Introduction to the White House: The White House is a white marble circular building, where every president of the United States after Washington has worked and lived. The oval-shaped Office of the President of the United States is located in the West Wing of the White House, and outside the south window is the famous "Rose Garden." The South Lawn south of the main building of the White House is the "Presidential Garden", where the President of the United States often holds ceremonies to welcome distinguished guests.