“President Trump has selected Shalom Baranes Associates to design the new White House Ballroom.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
The White House. Photo: Getty Images Source: CBS News with references to sources
Details: According to journalist sources, Shalom Baranes Associates, located in Washington, became the new architectural office.
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According to representatives of the White House, the new architect was invited at the stage when the project is entering a new phase and needs additional expertise.
The direct speech of White House spokesman Davis Ingle: “Shalom is an experienced architect, his work has shaped the architectural identity of our nation’s capital for decades, and his experience will be a great asset to the completion of this project.”
Details: The spokesman suggested the ballroom would be “the most significant addition to the White House since the Oval Office.”
Incumbent architect James McCrary will act as a consultant. The White House did not give reasons for the decision, but according to sources, he and Trump had disputes over the size of the ballroom and its architectural consistency with the main building of the White House.
Prehistory:
- In August 2025 The White House announced plans to build a new $200 million ballroomfulfilling the wishes of US President Donald Trump.
- On October 20, Trump announced the start of work in the east wing of the White House to implement his idea with the construction of a large ballroom there for ceremonial receptions. Later it turned out that the eastern wing demolished completely.
- Although about the idea announced a few months ago, it caused a great public outcry.
- US President Donald Trump assured that he does not plan to name the new ballroom of the White House with his namefor the construction of which the eastern wing of the complex was just demolished.
- According to the media, at the US Treasury, which offers the best view of this area, employees were told not to distribute photos of the dismantling.