“The words are cut off. The Ts, Ls, and Is are indistinguishable,” former investment banker and best-selling author John LeFevre
“They somehow managed to make the Obama presidential library even uglier,” conservative influencer Johnny Maga
The Obama Library is the ultimate monument to DEI.
— John LeFevre (@JohnLeFevre) February 18, 2026
The words are cut off. The Ts, Ls, and Is are indistinguishable.
Looks like a trash can.
Scheduled to open in 2021.
Still not done.
3x over budget.
Requirements: minority architect and contractors, stealing 20 acres of… pic.twitter.com/vYDfb4D77s
“I’m outside the Obama Center museum tower right now
Temple University Professor Jacob Shell also said that the E’s are also “indistinguishable from F’s,” and that “multiple words get disjointed — not just on one plane but two.” “Truly, one of the most headache-inducing reading experiences I’ve ever had,”
I's indistinguishable from L's and T's. E's indistinguishable from F's. Multiple words get disjointed–not just on one plane but two.
— Jacob Shell (@JacobAShell) February 17, 2026
Truly, one of the most headache-inducing reading experiences I've ever had. pic.twitter.com/hohr6Whusy
They somehow managed to make the Obama presidential library even uglier.
— johnny maga (@johnnymaga) February 17, 2026
My gosh. 😭 pic.twitter.com/lmZnyJ4FSs
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. “My gosh.” And of course, the bizarre design and nature of the building has spawned several memes online
Obama's new library.
— G (@stevensongs) February 18, 2026
Alexa, zoom in and enhance. pic.twitter.com/714wgJYEix
What the Obama library should look like pic.twitter.com/Q10oR7eqwt
— The American Girl (@TheAmericanGrl) February 17, 2026
“We have been trying to reach you about your car warranty,” the side of the building reads in one meme with phony text. “If you like your plan, keep your plan. If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor,” the inscription reads in another meme. Residents cited issues such as the center’s size, architectural style, and potential effects on local traffic and infrastructure. Some said they hoped the design would better reflect the vibrant character of the surrounding South Shore area and offer more open space and amenities for the community.
It is finally slated to open in June after years of delays
Officials said construction is ongoing and that further refinements to the project will continue as plans evolve. The building’s stark appearance has often been likened to the “Death Star” or described as a “concrete tomb.” However, an official from the Obama Foundation clarified in December that the design is intended to symbolize unity, rather than evoke the ominous presence of Darth Vader, the New York Post reports.
The 225-foot tower features only a handful of windows, a design choice that Patterson pointed out was intentional
“There are not a lot of windows on the building, but that’s intentional because sunlight is just not a friend to the artwork and the artifacts that are going inside of the building,” she said. Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation and a senior adviser during President Obama’s two terms, highlighted that he has played an active role in shaping the design of his library.
