a strategic material choice for climate-resilient design. Cork, which is harvested from the bark of cork oak trees, is known as a renewable and biodegradable material with strong insulation properties. In Nina’s House, expanded cork was chosen for its regenerative farming practices, zero synthetic binders, and minimal build-up requirements; no plastic membranes or toxic adhesives were included. Its low-impact manufacturing process uses only heat to expand the cork, further emphasizing its role in environmentally responsible construction. According to Nina Woodcroft, founder of Nina+Co, cork stands out as a natural material that is not only effective but also appeals to the senses. She emphasized her fascination with cork’s scent, feel, and sustainable story, noting that this project used cork for both function and visual impact. The house, she explained, was intentionally wrapped in a breathable and insulating material to offer both environmental performance and gentle street presence. Cork’s application at Nina’s House challenges the misconception that natural materials are limited to rustic or niche aesthetics. Instead, it demonstrates how cork can serve as a contemporary architectural finish, one that ages gracefully and contributes to long-term resilience. Rather than extend the home, the existing footprint was maximized. The ground floor layout was opened up, and the small garage and porch were brought into the thermal envelope, so that a sense of flow and cohesion was created. Budget was directed toward infrastructure: the gas supply was removed, underfloor heating and an air-source heat pump were installed, airtightness was improved, and all glazing was replaced with high-performance alternatives, including suspended film technology and triple glazing. Expanded cork was made to play a starring role both outside and in. On the facade, it is used as an insulating skin; inside, cork can also be seen in flooring, while walls have been finished with lime-based plaster containing cork granules. In areas where external insulation was not possible, these lime plasters were applied to provide an internal thermal buffer. The decision to leave some internal surfaces raw and sealed with a non-toxic glaze was made both for stylistic and economical reasons, so that practicality could be blended with beauty. Cork’s versatility enables it to be used beyond cladding. Its acoustic properties make it ideal for interior finishes, especially in homes that aim to be peaceful and meditative. It also helps regulate humidity and temperature indoors, supporting healthier living environments. Throughout the house, reclaimed and local materials have been used to reflect a low-waste, high-value design ethos. Pine floorboards that were removed for structural work were reworked into ceiling cladding. A statement kitchen island, designed by Woodcroft, was crafted by local artisans from a London Plane tree that had been felled in Soho Square, an urban tree that was given new life by the organization Fallen & Felled. The kitchen also features recycled plastic countertops, by which the home’s dedication to circularity is echoed. All joinery was made ultra-locally using British Douglas Fir tri-ply board, thereby showing how sustainable design can be used to support local economies while reducing carbon impact. The cork cladding is expected to last between 15 to 25 years. When its surface has weathered, lime render will be applied over it, so that its life can be extended while its appearance is subtly altered. This long-term approach reflects a preference for resilience over superficial finishes. Cork’s biodegradability also ensures that it can return safely to the earth at the end of its lifecycle, reinforcing the circular logic behind its use. In total, Nina’s House measures 112 m² (1,206 ft²), modest in scale but grand in vision. Its open-plan layout has been designed to support a young family’s dynamic lifestyle, with zones for connection and quiet being offered. Movement, gathering, and even dancing are encouraged, so that sustainability can be felt less like a constraint and more like freedom.The post This 1970s House Gets a Sustainable Cork Makeover And It’s Disrupting London Architecture first appeared on Yanko Design. 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This 1970s House Gets a Sustainable Cork Makeover And It’s Disrupting London Architecture

In the quiet streets of Tottenham, London, a modest 1970s clergy house has been reimagined as an environmentally conscious family home, cloaked in the textured warmth of cork. Known as Nina’s House, the transformation was led by design studio Nina+Co in partnership with ROAR Architects, demonstrating how regenerative materials and thoughtful design can be used to turn a passive facade into an engaging and high-performing community landmark. At the heart of this “deep retrofit” is cork, a material considered as poetic in its physical presence as it is powerful in its technical performance. Once cold and uninspiring, the building has been made to radiate warmth, curiosity, and intention, as it has been covered entirely in expanded cork panels. Dark, mottled, and tactile, this natural cladding is made to invite the hands of schoolchildren, the questions of neighbors, and the admiration of passersby. Designer: Nina+Co and ROAR Architects The use of cork in architecture represents a shift toward biomaterials that are both high-performing and sensorially engaging. As a material, cork combines sustainability with durability, offering a renewable alternative to synthetics while delivering superior insulation. It reduces the building’s embodied carbon and enhances its energy efficiency, making it a strategic material choice for climate-resilient design. Cork, which is harvested from the bark of cork oak trees, is known as a renewable and biodegradable material with strong insulation properties. In Nina’s House, expanded cork was chosen for its regenerative farming practices, zero synthetic binders, and minimal build-up requirements; no plastic membranes or toxic adhesives were included. Its low-impact manufacturing process uses only heat to expand the cork, further emphasizing its role in environmentally responsible construction. According to Nina Woodcroft, founder of Nina+Co, cork stands out as a natural material that is not only effective but also appeals to the senses. She emphasized her fascination with cork’s scent, feel, and sustainable story, noting that this project used cork for both function and visual impact. The house, she explained, was intentionally wrapped in a breathable and insulating material to offer both environmental performance and gentle street presence. Cork’s application at Nina’s House challenges the misconception that natural materials are limited to rustic or niche aesthetics. Instead, it demonstrates how cork can serve as a contemporary architectural finish, one that ages gracefully and contributes to long-term resilience. Rather than extend the home, the existing footprint was maximized. The ground floor layout was opened up, and the small garage and porch were brought into the thermal envelope, so that a sense of flow and cohesion was created. Budget was directed toward infrastructure: the gas supply was removed, underfloor heating and an air-source heat pump were installed, airtightness was improved, and all glazing was replaced with high-performance alternatives, including suspended film technology and triple glazing. Expanded cork was made to play a starring role both outside and in. On the facade, it is used as an insulating skin; inside, cork can also be seen in flooring, while walls have been finished with lime-based plaster containing cork granules. In areas where external insulation was not possible, these lime plasters were applied to provide an internal thermal buffer. The decision to leave some internal surfaces raw and sealed with a non-toxic glaze was made both for stylistic and economical reasons, so that practicality could be blended with beauty. Cork’s versatility enables it to be used beyond cladding. Its acoustic properties make it ideal for interior finishes, especially in homes that aim to be peaceful and meditative. It also helps regulate humidity and temperature indoors, supporting healthier living environments. Throughout the house, reclaimed and local materials have been used to reflect a low-waste, high-value design ethos. Pine floorboards that were removed for structural work were reworked into ceiling cladding. A statement kitchen island, designed by Woodcroft, was crafted by local artisans from a London Plane tree that had been felled in Soho Square, an urban tree that was given new life by the organization Fallen & Felled. The kitchen also features recycled plastic countertops, by which the home’s dedication to circularity is echoed. All joinery was made ultra-locally using British Douglas Fir tri-ply board, thereby showing how sustainable design can be used to support local economies while reducing carbon impact. The cork cladding is expected to last between 15 to 25 years. When its surface has weathered, lime render will be applied over it, so that its life can be extended while its appearance is subtly altered. This long-term approach reflects a preference for resilience over superficial finishes. Cork’s biodegradability also ensures that it can return safely to the earth at the end of its lifecycle, reinforcing the circular logic behind its use. In total, Nina’s House measures 112 m² (1,206 ft²), modest in scale but grand in vision. Its open-plan layout has been designed to support a young family’s dynamic lifestyle, with zones for connection and quiet being offered. Movement, gathering, and even dancing are encouraged, so that sustainability can be felt less like a constraint and more like freedom.The post This 1970s House Gets a Sustainable Cork Makeover And It’s Disrupting London Architecture first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Hover Space – Extension to the KLE Society Head Office / Thirdspace Architecture Studio
Hover Space – Extension to the KLE Society Head Office / Thirdspace Architecture StudioSave this picture!© Andre J FanthomeOffice Buildings•Belagavi, India
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A new addition to a 50-year-old corporate office within a century-old educational campus in Belagavi posed a unique design challenge: to expand the existing structure without compromising its integrity, disrupting its daily operations, or overshadowing its historical significance.Save this picture!Though architecturally unremarkable, the original two-storey building held deep institutional value.
It had already been retrofitted and was in constant use, making any intrusive structural intervention unfeasible.
The expansion needed to respond sensitively to three distinct contexts — its location on a major city road, its position as a frontage to the historic campus, and its edge along the sports ground.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The solution was a minimalist yet strategic intervention: a new structure that floats above the old, supported by just eight cylindrical RCC columns that avoid existing activities below.
This hovering volume, framed by two full-floor-height red trusses, forms an open-plan office of 1,000 sqm, visually light and spatially efficient.
A vertical circulation core connects the addition to the ground, forming an L-shaped profile that creates a striking triple-height entry portal aligned with a central tree-lined avenue.
This not only marks a threshold into the campus but also frames heritage structures within.Save this picture!Wrapped in a continuous verandah inspired by colonial architecture, the new office engages with its surroundings while mitigating the climate.
The verandah serves as a social space and climatic buffer, shielding the interiors from sun and rain.
Operable aluminium fins and expanded mesh control light and views, while sliding glass doors allow seamless access to the outdoors.
Inside, a neutral palette, vibrant accents, and indoor plants create a tranquil, daylit workspace.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The plan is zoned into three sections: an entrance lobby with the chairman's chambers, a central block of private offices and meeting rooms, and a rear section of open workstations overlooking the city and sports field.
Exposed roof trusses and a clerestory skylight define a central circulation spine.Save this picture!Connecting old and new is a glass elevator overlooking the sports field, offering a moment of pause as one transitions between buildings.
The terrace of the old office has been reimagined as an interstitial space — partially open, partially sheltered by the new structure — accessible via a sculptural circular staircase.Save this picture!What appears at first as a simple linear volume is, in fact, a layered response to multiple contextual, functional, and climatic demands.
The new addition presents a calm, screened façade to the city, serves as a welcoming portal to the campus, and becomes a subtle yet visible edge to the sports field.
Through thoughtful spatial negotiation and quiet clarity, the intervention offers the institution a renewed presence while honouring its legacy.Save this picture!
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Hover Space – Extension to the KLE Society Head Office / Thirdspace Architecture Studio
Hover Space – Extension to the KLE Society Head Office / Thirdspace Architecture StudioSave this picture!© Andre J FanthomeOffice Buildings•Belagavi, India Architects: Thirdspace Architecture Studio Area Area of this architecture project Area: 12916 ft² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year: 2020 Photographs Photographs:Andre J Fanthome, Suryan and DangMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. A new addition to a 50-year-old corporate office within a century-old educational campus in Belagavi posed a unique design challenge: to expand the existing structure without compromising its integrity, disrupting its daily operations, or overshadowing its historical significance.Save this picture!Though architecturally unremarkable, the original two-storey building held deep institutional value. It had already been retrofitted and was in constant use, making any intrusive structural intervention unfeasible. The expansion needed to respond sensitively to three distinct contexts — its location on a major city road, its position as a frontage to the historic campus, and its edge along the sports ground.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The solution was a minimalist yet strategic intervention: a new structure that floats above the old, supported by just eight cylindrical RCC columns that avoid existing activities below. This hovering volume, framed by two full-floor-height red trusses, forms an open-plan office of 1,000 sqm, visually light and spatially efficient. A vertical circulation core connects the addition to the ground, forming an L-shaped profile that creates a striking triple-height entry portal aligned with a central tree-lined avenue. This not only marks a threshold into the campus but also frames heritage structures within.Save this picture!Wrapped in a continuous verandah inspired by colonial architecture, the new office engages with its surroundings while mitigating the climate. The verandah serves as a social space and climatic buffer, shielding the interiors from sun and rain. Operable aluminium fins and expanded mesh control light and views, while sliding glass doors allow seamless access to the outdoors. Inside, a neutral palette, vibrant accents, and indoor plants create a tranquil, daylit workspace.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The plan is zoned into three sections: an entrance lobby with the chairman's chambers, a central block of private offices and meeting rooms, and a rear section of open workstations overlooking the city and sports field. Exposed roof trusses and a clerestory skylight define a central circulation spine.Save this picture!Connecting old and new is a glass elevator overlooking the sports field, offering a moment of pause as one transitions between buildings. The terrace of the old office has been reimagined as an interstitial space — partially open, partially sheltered by the new structure — accessible via a sculptural circular staircase.Save this picture!What appears at first as a simple linear volume is, in fact, a layered response to multiple contextual, functional, and climatic demands. The new addition presents a calm, screened façade to the city, serves as a welcoming portal to the campus, and becomes a subtle yet visible edge to the sports field. Through thoughtful spatial negotiation and quiet clarity, the intervention offers the institution a renewed presence while honouring its legacy.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less Project locationAddress:Belagavi, IndiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this office Published on May 13, 2025Cite: "Hover Space – Extension to the KLE Society Head Office / Thirdspace Architecture Studio" 13 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1030110/hover-space-extension-to-the-kle-society-head-office-thirdspace-architecture-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream Source: https://www.archdaily.com/1030110/hover-space-extension-to-the-kle-society-head-office-thirdspace-architecture-studio #hover #space #extension #the #kle #society #head #office #thirdspace #architecture #studio

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Hover Space – Extension to the KLE Society Head Office / Thirdspace Architecture Studio

Hover Space – Extension to the KLE Society Head Office / Thirdspace Architecture StudioSave this picture!© Andre J FanthomeOffice Buildings•Belagavi, India Architects: Thirdspace Architecture Studio Area Area of this architecture project Area: 12916 ft² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year: 2020 Photographs Photographs:Andre J Fanthome, Suryan and DangMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. A new addition to a 50-year-old corporate office within a century-old educational campus in Belagavi posed a unique design challenge: to expand the existing structure without compromising its integrity, disrupting its daily operations, or overshadowing its historical significance.Save this picture!Though architecturally unremarkable, the original two-storey building held deep institutional value. It had already been retrofitted and was in constant use, making any intrusive structural intervention unfeasible. The expansion needed to respond sensitively to three distinct contexts — its location on a major city road, its position as a frontage to the historic campus, and its edge along the sports ground.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The solution was a minimalist yet strategic intervention: a new structure that floats above the old, supported by just eight cylindrical RCC columns that avoid existing activities below. This hovering volume, framed by two full-floor-height red trusses, forms an open-plan office of 1,000 sqm, visually light and spatially efficient. A vertical circulation core connects the addition to the ground, forming an L-shaped profile that creates a striking triple-height entry portal aligned with a central tree-lined avenue. This not only marks a threshold into the campus but also frames heritage structures within.Save this picture!Wrapped in a continuous verandah inspired by colonial architecture, the new office engages with its surroundings while mitigating the climate. The verandah serves as a social space and climatic buffer, shielding the interiors from sun and rain. Operable aluminium fins and expanded mesh control light and views, while sliding glass doors allow seamless access to the outdoors. Inside, a neutral palette, vibrant accents, and indoor plants create a tranquil, daylit workspace.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The plan is zoned into three sections: an entrance lobby with the chairman's chambers, a central block of private offices and meeting rooms, and a rear section of open workstations overlooking the city and sports field. Exposed roof trusses and a clerestory skylight define a central circulation spine.Save this picture!Connecting old and new is a glass elevator overlooking the sports field, offering a moment of pause as one transitions between buildings. The terrace of the old office has been reimagined as an interstitial space — partially open, partially sheltered by the new structure — accessible via a sculptural circular staircase.Save this picture!What appears at first as a simple linear volume is, in fact, a layered response to multiple contextual, functional, and climatic demands. The new addition presents a calm, screened façade to the city, serves as a welcoming portal to the campus, and becomes a subtle yet visible edge to the sports field. Through thoughtful spatial negotiation and quiet clarity, the intervention offers the institution a renewed presence while honouring its legacy.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less Project locationAddress:Belagavi, IndiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this office Published on May 13, 2025Cite: "Hover Space – Extension to the KLE Society Head Office / Thirdspace Architecture Studio" 13 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1030110/hover-space-extension-to-the-kle-society-head-office-thirdspace-architecture-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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See the US's presidential aircraft fleet that Trump wants to add to with a $400 million gift

President Donald Trump is considering using a Qatari Boeing 747-8 given as a gift as Air Force One while the new presidential jet faces delays.The ruling family of Qatar gifted the US president the $400 million luxury jumbo jet, and Trump said he would "never be one to turn down that kind of offer."The potential plane deal faced pushback from critics and even some Trump allies over security concerns and the legal and ethical issues associated with using a foreign-origin aircraft as Air Force One, the president's airborne command center.Besides Air Force One, the presidential fleet includes other fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft depending on the mission.
Presidential aircraft fleet
A VC-25A aircraft and a VH-3D Sea King helicopter taxi following former President Joe Biden's sendoff ceremony at Joint Base Andrews.
US Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman

Air Force One is a call sign that refers to any US Air Force aircraft transporting the president, though it is commonly recognized by its blue-and-white livery.The Air Force has two "specially configured" Boeing 747-200B jets that are primarily used as Air Force One.
The VC-25A aircraft is uniquely modified to serve as an airborne command-and-control center for the president, staff, and guests with the same level of safety and security as the White House.Other than the number of passengers it can carry, the main differences between the VC-25 and the standard Boeing 747 include more advanced electronic and communications equipment, a self-contained baggage loader, and the capability for in-flight refueling.The VC-25 also has a rest area and mini-galley for the aircrew, six passenger lavatories, and a compartment with medical supplies and equipment for minor in-flight emergencies.
Marine One
Nighthawk 46 arrives for the 46th president's send-off ceremony at Joint Base Andrews.
US Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman

For shorter distance trips, especially to and from the White House, the president flies in Marine One, which includes military helicopters like the VH-3D Sea King and the VH-60N White Hawk.In service for nearly five decades, both military helicopters are set to be phased out and fully replaced with modernized rotary-wing aircraft, the VH-92A.The next-generation Marine One is designed to be a militarized variant of the Sikorsky VH-92 Patriot.
Other aircraft
An 89th Airlift Wing C-40 and C-37 sit near UH-1N Iroquois helicopters and a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Andrews.
US Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt.
Kevin Wallace/RELEASED

The presidential fleet also includes other fixed-wing aircraft besides the modified 747.
The C-32A, a modified Boeing 757-200, is better suited for smaller airports or low-profile missions.The C-40, based on the Boeing 737, can be used to fly the president but is more often used for Cabinet members or other VIP individuals.Based on General Dynamics' Gulfstream long-range business jets, the C-37 is used to transport high-ranking government and Defense Department officials for worldwide missions.
'Next Air Force One'
An artist rendering of the "Next Air Force One," the VC-25B, which will succeed the current Air Force One, VC-25A.
Courtesy rendering/US Air Force

The two planes currently being used as Air Force One have been in service for nearly four decades.
They are set to be replaced by a modernized variant dubbed the "Next Air Force One."Officially designated the VC-25B, the new presidential aircraft is set to feature "electrical power upgrades, a mission communication system, a medical facility, an executive interior, a self-defense system, and autonomous ground operations capabilities," according to an Air Force release.The two future VC-25B jets were initially scheduled to be fielded in 2024, but supply chain issues and shifting requirements could postpone their delivery to 2029.Facing pressure from the White House to have the new aircraft ready before Trump leaves office in January 2029, the Air Force and Boeing are aiming to have the new aircraft delivered by 2027, according to Darlene Costello, the Air Force's principal deputy assistant secretary for acquisition, technology, and logistics.
A 'security nightmare'
US President Donald Trump's motorcade is parked next to a Qatari Boeing 747 on the tarmac of Palm Beach International Airport.
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An Air Force official told Air and Space Forces Magazine that the service is coordinating with the White House and Boeing "to further define the requirements and acceleration options while ensuring we provide a safe, secure, and reliable aircraft for the president."Trump has previously expressed his frustration with receiving the next-generation Air Force One, suggesting earlier this year that he may seek "alternatives, because it's taking Boeing too long."Despite the backlash, the president doubled down on his proposal to use the Qatari jet as Air Force One, saying he doesn't plan on using it after his term and would donate it to a future presidential library."I could be a stupid person and say, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane,'" Trump told reporters Monday.Though free in cost, there's still a major cost to overhaul and retrofit the plane with the strict security requirements needed to serve as Air Force One."Along with the obvious ethical and legal issues, a $400M gifted luxury jet is not Air Force One," US Rep.
Joe Courtney of Connecticut wrote on X.
"Retrofitting a plane from Qatar would create huge costs & a security nightmare that would impede the work underway to deliver the actual AF1 by 2027."

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See the US's presidential aircraft fleet that Trump wants to add to with a $400 million gift
President Donald Trump is considering using a Qatari Boeing 747-8 given as a gift as Air Force One while the new presidential jet faces delays.The ruling family of Qatar gifted the US president the $400 million luxury jumbo jet, and Trump said he would "never be one to turn down that kind of offer."The potential plane deal faced pushback from critics and even some Trump allies over security concerns and the legal and ethical issues associated with using a foreign-origin aircraft as Air Force One, the president's airborne command center.Besides Air Force One, the presidential fleet includes other fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft depending on the mission. Presidential aircraft fleet A VC-25A aircraft and a VH-3D Sea King helicopter taxi following former President Joe Biden's sendoff ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. US Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman Air Force One is a call sign that refers to any US Air Force aircraft transporting the president, though it is commonly recognized by its blue-and-white livery.The Air Force has two "specially configured" Boeing 747-200B jets that are primarily used as Air Force One. The VC-25A aircraft is uniquely modified to serve as an airborne command-and-control center for the president, staff, and guests with the same level of safety and security as the White House.Other than the number of passengers it can carry, the main differences between the VC-25 and the standard Boeing 747 include more advanced electronic and communications equipment, a self-contained baggage loader, and the capability for in-flight refueling.The VC-25 also has a rest area and mini-galley for the aircrew, six passenger lavatories, and a compartment with medical supplies and equipment for minor in-flight emergencies. Marine One Nighthawk 46 arrives for the 46th president's send-off ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. US Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman For shorter distance trips, especially to and from the White House, the president flies in Marine One, which includes military helicopters like the VH-3D Sea King and the VH-60N White Hawk.In service for nearly five decades, both military helicopters are set to be phased out and fully replaced with modernized rotary-wing aircraft, the VH-92A.The next-generation Marine One is designed to be a militarized variant of the Sikorsky VH-92 Patriot. Other aircraft An 89th Airlift Wing C-40 and C-37 sit near UH-1N Iroquois helicopters and a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Andrews. US Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED The presidential fleet also includes other fixed-wing aircraft besides the modified 747. The C-32A, a modified Boeing 757-200, is better suited for smaller airports or low-profile missions.The C-40, based on the Boeing 737, can be used to fly the president but is more often used for Cabinet members or other VIP individuals.Based on General Dynamics' Gulfstream long-range business jets, the C-37 is used to transport high-ranking government and Defense Department officials for worldwide missions. 'Next Air Force One' An artist rendering of the "Next Air Force One," the VC-25B, which will succeed the current Air Force One, VC-25A. Courtesy rendering/US Air Force The two planes currently being used as Air Force One have been in service for nearly four decades. They are set to be replaced by a modernized variant dubbed the "Next Air Force One."Officially designated the VC-25B, the new presidential aircraft is set to feature "electrical power upgrades, a mission communication system, a medical facility, an executive interior, a self-defense system, and autonomous ground operations capabilities," according to an Air Force release.The two future VC-25B jets were initially scheduled to be fielded in 2024, but supply chain issues and shifting requirements could postpone their delivery to 2029.Facing pressure from the White House to have the new aircraft ready before Trump leaves office in January 2029, the Air Force and Boeing are aiming to have the new aircraft delivered by 2027, according to Darlene Costello, the Air Force's principal deputy assistant secretary for acquisition, technology, and logistics. A 'security nightmare' US President Donald Trump's motorcade is parked next to a Qatari Boeing 747 on the tarmac of Palm Beach International Airport. ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images An Air Force official told Air and Space Forces Magazine that the service is coordinating with the White House and Boeing "to further define the requirements and acceleration options while ensuring we provide a safe, secure, and reliable aircraft for the president."Trump has previously expressed his frustration with receiving the next-generation Air Force One, suggesting earlier this year that he may seek "alternatives, because it's taking Boeing too long."Despite the backlash, the president doubled down on his proposal to use the Qatari jet as Air Force One, saying he doesn't plan on using it after his term and would donate it to a future presidential library."I could be a stupid person and say, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane,'" Trump told reporters Monday.Though free in cost, there's still a major cost to overhaul and retrofit the plane with the strict security requirements needed to serve as Air Force One."Along with the obvious ethical and legal issues, a $400M gifted luxury jet is not Air Force One," US Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut wrote on X. "Retrofitting a plane from Qatar would create huge costs & a security nightmare that would impede the work underway to deliver the actual AF1 by 2027." Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-one-aircraft-trump-boeing-747-2025-5 #see #the #us039s #presidential #aircraft #fleet #that #trump #wants #add #with #million #gift

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President Donald Trump is considering using a Qatari Boeing 747-8 given as a gift as Air Force One while the new presidential jet faces delays.The ruling family of Qatar gifted the US president the $400 million luxury jumbo jet, and Trump said he would "never be one to turn down that kind of offer."The potential plane deal faced pushback from critics and even some Trump allies over security concerns and the legal and ethical issues associated with using a foreign-origin aircraft as Air Force One, the president's airborne command center.Besides Air Force One, the presidential fleet includes other fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft depending on the mission. Presidential aircraft fleet A VC-25A aircraft and a VH-3D Sea King helicopter taxi following former President Joe Biden's sendoff ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. US Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman Air Force One is a call sign that refers to any US Air Force aircraft transporting the president, though it is commonly recognized by its blue-and-white livery.The Air Force has two "specially configured" Boeing 747-200B jets that are primarily used as Air Force One. The VC-25A aircraft is uniquely modified to serve as an airborne command-and-control center for the president, staff, and guests with the same level of safety and security as the White House.Other than the number of passengers it can carry, the main differences between the VC-25 and the standard Boeing 747 include more advanced electronic and communications equipment, a self-contained baggage loader, and the capability for in-flight refueling.The VC-25 also has a rest area and mini-galley for the aircrew, six passenger lavatories, and a compartment with medical supplies and equipment for minor in-flight emergencies. Marine One Nighthawk 46 arrives for the 46th president's send-off ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. US Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman For shorter distance trips, especially to and from the White House, the president flies in Marine One, which includes military helicopters like the VH-3D Sea King and the VH-60N White Hawk.In service for nearly five decades, both military helicopters are set to be phased out and fully replaced with modernized rotary-wing aircraft, the VH-92A.The next-generation Marine One is designed to be a militarized variant of the Sikorsky VH-92 Patriot. Other aircraft An 89th Airlift Wing C-40 and C-37 sit near UH-1N Iroquois helicopters and a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Andrews. US Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED The presidential fleet also includes other fixed-wing aircraft besides the modified 747. The C-32A, a modified Boeing 757-200, is better suited for smaller airports or low-profile missions.The C-40, based on the Boeing 737, can be used to fly the president but is more often used for Cabinet members or other VIP individuals.Based on General Dynamics' Gulfstream long-range business jets, the C-37 is used to transport high-ranking government and Defense Department officials for worldwide missions. 'Next Air Force One' An artist rendering of the "Next Air Force One," the VC-25B, which will succeed the current Air Force One, VC-25A. Courtesy rendering/US Air Force The two planes currently being used as Air Force One have been in service for nearly four decades. They are set to be replaced by a modernized variant dubbed the "Next Air Force One."Officially designated the VC-25B, the new presidential aircraft is set to feature "electrical power upgrades, a mission communication system, a medical facility, an executive interior, a self-defense system, and autonomous ground operations capabilities," according to an Air Force release.The two future VC-25B jets were initially scheduled to be fielded in 2024, but supply chain issues and shifting requirements could postpone their delivery to 2029.Facing pressure from the White House to have the new aircraft ready before Trump leaves office in January 2029, the Air Force and Boeing are aiming to have the new aircraft delivered by 2027, according to Darlene Costello, the Air Force's principal deputy assistant secretary for acquisition, technology, and logistics. A 'security nightmare' US President Donald Trump's motorcade is parked next to a Qatari Boeing 747 on the tarmac of Palm Beach International Airport. ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images An Air Force official told Air and Space Forces Magazine that the service is coordinating with the White House and Boeing "to further define the requirements and acceleration options while ensuring we provide a safe, secure, and reliable aircraft for the president."Trump has previously expressed his frustration with receiving the next-generation Air Force One, suggesting earlier this year that he may seek "alternatives, because it's taking Boeing too long."Despite the backlash, the president doubled down on his proposal to use the Qatari jet as Air Force One, saying he doesn't plan on using it after his term and would donate it to a future presidential library."I could be a stupid person and say, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane,'" Trump told reporters Monday.Though free in cost, there's still a major cost to overhaul and retrofit the plane with the strict security requirements needed to serve as Air Force One."Along with the obvious ethical and legal issues, a $400M gifted luxury jet is not Air Force One," US Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut wrote on X. "Retrofitting a plane from Qatar would create huge costs & a security nightmare that would impede the work underway to deliver the actual AF1 by 2027."

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#333;">Qatar's luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say. It poses a "counterintelligence nightmare," a former CIA field operative said.
The Trump administration's plan to accept a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government to use as Air Force One raises significant security concerns, intelligence experts and government officials say, as President Donald Trump said it would be "stupid" not to accept a free plane.Trump on Monday defended the administration's plans to receive a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government during remarks at the White House, calling the donation a "very nice gesture.""I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer.
I mean, I could be a stupid person and say, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane.' But it was, I thought it was a great gesture," he said.MORE: Trump admin live updatesRhode Island Sen.
Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, slammed the move, arguing that using the plane as Air Force One would "pose immense counterintelligence risks by granting a foreign nation potential access to sensitive systems and communications.""This reckless disregard for national security and diplomatic propriety signals a dangerous willingness to barter American interests for personal gain," Reed said in a statement Monday.
"It is an affront to the office of the presidency and a betrayal of the trust placed in any U.S.
leader to safeguard the nation's sovereignty."Air Force One a 'high-value target'Air Force One sits on the tarmac, May 12, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Win McNamee/Getty ImagesThe primary aircraft used in the current Air Force One fleet includes two aging Boeing 747-200 jumbo jets that have been operational since 1990.
Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets are considered some of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.Many of the security features on the plane remain classified.
It has anti-missile defenses or countermeasure systems to protect against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles, and the communication devices can also withstand the pulse of a nuclear blast.
It is also outfitted with sophisticated communications capability to allow the president to securely run the country from the plane and protect him from cyberattacks."It's designed to transport the president in a safe way and be able to withstand physical attacks, but to also ensure that the president maintains communication with military, his cabinet, other government leaders in a safe and secure manner," said John Cohen, an ABC News contributor and former acting Homeland Security official.
"Any building or vehicle or airplane that the president is located is a high-value target for foreign intelligence services who want to gather as much information about the president."Air Force One can also remain in the air for several days due to its ability to refuel in midair.
The plane also houses a small medical facility where doctors could perform surgery if needed.All of these systems would likely need to be installed on the Boeing 747-8 that Trump would receive as a gift from Qatar.MORE: Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer, says it would be 'stupid' to turn away free planeA jet donated by Qatar would also be a "counterintelligence nightmare," ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker, a former CIA field operative, said."If you go back to almost anything that is given by a foreign government, there are regulations and restrictions and guidelines for ensuring that they're not being bugged, and a plane would be an absolute nightmare to be able to confirm that it's not," Blocker told ABC News Live on Monday.
"From an intelligence perspective, it's not the brightest move."Blocker cited that when the U.S.
embassy was being built in Moscow in the 1980s, the U.S.
had to "take it down to its bare bones" because the Russians "put bugs through every room, every facility.""I think the people of Troy, when they accepted that horse, regretted it after the fact also," he said.The complexity and time needed to retrofit and inspect the plane raise questions on cost and a timeline."Even under the best of circumstances, it's going to take a significant effort for the military to be satisfied that the aircraft is constructed safely, that it's not compromised from the standpoint of intelligence collection capabilities being planted on it, and that it is built in a way that it will be able to assimilate the sensitive communications and countermeasure capabilities that are that are present on any plane that's Air Force One," Cohen said.
"To be done right, it's not going to happen quickly.""In order to adequately ensure that this airplane -- which was operated by a foreign government that happens to have a relationship with Iran and China and Russia -- in order to ensure that that plane has not had collection capabilities introduced into it when it was constructed, they're gonna have to basically tear it down to the airframe," he added.White House working on 'legal details'Both the U.S.
Air Force and the Department of Defense referred questions to the White House when asked about the possible transfer of the Qatari-owned Boeing 747 to the Department of Defense."The plane will be donated to the Department of Defense, and as with any foreign gift given to the United States Government, all proper safety and security protocols will be followed," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told ABC News.House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday he would not comment on Trump preparing to receive the jet from Qatar because he hasn't seen the "details."The White House is working on the "legal details" of the Qatari government's donation to the Defense Department, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday in an appearance on Fox News."But, of course, any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law.
And we commit ourselves to the utmost transparency and we will continue to do that," Leavitt added.President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on his way to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 12, 2025.Manuel Balce Ceneta/APTrump said during remarks at the White House on Monday that he doesn't plan to use the plane after he leaves office.
Pressed by ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott on what he would say to people who view the luxury plane as a personal gift to him, Trump said it was not a gift to him but "a gift to the Department of Defense."Sources familiar with the proposed arrangement told ABC News that the plane would be a gift that is to be available for use by Trump as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation.If a private contractor were able to complete the modifications needed to the donated plane before the end of Trump's presidency, many of the systems installed would then need to be removed should the Trump presidential library foundation take possession of the plane upon Trump leaving office due to the sensitive nature of the technology.Ultimately, Cohen said he suspects that members of the intelligence community and the military will assess the risk to national security and "the level of effort to minimize the risk to national security.""If they're doing their job, the president's national security team will explain to him the level of risk that exists if a foreign intelligence service were able to introduce collection capabilities that could intercept face-to-face communications on the plane, electronic communications coming from the plane," Cohen said.
"They should also be explaining to him the level of effort that it will involve in order for that risk to be mitigated.
And with that information, he can then make an informed decision on whether and under what conditions to accept the airplane."
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Qatar's luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say. It poses a "counterintelligence nightmare," a former CIA field operative said.
The Trump administration's plan to accept a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government to use as Air Force One raises significant security concerns, intelligence experts and government officials say, as President Donald Trump said it would be "stupid" not to accept a free plane.Trump on Monday defended the administration's plans to receive a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government during remarks at the White House, calling the donation a "very nice gesture.""I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer. I mean, I could be a stupid person and say, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane.' But it was, I thought it was a great gesture," he said.MORE: Trump admin live updatesRhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, slammed the move, arguing that using the plane as Air Force One would "pose immense counterintelligence risks by granting a foreign nation potential access to sensitive systems and communications.""This reckless disregard for national security and diplomatic propriety signals a dangerous willingness to barter American interests for personal gain," Reed said in a statement Monday. "It is an affront to the office of the presidency and a betrayal of the trust placed in any U.S. leader to safeguard the nation's sovereignty."Air Force One a 'high-value target'Air Force One sits on the tarmac, May 12, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Win McNamee/Getty ImagesThe primary aircraft used in the current Air Force One fleet includes two aging Boeing 747-200 jumbo jets that have been operational since 1990. Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets are considered some of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.Many of the security features on the plane remain classified. It has anti-missile defenses or countermeasure systems to protect against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles, and the communication devices can also withstand the pulse of a nuclear blast. It is also outfitted with sophisticated communications capability to allow the president to securely run the country from the plane and protect him from cyberattacks."It's designed to transport the president in a safe way and be able to withstand physical attacks, but to also ensure that the president maintains communication with military, his cabinet, other government leaders in a safe and secure manner," said John Cohen, an ABC News contributor and former acting Homeland Security official. "Any building or vehicle or airplane that the president is located is a high-value target for foreign intelligence services who want to gather as much information about the president."Air Force One can also remain in the air for several days due to its ability to refuel in midair. The plane also houses a small medical facility where doctors could perform surgery if needed.All of these systems would likely need to be installed on the Boeing 747-8 that Trump would receive as a gift from Qatar.MORE: Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer, says it would be 'stupid' to turn away free planeA jet donated by Qatar would also be a "counterintelligence nightmare," ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker, a former CIA field operative, said."If you go back to almost anything that is given by a foreign government, there are regulations and restrictions and guidelines for ensuring that they're not being bugged, and a plane would be an absolute nightmare to be able to confirm that it's not," Blocker told ABC News Live on Monday. "From an intelligence perspective, it's not the brightest move."Blocker cited that when the U.S. embassy was being built in Moscow in the 1980s, the U.S. had to "take it down to its bare bones" because the Russians "put bugs through every room, every facility.""I think the people of Troy, when they accepted that horse, regretted it after the fact also," he said.The complexity and time needed to retrofit and inspect the plane raise questions on cost and a timeline."Even under the best of circumstances, it's going to take a significant effort for the military to be satisfied that the aircraft is constructed safely, that it's not compromised from the standpoint of intelligence collection capabilities being planted on it, and that it is built in a way that it will be able to assimilate the sensitive communications and countermeasure capabilities that are that are present on any plane that's Air Force One," Cohen said. "To be done right, it's not going to happen quickly.""In order to adequately ensure that this airplane -- which was operated by a foreign government that happens to have a relationship with Iran and China and Russia -- in order to ensure that that plane has not had collection capabilities introduced into it when it was constructed, they're gonna have to basically tear it down to the airframe," he added.White House working on 'legal details'Both the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense referred questions to the White House when asked about the possible transfer of the Qatari-owned Boeing 747 to the Department of Defense."The plane will be donated to the Department of Defense, and as with any foreign gift given to the United States Government, all proper safety and security protocols will be followed," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told ABC News.House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday he would not comment on Trump preparing to receive the jet from Qatar because he hasn't seen the "details."The White House is working on the "legal details" of the Qatari government's donation to the Defense Department, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday in an appearance on Fox News."But, of course, any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law. And we commit ourselves to the utmost transparency and we will continue to do that," Leavitt added.President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on his way to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 12, 2025.Manuel Balce Ceneta/APTrump said during remarks at the White House on Monday that he doesn't plan to use the plane after he leaves office. Pressed by ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott on what he would say to people who view the luxury plane as a personal gift to him, Trump said it was not a gift to him but "a gift to the Department of Defense."Sources familiar with the proposed arrangement told ABC News that the plane would be a gift that is to be available for use by Trump as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation.If a private contractor were able to complete the modifications needed to the donated plane before the end of Trump's presidency, many of the systems installed would then need to be removed should the Trump presidential library foundation take possession of the plane upon Trump leaving office due to the sensitive nature of the technology.Ultimately, Cohen said he suspects that members of the intelligence community and the military will assess the risk to national security and "the level of effort to minimize the risk to national security.""If they're doing their job, the president's national security team will explain to him the level of risk that exists if a foreign intelligence service were able to introduce collection capabilities that could intercept face-to-face communications on the plane, electronic communications coming from the plane," Cohen said. "They should also be explaining to him the level of effort that it will involve in order for that risk to be mitigated. And with that information, he can then make an informed decision on whether and under what conditions to accept the airplane."
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Qatar's luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say. It poses a "counterintelligence nightmare," a former CIA field operative said.

The Trump administration's plan to accept a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government to use as Air Force One raises significant security concerns, intelligence experts and government officials say, as President Donald Trump said it would be "stupid" not to accept a free plane.Trump on Monday defended the administration's plans to receive a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government during remarks at the White House, calling the donation a "very nice gesture.""I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer. I mean, I could be a stupid person and say, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane.' But it was, I thought it was a great gesture," he said.MORE: Trump admin live updatesRhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, slammed the move, arguing that using the plane as Air Force One would "pose immense counterintelligence risks by granting a foreign nation potential access to sensitive systems and communications.""This reckless disregard for national security and diplomatic propriety signals a dangerous willingness to barter American interests for personal gain," Reed said in a statement Monday. "It is an affront to the office of the presidency and a betrayal of the trust placed in any U.S. leader to safeguard the nation's sovereignty."Air Force One a 'high-value target'Air Force One sits on the tarmac, May 12, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Win McNamee/Getty ImagesThe primary aircraft used in the current Air Force One fleet includes two aging Boeing 747-200 jumbo jets that have been operational since 1990. Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets are considered some of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.Many of the security features on the plane remain classified. It has anti-missile defenses or countermeasure systems to protect against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles, and the communication devices can also withstand the pulse of a nuclear blast. It is also outfitted with sophisticated communications capability to allow the president to securely run the country from the plane and protect him from cyberattacks."It's designed to transport the president in a safe way and be able to withstand physical attacks, but to also ensure that the president maintains communication with military, his cabinet, other government leaders in a safe and secure manner," said John Cohen, an ABC News contributor and former acting Homeland Security official. "Any building or vehicle or airplane that the president is located is a high-value target for foreign intelligence services who want to gather as much information about the president."Air Force One can also remain in the air for several days due to its ability to refuel in midair. The plane also houses a small medical facility where doctors could perform surgery if needed.All of these systems would likely need to be installed on the Boeing 747-8 that Trump would receive as a gift from Qatar.MORE: Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer, says it would be 'stupid' to turn away free planeA jet donated by Qatar would also be a "counterintelligence nightmare," ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker, a former CIA field operative, said."If you go back to almost anything that is given by a foreign government, there are regulations and restrictions and guidelines for ensuring that they're not being bugged, and a plane would be an absolute nightmare to be able to confirm that it's not," Blocker told ABC News Live on Monday. "From an intelligence perspective, it's not the brightest move."Blocker cited that when the U.S. embassy was being built in Moscow in the 1980s, the U.S. had to "take it down to its bare bones" because the Russians "put bugs through every room, every facility.""I think the people of Troy, when they accepted that horse, regretted it after the fact also," he said.The complexity and time needed to retrofit and inspect the plane raise questions on cost and a timeline."Even under the best of circumstances, it's going to take a significant effort for the military to be satisfied that the aircraft is constructed safely, that it's not compromised from the standpoint of intelligence collection capabilities being planted on it, and that it is built in a way that it will be able to assimilate the sensitive communications and countermeasure capabilities that are that are present on any plane that's Air Force One," Cohen said. "To be done right, it's not going to happen quickly.""In order to adequately ensure that this airplane -- which was operated by a foreign government that happens to have a relationship with Iran and China and Russia -- in order to ensure that that plane has not had collection capabilities introduced into it when it was constructed, they're gonna have to basically tear it down to the airframe," he added.White House working on 'legal details'Both the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense referred questions to the White House when asked about the possible transfer of the Qatari-owned Boeing 747 to the Department of Defense."The plane will be donated to the Department of Defense, and as with any foreign gift given to the United States Government, all proper safety and security protocols will be followed," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told ABC News.House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday he would not comment on Trump preparing to receive the jet from Qatar because he hasn't seen the "details."The White House is working on the "legal details" of the Qatari government's donation to the Defense Department, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday in an appearance on Fox News."But, of course, any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law. And we commit ourselves to the utmost transparency and we will continue to do that," Leavitt added.President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on his way to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 12, 2025.Manuel Balce Ceneta/APTrump said during remarks at the White House on Monday that he doesn't plan to use the plane after he leaves office. Pressed by ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott on what he would say to people who view the luxury plane as a personal gift to him, Trump said it was not a gift to him but "a gift to the Department of Defense."Sources familiar with the proposed arrangement told ABC News that the plane would be a gift that is to be available for use by Trump as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation.If a private contractor were able to complete the modifications needed to the donated plane before the end of Trump's presidency, many of the systems installed would then need to be removed should the Trump presidential library foundation take possession of the plane upon Trump leaving office due to the sensitive nature of the technology.Ultimately, Cohen said he suspects that members of the intelligence community and the military will assess the risk to national security and "the level of effort to minimize the risk to national security.""If they're doing their job, the president's national security team will explain to him the level of risk that exists if a foreign intelligence service were able to introduce collection capabilities that could intercept face-to-face communications on the plane, electronic communications coming from the plane," Cohen said. "They should also be explaining to him the level of effort that it will involve in order for that risk to be mitigated. And with that information, he can then make an informed decision on whether and under what conditions to accept the airplane."

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Qatar's luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say. It poses a "counterintelligence nightmare," a former CIA field operative said.